Education
University of Pennsylvania
MCP, City Planning 1991-01-01 - 1993-01-01The George Washington University
BA, Economics 1986-09-01 - 1990-06-01Work Experience
Signal Group DC
Current
Signal Group DC
C5 Accelerate
2020-05-01 - 2022-11-01
C5 Accelerate
Internews Network
2017-12-01 - 2022-06-01
Internews Network
American Foreign Policy Council
2016-07-01 - 2020-01-01
American Foreign Policy Council
Byline Me
2016-05-01 - 2019-12-01
Byline Me
Bloomberg CityLab
2016-09-01 - 2019-02-01
Bloomberg CityLab
The Atlantic
2016-06-01 - 2019-02-01
The Atlantic
The New York Times
2015-11-01 - 2016-08-01
The New York Times
Broadcasting Board of Governors
2011-06-01 - 2015-11-01
Broadcasting Board of Governors
Awesome Foundation Washington DC
2011-10-01 - 2014-09-01
Awesome Foundation Washington DC
Skills
Summary
Robert Bole is the Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Signal Group, and is on the executive leadership team, a public affairs firm based in Washington DC. Across his career he has been a senior executive and adviser to world class media organizations, including leading international growth at The Atlantic, The New York Times and as part of the senior executive service in the Obama Administration at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, a federal agency that oversees five regional media networks. Demonstrated leadership in media that leverages the potential of technology, but also the power of broadcast. Outcome-oriented with demonstrated success in planning, developing and executing media strategy in customer-facing operations at large, diverse organizations. Expertise in innovative online, social and mobile media strategies that captures new and diverse audiences. Adept at crisis management, trouble-shooting, problem-solving and negotiation. Policy thinker with in-depth knowledge across multiple technology segments. Proven track record of increasing consumer usage and market share, reducing expenses and implementing technology to increase productivity and accomplish core corporate mission goals.