Elise Portale
About Elise Portale
Elise Portale is the Associate Director of Social Media at Knopf Doubleday, Penguin Random House, based in New York. She has extensive experience in social media management, content marketing, and editorial roles across various companies.
Current Title and Role
Elise Portale is currently the Associate Director of Social Media at Knopf Doubleday, a division of Penguin Random House, located in New York, United States. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing social media strategies, campaigns, and engagement across various platforms to promote the imprint’s literary works.
Previous Experience at Architectural Digest
Before her current role, Elise worked as the Senior Social Media Manager at Architectural Digest from 2019 to 2022, based in the Greater New York City Area. During her three-year tenure, she was instrumental in managing the magazine’s social media presence, helping to increase audience engagement and brand visibility.
Early Career in Digital Content
Elise's career in digital content began with roles such as Content Marketing Manager at Engaged Media Inc. from 2013 to 2018, and Managing Editor of the Outdoors Group at Beckett Media from 2013 to 2014. She has also held positions at Chandelier Creative as a Social Media Copywriter and at L.A. Writers Lab as an Intern Copyeditor.
Educational Background
Elise studied at Chapman University from 2007 to 2011, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Additionally, she spent 11 months studying at Middlesex University in 2010, broadening her academic and cultural experiences.
Project Involvement and Contributions
Throughout her career, Elise has developed and photographed recipes for various publications such as 'Go Gluten Free,' 'Low Sugar Living,' 'The Pumpkin Spice Handbook,' and 'Yum Food & Fun for Kids.' She has also been involved in scouting for images, recipes, and contributors for special issues at Knopf Doubleday, alongside managing a production team to ensure smooth content flow and editorial impact.