/about-us About Us en-US Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:45:31 GMT /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/tarik-josaitis Having joined in 2021 in search of a more dynamic, collaborative environment, Tarik Josaitis has found his fit at Brightspot. Today, as Director of Customer Engagements, he’s all about keeping projects on track, building strong customer connections and delivering the best possible outcomes for some of our biggest customers. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:45:31 GMT /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/tarik-josaitis /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/becky-allen A Principal Product Manager at Brightspot, Becky shares with Rose about what it's like working on customer projects with complex workflows, content requirements and integrations, plus how being an excellent listener and an open and transparent communicator are the hallmarks of a great product manager. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:41:20 GMT /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/becky-allen /about-us/news/washington-post-2024-top-workplace-award The annual award is determined solely by employee feedback gathered in an anonymous survey by an outside market research firm. Brightspot stands out for its commitment to a supportive work environment, professional growth and community involvement. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:52:48 GMT /about-us/news/washington-post-2024-top-workplace-award /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/duncan-macbride Since joining in January 2022, Duncan MacBride has experienced various roles within the company’s sales group that now see him leading Brightspot’s team of business development representatives. Duncan manages the team to nurture inbound and outbound sales opportunities, helping to clarify how Brightspot CMS fits each company’s unique needs and ultimately drive new business. Outside of work, he enjoys Charleston’s walkable neighborhoods, excellent food, outdoor activities like golf and tennis, live music, and time on the beach. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:33:18 GMT /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/duncan-macbride /about-us/news/brightspot-and-semji-seo-integration-partnership This collaboration integrates AI-powered SEO intelligence into CMS workflows to increase content quality, speed and performance Tue, 07 May 2024 15:35:02 GMT /about-us/news/brightspot-and-semji-seo-integration-partnership /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/julia-heflin Reuniting at Brightspot with several former colleagues, Julia Heflin's role as Controller involves daily, weekly and monthly financial tasks, auditing and forward-looking forecasting to help the business thrive and grow. Outside her day-to-day accounting and finance duties, Julia is a passionate equestrian and is deeply involved with Brightspot mission activities including volunteering at Holistic Horsemanship Services and during Special Olympics' events. Thu, 02 May 2024 14:41:29 GMT /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/julia-heflin /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/ninad-khalate Ninad Khalate reflects on his seven-year tenure as a software engineer at Brightspot, from making the connection as a passionate Java developer during a career fair to deploying innovative features and solutions for Brightspot CMS customers. Outside of work, Ninad's passion for sports—and especially soccer—places Barcelona at the top of his travel list. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:03:46 GMT /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/ninad-khalate /about-us/mission-and-culture/2023-mission-year-in-review Over 12 months and 30 projects, Brightspot facilitated more than 500 opportunities for its employees to give back, resulting in over 2,000 volunteer hours in 2023. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:39:24 GMT /about-us/mission-and-culture/2023-mission-year-in-review /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/gaston-filardi Gaston Filardi shares insights on his journey from being a Brightspot client in Argentina to a product-management lead at our Virginia HQ. Read on to learn about the exciting projects he's leading for various customers across the media sector, as well as across countries and continents (plus, get his take on the big debate: greatest of all time, Maradona or Messi?). Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:32:38 GMT /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/gaston-filardi /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/chris-hutson Rose sits down for a chat with Chris Hutson, a Senior Product Manager with Brightspot. A man used to wearing many hats to get myriad customer implementations over the line, Chris has led the successful delivery of projects including for NBC Sports, the PGA Championship and Drive, Chip & Putt. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:45:02 GMT /about-us/people/on-the-record-with-rose/chris-hutson