Michael Rothschild

Journalist and author covering conspiracy theories, fringe beliefs, scams, frauds, antisemitism, and extremism. Have written three books, including "The Storm is Upon Us: How QAnon Became a Movement, Cult, and Conspiracy Theory of Everything," with my third book "Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories" coming in September, along with hundreds of articles. Testified to Congress on election fraud conspiracy theories, gave written testimony to January 6th Committee, Keynoted ADL's Conference on the "Protocols of the Elders of Zion," and spoken at numerous conferences and colleges. Have given hundreds of interviews in print, on film, and in podcasts. Highlights include the New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, the BBC, CNN, MSNBC, the New Yorker, Politico; the podcasts QAnon Anonymous, Knowledge Fight, The Lincoln Project Podcast, Duncan Trussell Family Hour, and many others. Expert witness in high-profile legal cases involving the 2020 election, QAnon, and conspiracy theories.

Responsible for writing 10-12 stories of varied length every week, working from both assignments and pitches. Wrote trending and evergreen stories based on social issues relevant to company brand, including politics, health, racial issues, personal finance, education, and identity. - Wrote over 250 pieces with nearly 10 million views total. - Interviewed notable names in politics, science, and law - Wrote numerous pieces explaining complex issues in current events and politics, particularly the 2016 election and the Russia investigation. - Quickly turned around pieces based on trending topics in news and social media. - Wrote longer evergreen pieces based on extensive interviewing and research. - Frequent guest on company podcast “Got Your Attention.” - Developed and performed on Instagram live show “Mike Reads the Comments,” responding to Facebook comments and taking reader questions.

On-staff writer for media startup specializing in crowd-ranked lists. Pitched, researched, wrote, and edited lists and slide shows with between 10 to 30 entries. Created and developed niche of material encompassing conspiracy theories, history, the military, politics, pseudoscience, current events, science, and scams. Position was created as first full-time writer at company. - Published over 350 pieces, with collective view total over 55 million. - Wrote multiple pieces with over one million views, and several dozen over 100,000. - Proofread and edited previously written lists and freelancer material, improving current content, while researching and adding new material. - Quickly turned around timely lists based on current events. - Used Google Keyword Planner along with proprietary software to research potential SEO keywords, title tags, and key phrases. - Correctly sourced and credited photos using company guidelines. - On staff while site’s Quantcast score jumped into top 50.

Researched, wrote and edited communications to current and prospective donors, including letters, reports and proposals. Interviewed senior research staff regarding current and future projects. Helped develop revamped processes for correspondence routing and review. - Drafted customized letters announcing the naming of new Endowed Professorships to be sent to key major donors, family members, and Trustees. - Researched and wrote reports sent to high-level donor families on a range of subjects.

Played key role on five-person team responsible for writing and editing all donor proposals, reports and letters. Supervised high-pressure and exacting program of writing thank you letters to major donors ($5,000+). Responsible for researching, writing and sending complicated scientific reports on numerous subjects. Handled compiling, editing and proofreading donor list for City of Hope Annual Report, representing over 1,500 high-level donor names. - Wrote and edited material for major donors, industry groups and local chapters around the country as part of $1 billion Power of Hope Campaign. - Managed correspondence program involving writing thank you letters from President and CEO to major donors. - Served as singular “voice” for City of Hope President and CEO, and had all high-level correspondence personally approved and signed by President. - Edited and proofread additional correspondence, including letters of condolence or congratulations and introductions for new donors. - Wrote template letters directly approved by President. - Managed Coordinator’s role in thank you letter process. - Served as project manager for donor reporting program, including proofreading and editing all donor reports and assembling complex mailing lists. - Wrote newsletter articles featured in various City of Hope newsletters, brochures and websites. Created content for Gift Planning website.

-Wrote thank you letters to major donors and prospective donors -Edited and printed photos of donor recognition -Proofed and assembled proposals to major donor -Only staff member to find spelling mistake on the cover of publication to be sent to 2,500 major donors