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Shorty Awards present Shorty Stories with Viner & Snapchatter Sara Hopkins

By Shorty Awards

Date and time

Tuesday, September 8, 2015 · 7 - 8:30pm EDT

Location

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

126 Crosby Street New York, NY 10012

Description

From the creators of the Shorty Awards, join us for an evening of cocktails, social media and stories! Shorty Stories is a new monthly event series featuring an influencer or content creator who is making a career out of the internet.

On September 8th at 7pm, come hear the story of Viner and Snapchatter, Sara Hopkins, hear how she got started on the internet, and what she has learned along the way to viral success. You might even learn how to win a Shorty Award and join the ranks of Shorty winners like Jerry Seinfeld, Taylor Swift, Retta, and Ricky Gervais!

About Sara
Sara is an award winning North Carolina news reporter turned social media creator with more than 1 million followers.

She earned a job reporting at an ABC affiliate in coastal NC just days after graduating college. After working for a year as a one-man-band in hard news and being recognized by the Associated Press, she turned her on-air talents toward hosting.

Now, she remains in video production as the face of local branded segments all the while growing her digital presence. She's built a loyal audience serving not only as smart goofy entertainment but as a style and music inspiration to all her highly engaged followers. Through social media she has worked with brands like Microsoft, Verizon, Coca-Cola and many more. She loves music, scuba diving and her dog Chico.

Organized by

The Shorty Awards (also known as “The Shortys”) honors the most innovative work in digital and social media by brands, agencies and organizations.

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