Hilke Schellmann

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Assistant Professor of Journalism at New York University

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Hilke Schellmann is an Emmy-award winning investigative journalist, author, and Assistant Professor of Journalism at New York University. Her work focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and the future of work, investigating algorithmic accountability. She holds an M. S. from Columbia Universitys Graduate School of Journalism.

Her documentary "Outlawed in Pakistan" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won an Emmy Award.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Features Driven

Generally Skeptic

They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.  They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

AI in Hiring
Author of "The Algorithm, " a book investigating how AI is used to hire, monitor, and fire employees, exposing bias and flaws in these systems.
Algorithmic Accountability
Her core journalistic mission is holding AI systems accountable for their societal impact, particularly in high-stakes decisions like employment.
Future of Work
Reports extensively on how technology, specifically AI, is fundamentally changing workplace dynamics, surveillance, and career paths.

Media Appearances

Hilke has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2017
Assistant Professor of Journalism at New York University
8-2009
Reporter/Producer at H2H Films
5-2018 - 3-2020
Freelance Showrunner/Executive Producer and Reporter at The Wall Street Journal
11-2011 - 5-2017
Director of Video Journalism | Adjunct Professor at Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
8-2015 - 5-2016
Producer at VICE Media, LLC

Education

2008 - 2009
M.S. from Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
1999 - 2008
Magister (Combined B.A./M.A.) Degree from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
2003 - 2004
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences from New York University

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Insights For Selling To Hilke

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hilke is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hilke

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hilke move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Hilke take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Hilke

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