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Emily Mucken

Associate Partner

Seattle, Washington, United States16 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition.
  • Expert in building scalable hiring systems.
  • Proven track record of exceeding hiring targets.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in recruitment strategies and employer branding.

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About

I help great companies hire better, and help great people get hired. 10+ years hiring for Netflix, Amazon, Reddit, Mars, and nonprofit. I know what works in a market shaped by evolving AI technology, and shifting supply/demand for talent. Companies: Get clarity on what’s slowing down your hiring and build systems that scale.People: Get a strategy that actually works, + honest, practical guidance.Find me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@EmilyIsHiring All postings are my own opinion and don't represent the opinions or statements of any current or past employer.

Experience

16 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
10 mos
Current Experience

Durante consulting

Strategy Advisor

Sep 2025Present · 9 mos · Seattle, WA · Remote

  • Partnering with companies to bridge the past and build what’s next.
  • Get clarity on what’s slowing down your hiring and build systems that scale.
  • I'll get "under the hood" to unblock and unlock your strategy to attract business and talent in the evolving age of AI.

Mixed messages advisory llc

Strategy Consultant

Aug 2025Present · 10 mos · Greater Seattle Area

  • Your trusted partner in navigating the mixed messages about navigating and growing your career effectively (especially in the age of AI in hiring!)
  • Get a strategy that actually works, + honest, practical guidance.
  • I've been in, around, and behind the many ways people get selected and hired at companies you know and love.
  • Here to help you cut through the noise, find clarity, and build a practical and effective strategy that moves you forward.
  • I’ve sat on every side of the hiring table: as a corporate recruiter, hiring manager, sourcing and marketing leader, interviewer, recruiting org designer, people leader, and candidate. I use my past success and experience to help you get where you'd like to go next!

Reddit, inc.

Senior Partner, Talent Acquisition & Program/Events Lead

Jul 2022Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Remote · Remote

  • Drove full-cycle technical hiring while building and leading high-impact talent programs, partnerships, and employer brand initiatives across global tech orgs.
  • Partnered closely with VPs, Directors, and the C-Suite on workforce planning and hiring strategy.
  • Built scalable engagement campaigns and external partnerships, launched and ran Reddit Tech’s events strategy, while consistently exceeding hiring targets.
  • Designed and led Reddit Tech’s first cross-functional talent engagement strategy, launching and managing 20+ external partnerships and events , and building internal alignment across internal communities, engineering, and product teams to boost hiring outcomes and employer brand visibility.
  • Launched hiring campaigns and scalable playbooks for critical pipelines (e.g., Machine Learning, Mobile), doubling team delivery capacity. Tested implemented AI-powered recruiting technology to drive efficiency
  • Maintained personal offer acceptance rate of >90% and exceeded hiring targets by 150–200% consistently for 3 years
  • Advised Core Engineering & Security leaders (VPs, Directors, CISO) on effective workforce planning, recruiting processes, and hiring readiness
  • Delivered companywide employer brand and LinkedIn trainings and workshops; author for Reddit’s external tech blog and judge for Reddit’s company-wide Hackathon

Netflix

Senior Researcher, Global Talent Acquisition

Oct 2021May 2022 · 7 mos · California, United States · Remote

  • Market research, data analysis and talent scouting/hiring for Netflix’s Global Creative Production and newly launched Netflix Games division. Focused on niche, non-technical roles (e.g., Senior Producers, i18n/Localization Leads, Marketing Strategists, Project Managers).
  • Supported the build-out of two emerging business units by delivering high-impact sourcing for creative and gaming teams
  • Built early-stage pipelines for gaming talent during market expansion, targeting niche and hard-to-hire roles
  • Conducted global talent mapping and industry research to inform hiring strategy and workforce planning
  • Elevated candidate experience and brand visibility through social storytelling and process improvements

Amazon

Sr. Technical Recruiter & Talent Engagement Strategist

Sep 2019Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

  • Led end-to-end technical hiring for Amazon Prime Video and later expanded scope to include Music, Gaming, and Photos. Established the org’s first centralized talent engagement & employer brand program, while exceeding hiring targets as an individual contributor, and mentoring peers to replicate this impact.
  • Surpassed hiring goals by ~200%+ per quarter for 2 consecutive years through data-informed strategies, operational rigor and by continuously gathering insights and feedback from the market and clients.
  • Designed, launched, and scaled a new sourcing function for Prime Video; operationalized success metrics and trained peers to replicate results
  • Created and led branded candidate engagement programs (“Virtual Coffee Chats,” “Lunch & Learn” series), doubling underrepresented pipelines
  • Developed team-wide employer brand campaigns, increasing qualified candidates entering interviews by 25%
  • Collaborated with tech leadership on process design, funnel metrics, and pipeline planning to support rapid org expansion

Mars

Team Lead: Talent Sourcing & Employer Brand, Veterinary Division

Dec 2017Aug 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos · Portland, Oregon Area · On-site

  • Hired to build Mars Veterinary’s new talent sourcing and branding function within an international enterprise.
  • Created national brand campaigns in partnership with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Established Mars Veterinary as an employer of choice within a highly competitive market
  • Developed and led a high-performing sourcing and events team, driving a 440% YoY increase in engagement with talent, and achieved 25% over hiring targets in year 1
  • Managed full sourcing strategy, external agency partnerships, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Established a new collaboration between the early career, events, and senior TA teams - improving hiring efficiency, reducing spend, and accelerating time-to-fill for niche roles

Peacehealth

3 roles

Talent Attraction Lead

Promoted

Mar 2015Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Founded and scaled PeaceHealth’s first centralized employer branding and sourcing function from scratch
  • Managed $1.5M recruitment advertising budget, vendor strategy, and external events
  • Improved candidate experience, and reduced time-to-fill critical roles by 30%; built scalable sourcing infrastructure and tools

Talent Sourcing Specialist (Sourcing Recruiter)

Promoted

Apr 2012Mar 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Conducted passive candidate outreach and engagement strategies for hard-to-fill clinical, executive, and corporate roles
  • Led sourcing tech implementation and trained TA/physician recruitment teams
  • Improved quality-of-hire metrics and filled hard-to-hire roles in underserved markets

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Aug 2009Mar 2012 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Supported all HR operations, gaining foundational experience in operations, recruitment and HR systems

Education

Eastern Washington University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) — English Literature and Pre-MBA

Spokane Falls Community College

Associate of Arts (AA) — General Studies

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