Style Editor | Livingetc.com
October 2023 - present
Story Editor | TheWeek.com
July 2022 - October 2023
Pitched and wrote 700-1,000-word explainers, opinion round-ups, profiles, behind-the-scene deep dives, and pro/con analyses to be filed daily and in line with The Week's conversational tone and style.
Trained, managed, and fielded pitches from multiple junior staff writers.
Edited and scheduled long-form articles and “Speed Reads” from junior and senior writers.
Managed the website's social media editor by approving post copy, design, and strategy across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Developed The Election Recap, a weekly newsletter summarizing the last seven days of election news for readers who fall behind on coverage.
Digested and collated reporting from a variety of sources, beyond mainstream publications like The New York Times and CNN.
Edited, sent, and wrote flagship newsletters as needed, including 10 Things You Need to Know Today and The Daily Gossip.
Pinch-hit for the deputy editor and/or the editorial assistant as needed.
Discussed and implemented house style changes with the editorial team.
Staff Writer | TheWeek.com
May 2021 - July 2022
Pitched and wrote up to eight 300-word "Speed Reads" daily, covering breaking news and undercovered stories across politics, business, tech, and culture sectors.
Quickly developed unique angles to add value for readers beyond basic aggregation.
Contributed original opinion content, such as reviews, round-ups, and think pieces pegged to the news cycle.
Virtual Assistant | Peach & Pearl Events
Sept. 2020 - May 2021
Handled administrative work for a wedding planner and venue in Destin, Florida.
Managed four email inboxes and responded to hundreds of customer inquiries regarding touring, planning, and venue pricing.
Designed bespoke social media graphics and content, including reels, for three company accounts.
Planned and curated a weekly social posting schedule to maximize engagement and generate search-generated leads.
Coordinator, Marketing & Distribution | FilmNation Entertainment
Sept. 2018 - Sept. 2020
Provided renowned filmmakers with tailored global box office analysis and top-tier international competitive schedule management.
Planned and executed the four yearly film markets (ex: Cannes) where the FilmNation sales team would conduct the bulk of its business.
Proofread, analyzed, and approved global film marketing materials from over 35 distributors.
Authored and designed external company communication using MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
Managed FilmNation’s social media accounts and web presence, resulting in over 500 new Instagram followers and a full company website redesign.
Skills
Long-Form News Writing; Breaking News Coverage; AP Style; Copy Editing ; Social Media Management; Newsletter Creation; Spanish (Proficient); Adobe Creative Suite; Canva; SEO; Fast Learner; Clear Communicator; Comedic Relief (self-proclaimed)
Education
Syracuse University | May 2018
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Martin J. Whitman School of Management
B.S. Television, Radio, Film / Marketing
Spanish Minor