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