Experience and Education:
Summary: Veteran digital writer and editor with over 12 years of experience whose work has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, and Baltimore Sun.
Experience:
Politics Writer at Salon.com - 2018-Present
-Pitched, researched, and wrote breaking news and features in a fast-paced national newsroom.
-Investigated issues related to the economy, labor, social justice, and health care.
-Interviewed lawmakers, newsmakers and experts and communicated with press representatives.
-Promoted important pieces in national media appearances.
Managing Editor at Latest.com – 2014-2018
-Managed an 8-person fast-paced digital newsroom covering breaking news and lifestyle topics.
-Directed all news coverage while overseeing articles from pitch to research to publishing and editing.
-Oversaw all social media operations while growing the site's audience to more than 1 million views per month and Facebook reach to 2+ million.
-Worked with partners and advertisers on marketing and outreach campaigns.
Senior Editor at XNSports.com – 2012-2014
-Pitched, researched, and wrote breaking news articles and longer analysis pieces.
-Copy edited articles on a variety of topics from staff writers and freelancers with varying degree of experience.
-Oversaw and operated all social media feeds.
-Worked with senior editors, writers, and partners to expand coverage areas and spearheaded marketing and outreach campaigns.
Content and Community Manager at Lounge Lizard – 2011-2012
-Wrote, assigned, and edited large amounts of daily content for subsidiary lifestyle web publications.
Worked closely with CEO and Editor to develop brands' voice, tone, and content strategy.
-Spearheaded all PR and marketing projects.
-Operated brands' Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Editor at FantasyAlarm.com - 2009-2011
-Pitched, researched, and wrote daily news articles and weekly features.
-Collaborated with senior editors on large marketing, outreach and content projects.
-Operated the Fantasy Alarm Twitter feed.
-Contributed to the Fantasy Alarm Show on Sirius-XM Fantasy Sports Radio.
Staff Writer at COED Magazine - 2009-2010
-Pitched, researched, and wrote daily features geared toward a young male audience.
-Extensive formatting and editing work in Wordpress and Photoshop.
-Traveled to events to interview celebrities, athletes, and personalities.
Freelance Writer – 2008-2014
-Researched and wrote hundreds of articles on a variety of topics that appeared in outlets like The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, Baltimore Sun, Heavy.com, AOL News, Fantasy Pros, and Red Eye.
-Crafted messaging and marketing materials for small and mid-sized businesses.
Education:
B.A. Political Science – City University of New York at Brooklyn College
A.S. Journalism and Mass Media – City University of New York at Kingsborough College
Experience:
Politics Writer at Salon.com - 2018-Present
-Pitched, researched, and wrote breaking news and features in a fast-paced national newsroom.
-Investigated issues related to the economy, labor, social justice, and health care.
-Interviewed lawmakers, newsmakers and experts and communicated with press representatives.
-Promoted important pieces in national media appearances.
Managing Editor at Latest.com – 2014-2018
-Managed an 8-person fast-paced digital newsroom covering breaking news and lifestyle topics.
-Directed all news coverage while overseeing articles from pitch to research to publishing and editing.
-Oversaw all social media operations while growing the site's audience to more than 1 million views per month and Facebook reach to 2+ million.
-Worked with partners and advertisers on marketing and outreach campaigns.
Senior Editor at XNSports.com – 2012-2014
-Pitched, researched, and wrote breaking news articles and longer analysis pieces.
-Copy edited articles on a variety of topics from staff writers and freelancers with varying degree of experience.
-Oversaw and operated all social media feeds.
-Worked with senior editors, writers, and partners to expand coverage areas and spearheaded marketing and outreach campaigns.
Content and Community Manager at Lounge Lizard – 2011-2012
-Wrote, assigned, and edited large amounts of daily content for subsidiary lifestyle web publications.
Worked closely with CEO and Editor to develop brands' voice, tone, and content strategy.
-Spearheaded all PR and marketing projects.
-Operated brands' Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Editor at FantasyAlarm.com - 2009-2011
-Pitched, researched, and wrote daily news articles and weekly features.
-Collaborated with senior editors on large marketing, outreach and content projects.
-Operated the Fantasy Alarm Twitter feed.
-Contributed to the Fantasy Alarm Show on Sirius-XM Fantasy Sports Radio.
Staff Writer at COED Magazine - 2009-2010
-Pitched, researched, and wrote daily features geared toward a young male audience.
-Extensive formatting and editing work in Wordpress and Photoshop.
-Traveled to events to interview celebrities, athletes, and personalities.
Freelance Writer – 2008-2014
-Researched and wrote hundreds of articles on a variety of topics that appeared in outlets like The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, Baltimore Sun, Heavy.com, AOL News, Fantasy Pros, and Red Eye.
-Crafted messaging and marketing materials for small and mid-sized businesses.
Education:
B.A. Political Science – City University of New York at Brooklyn College
A.S. Journalism and Mass Media – City University of New York at Kingsborough College