CAREER SUMMARY

Editorial leader and SEO strategist with 10+ years in digital content creation. Skilled in developmental editing, content flow improvement, and branding. Highly organized, deadline-driven, and adept at collaborating with writers, stakeholders, and PR teams in fast-paced, startup-style environments.

EXPERIENCE

Den of Geek: TV Editor
2018 – Present

● Manage a team of writers, enforce deadlines, and develop content strategies to engage 11 million monthly readers for the most successful vertical at a leading pop culture site.
● Conduct keyword research, utilize web analytical tools, and establish SEO authority to deliver consistent first-page results.
● Perform developmental edits, rewriting and restructuring longform content to improve clarity, flow, and reader engagement.
● Write and edit more than 10,000 pieces, including DenofGeek.com articles, features in Den of Geek magazine, and press releases for Den of Geek Media.
● Ensure voice and tone consistency across entertainment, pop culture, and branded content, aligned with AP style and partner guidelines.
● Support on-site event coordination at SDCC and SXSW, working closely with publicists, talent teams, and media partners.
● Develop promotional content campaigns for a diverse array of clients including Netflix, Nickelodeon, eBay, and more.
● Co-hosted Marvel Standom, Den of Geek's first YouTube series.
● Contributed to the 2019 book TV Geek: The Den of Geek Guide for the Netflix Generation.

Chief Healthcare Executive: Contributor
2018

● Researched and wrote long-form content for healthcare audiences, translating policy and care delivery into human-centered narratives.
● Crafted clear, insightful narratives on complex healthcare topics for a business and policy-oriented readership.
● Interviewed subject matter experts, interpreted regulatory trends, and collaborated with editorial leadership to align tone with brand voice.

PR Newswire: Senior Content Specialist, 2012 – 2018

● Edited and optimized thousands of press releases for high-profile clients across healthcare, finance, retail, and tech industries.
● Consulted on media messaging, keyword integration, and SEO strategy for nationwide press distribution.
● Coordinated with product teams, multimedia staff, and account executives to meet editorial and distribution deadlines.
● Gained hands-on exposure to Cision platforms, media list strategy, and coverage reporting processes.
● Delivered onboarding support to B2B clients, including account setup, password recovery, and guided walkthroughs of platform tools and reporting dashboards.
● Served as a front-line contact in a high-volume environment, fielding daily client inquiries and resolving issues with speed, empathy, and consistency.

Uproxx: Contributor
2013 - 2014

● Covered college football and television for The Smoking Section.

Hypable: Staff Writer
2012 – 2015

● Wrote and edited daily posts, reviews, and essays about pop culture.
● Maximized search engine optimization.
● Maintained effective communication.

Billboard Magazine : Editorial Intern
2011
● Wrote stories for Billboard Magazine, Billboard.com, Billboard.biz.
● Contributed to internal newsletter.

RELEVANT SKILLS

Writing & Editing (Digital Media, Features, Lists) • Internal and External Communication • Press Releases • Newsletters • Content Management Systems (WordPress, Drupal, Basic HTML Proficiency) • Communication and Organizational Tools (Monday.com, Slack) • Customer Relationship Management (Salesforce, Oracle) • Social Media (Hootsuite, Bluesky) • Multimedia (Frame.io, YouTube, Canva, Podcasts) •Google & Microsoft Office Suites • Leadership & Project Management

EDUCATION

E.W Scripps School of Journalism
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio
B.S.J. in Magazine Journalism
Specialization and Minor in English

Backdrop Magazine : Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Web Editor
2008-2012
● Oversaw all aspects of production for the only independent and entirely student run magazine at Ohio University.
● Wrote nine features for the magazine and several more for the website.

Patton College of Education: Web Writer and Public Relations
2011 – 2012
● Wrote feature stories and blog posts for Ohio University’s college of education.
● Crafted and distributed press releases.

Southern Ohio Copperheads: Staff Writer and Social Media
2010
● Wrote game recaps for the Southern Ohio Copperheads, a summer amateur wooden- bat baseball team in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate Team.
● Managed the team’s social media accounts.

The Post: TV Critic
2010 – 2011
● Wrote weekly TV reviews and features.