Edelman

Vice President + Editorial Director (Chicago, March 2016 — Present)

Collaborate with leading brands and organizations to uncover and articulate their most compelling narratives. Partner with clients to craft and refine comprehensive content and editorial strategies aligned with their goals and audiences. Develop high-impact written materials across a range of formats, including executive speeches, video scripts, thought leadership articles, op-eds, social media content, brand narratives, key messaging frameworks and more.

Crain’s Business Insurance

Assistant Managing Editor (Chicago, July 2012 — March 2016)

Oversaw daily editorial operations and helped shape long-term content strategy for BusinessInsurance.com, implementing SEO best practices and leveraging social media to drive traffic and engagement. Wrote, edited and published articles, photo galleries and videos using Saxotech CMS. Produced and anchored online video content, including scripting, on-camera interviews and post-production support. Managed the video team and maintained all social media channels, email newsletters and daily news alerts.

Jo Chicago

Account Manager (Chicago, December 2011 — June 2012)

Led social media strategy and execution for clients at a boutique PR and marketing agency. Managed both client and in-house social accounts, provided social media training and created content including blog posts, website copy, press releases and media alerts. Pitched stories to national and regional outlets, coordinated interviews, tracked media coverage and produced press reports. Oversaw photo shoots from scheduling to on-site supervision.

Playboy + Playboy.com

Editor (Chicago, March 2009 — September 2011)

Contributed to all sections of the print magazine and digital platforms. Wrote original features, conducted interviews and collaborated with art and production teams on visual storytelling. Commissioned and edited freelance work, managed departmental interns and played a key role in shaping editorial content across channels.

Chicago Home + Garden Magazine

Editorial Assistant (Chicago, Jan. 2009 — March 2009)

Responsible for fact-checking all editorial content in the magazine. Assisted with photo research. Assisted with headline + caption writing. Helped to generate story ideas. Contributed editorial content to the magazine + its website.

Connection Newspapers

Reporter + Staff Writer (McLean, VA, October 2005 — January 2008 + June 1999 — January 2001)

Planned and produced weekly editorial content, including special sections. Assigned and edited work from interns and freelancers. Reported and wrote 6–10 news and feature stories weekly, covering local events and government meetings. Conducted interviews, maintained community and official relations and contributed original photography and graphics.

Won 12 Virginia Press Association Awards, including:

  • 1st Place for General News Writing (1999, 2006, 2007)

  • 1st Place for Business + Financial Writing (2007)

  • 1st Place for General Makeup (2006, 2007)

  • 1st Place for Local Election Coverage (1999)

Sony Music | RCA Records

Tour Publicist + Publicity Coordinator (New York City, Oct. 2004 — Oct. 2005)

Managed national tour press for artists including Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Dave Matthews Band and Kings of Leon. Secured media coverage through targeted pitching, coordinated interviews and tracked press results. Wrote and distributed national and regional press releases. Oversaw departmental budgets and maintained financial reporting.

Freelance Writer

Various Publications (New York City, Washington D.C. + Chicago, Oct. 2000 — March 2016)

Worked as intern for Rolling Stone + assisted editors with research, transcription of interviews + fact-checking (2002). Worked as contributing writer for various publications including: Mixer magazine, Musictoday.com, Gotham Grooves, Monkeystyle Records, Ink Blot magazine (1999-2002), DVM magazine, TheSmokingJacket.com, LivingSocial Instant, Chicago Magazine (2009-2011), URB.com, TalentBin.com (2012-2016).

Skills

Writing, Editing, Copywriting, Speechwriting, Script Writing, Social Media Copy, Content Development, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Editorial Strategy, Content Management, Branding, Interviewing, Thought Leadership, Branding, Integrated Marketing