Chris Welch Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

• Published in-depth, definitive reviews of top consumer electronics products from Apple, Bose, Google, LG, Samsung, Sony, and more.• Established myself as a trusted voice for beats including personal audio products, home theater, and streaming hardware.• Produced buying guides that boosted Vox Media’s commerce performance and income.• Ranked among the most successful Verge reviewers with millions of pageviews and thriving engagement.• Maintained a regular cadence of news articles, exclusive stories, and reports on tech industry trends in addition to reviews.• Facilitated strong working relationships with the largest brands in consumer technology. o Handled confidential, high-profile product embargoes with meticulous attention to detail. o Attended sensitive briefings days and often weeks before new devices or services were publicized to consumers while maintaining total secrecy.• Scripted and hosted video reviews that have been viewed millions of times across YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, etc.• Collaborated with other editors to guide The Verge’s approach to reviews and product scoring.• Mastered the ability to teach consumers about the essence of products and software with clear-cut writing.

• Captured thousands of eye-catching images to accompany The Verge’s news articles over more than a decade.• Raised The Verge’s bar for review photography with magazine-grade images that showcase products at the highest level.• Ensured product models featured in product shots were diverse with a wide range of backgrounds.• Switched up photo environments and image styles to make each review feel visually distinct and appealing.• Photographed hundreds of live events, conferences, product launches, and more.• Broad experience with shooting both stills and video on both DSLR and mirrorless camera systems.

• Led The Verge’s fast-paced newsroom and kept it running with efficiency and consistent output throughout the week.• Oversaw a staff of dozens of staff writers, assigning stories and monitoring publishing progress during east coast hours.• Edited written work for accuracy and to match The Verge’s sharp, easy-to-grasp voice.• Guided and supported writers in finding the important angles and heart of a story while avoiding jargon and irrelevant details.• Launched The Verge’s How To section, which helps readers make the most of their tech and software with helpful explainers.• Frequently covered weekend and evening shifts to ensure no gaps in important news coverage.• Helped increase The Verge’s overall traffic and growth year to year.• Routinely prevented factual errors from both senior and junior editors from reaching the website and our readers.

• Published the most written news articles of all Verge editorial staff to date.• Recognized as a trusted, capable writer who can deliver captivating copy under pressure.• Routinely beat major media publications and other competitors when publishing breaking news.• Developed sources and built lasting respect throughout the industry with quality work.• Traveled extensively to cover industry events like CES, Mobile World Congress, IFA Berlin, and more.• Delivered major scoops and exclusives on a wide range of subjects, from product reveals to major security vulnerabilities.• Gained valuable insight on product marketing and communications between tech companies and press.

Washington, Dc, Us