Eric Mutrie Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

So far in 2024, I have:• Contributed to planning Azure’s inaugural Human/Nature conference on climate change and design by coordinating programming, managing speakers, overseeing installations and moderating onstage panels• Reported on the cult following behind Othership’s fleet of sauna and ice bath–equipped spas• Profiled Castor Design’s work envisioning homewares for product lines by Seth Rogen and Matty Matheson• Written a 12-page editorial package covering Milan Design Week trends, installations and personalities• Interviewed Jay Osgerby, Faye Toogood, Lee Broom and Little Wing Lee about new collection launches• Hosted an onstage Q&A with Polish designer Oskar Zieta for an IDS Toronto keynote• Along with the rest of Azure's editorial team, received a National Magazine Award (B2B edition) for Best Editorial Package2023 accomplishments:• Received a Silver National Magazine Award (B2B edition) for my profile of Kyiv's Balbek Bureau• Covered key industry trade shows and design fairs on the ground in Milan, NYC, Bologna, and Miami• Toured and reported on new additions to NYC’s Museum of Natural History and Buffalo’s AKG Art Museum• Hosted panel discussions at events for IDS Toronto, the ADFF, Interface and Founded by Garcia• Orchestrated a photo essay about post-COVID office culture• Expanded the magazine's roster of writers to include new contributors in Madrid, L.A., and London• Updated the front-of-book department with fresh story formats (timelines, roundtables, etc.)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

(The duties below also carry over to my new position as Senior Editor)• Pitch, research, and write stories for all sections of the magazine and website• Lead the magazine's front-of-book section by assigning stories, editing copy, and guiding layouts• Assist in production by overseeing front-of-book fact-checking, copy-editing, and proofing• Write display copy (heds, deks) and TOC pages that reflect the magazine's voice• Work with advertisers to prepare sponsored content• Represent the magazine at local events and international furniture fairs, including Milan Design Week

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

(* Part-time on evenings/weekends)• Contribute stories to publications including the Toronto Star, The Kit, Cottage Life, and Sotheby's Insight • Produce custom content/copywriting for automotive, liquor, tech, and fashion brands• Write speeches (including a 2019 commencement address) for an elected official

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Wrote and designed proposals for healthcare and academic architecture projects• Monitored bid websites to evaluate possible pursuits and identify strategic opportunities• Satisfied RFP requirements by detailing firm experience, qualifications, and methodology• Crafted persuasive narratives outlining why aTRR was the best fit for potential projects• Sourced insights from firm principals, managing busy schedules to meet proposal deadlines• Assembled project teams by requesting and evaluating fees from various sub-consultants• Redesigned aTRR's InDesign templates to improve visual impact and organization of ideas• Proposals won numerous projects and advanced the firm to interviews for many more• Also prepared text and layouts for feasibility studies, master plans, and marketing materials

Toronto, Canada Area

(Employment impacted by COVID-19)• Worked with the editor-in-chief and art team to develop the content plan for each issue• Led issues through production, overseeing deadlines, budgets, copy editing, and proofing• Pitched, researched, and wrote stories about food, design, travel, tech, culture, and fashion• Assigned features to freelancers, monitored progress, and refined drafts with clear notes• Wrote display copy (heds, deks) and TOC pages that reflected the magazine's voice• Planned photo shoots by developing concepts, scouting locations, and sourcing product• Liaised with the sales team and brand PR to balance advertiser and audience needs• Worked with car, fashion, and grooming partners to produce custom content campaigns• Represented the publication at industry events and on press trips* Also: Acting Online Editor, November 2019 - February 2020• Planned, wrote, and published daily blog posts through the CMS• Harnessed insights from SEO and analytics tools to boost engagement metrics• Produced a weekly newsletter

Toronto

• Assisted with assigning and editing feature stories on Toronto creatives and homes• Planned photo shoots by developing concepts, scouting locations, and sourcing product• Introduced speakers and conducted Q&As at events including the Interior Design Show

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Wrote copy and oversaw production for the magazine's shopping and events sections• Managed the publication's website, ran social accounts, and produced a weekly newsletter

Toronto

• Wrote and packaged proposals, project sheets, and award submissions• Developed presentations and white papers promoting the firm's thought leadership• Prepared internal and external firm communications

Toronto

• Edited the network's broadcast footage into video clips posted to the website• Shared stories on social accounts, and produced a daily newsletter

Montreal

• Handled communications and scheduling for the branding agency's two executives• Prepared proposals pursuing new business opportunities• Wrote print and digital campaign copy for the firm's clients

Montreal

• Wrote blog posts reviewing local architecture exhibitions and profiling Canadian artists• Assisted with fact-checking and copy editing the magazine's Winter 2011 issue

Toronto

• Wrote a recurring web column about the history of Toronto's streets• Summarized relevant city news in daily "Headlines" blog posts

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Architectural Design, Human Geography

Activities and Societies: Features Editor at the Strand, a bi-weekly student newspaper• Graduated with High Distinction • Recipient.

Bachelor Of Journalism - Bj

• Wrote, recorded, and edited news segments for radio (CKDU) and TV (Eastlink channel 10) • Developed a lifestyle magazine concept.