John’s a self-motivated Managing Editor with 20+ years of success writing, editing, and publishing unique, informative content to enhance connections with audiences across multiple mediums. Working for publishing industry leaders such as Reviewed, part of the USA TODAY Network, IGN, and Wirecutter, he is known for building engaging, vibrant editorial spaces within the arts, tech, and media landscapes. Furthermore, he owns a collaborative spirit and strives to reconcile differing creative points of view to enable consistent brand content. John is incredibly passionate about serving and educating readers. With a strong focus on continuous improvements, he is skilled at optimizing platforms through evaluation of audience behavior, analytics, and trends. He is also a motivational, supportive leader with experience building and guiding high-performing teams in executing innovative content and concepts.Additionally, John possesses exceptional academic qualifications, including a Master of Music in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California.A few recent accomplishments: 📌 Utilized exceptional leadership abilities to oversee and unite a diverse team of staff editors/writers and freelance writers in delivering cohesive, meaningful coverage of innovative tech products.📌 Demonstrated track record driving a boost in engagement by designing and directing a tech editorial content strategy based on traffic and trend analytics to best serve and support readers.📌 Managed a detailed editorial calendar for all tech content, including reviews, consumer-educational pieces, and features to maximize coverage.Specialties, Expertise, & Attributes:Team Building/Leadership, Platform Management, Content Curation, Audience Behavior, Analytics/Trends, Quality Assurance, Digital Content Strategy, Campaign Planning, Project Management, Music Genres, Engagement Metrics, Idea Generation, Concept Creation, Digital Technology, Programming, Standards/Best PracticesYou can reach John at johntmhiggins@gmail.com.