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Core member of highly collaborative and high-growth new-business team charged with helping to shape the agency’s overall communications strategy. Work closely and build trust with high-level executives, including chief executive officer, chief marketing officer and chief creative officer, to shape the editorial voice, synthesize multiple perspectives.

Greater Chicago Area

Created, program, produce, host and set overall vision for a live, virtual and televised talk show that Chicago magazine has called one of “40 Reasons to Love Chicago.” Lead a team of 10+ freelancers that includes producers, videographers, editors, audio engineers and more. Interview business leaders, A-list celebrity talent and newsmakers and other.

Wrote syndicated humor column for print and online, ultimately appearing in 50+ publications. Topics included politics, parenthood and why paper towels are better than electronic hand dryers (told from the perspective of a paper towel).

Edited and developed op-ed content, managed contractors and identified talent for one of the world’s largest digital and print syndication companies. Conducted research and provided editorial direction to high-profile contributors from across the political and business world, including Arianna Huffington and Ian Bremmer. Helped edit a weekly.

Interviewed and wrote pieces on everyone from (Little) Steven Van Zandt of the E Street Band to comedy legend Mel Brooks. Reviewed books and movies, including many movies with talking animals.