* Writing articles and news updates for an audience of 160+ million users* Editing and creating content for ChessKid, the scholastic extension of Chess.com* Regularly playing chess during working hours (the one place where this is a good thing)

* Overseeing and leading content management & strategy across the company* Interviewing international experts, from Viking historians to Shrek (a career highlight)* Producing and reviewing blog posts, news articles, presentations, web pages, and more* Leading initiatives to improve scalability and efficiency while maintaining content quality* Increasing conversion, SEO traffic, and user engagement through persuasive and effective written content

* Writing and editing original, engaging content for Tiqets* Creating and maintaining a distinct in-house style guide and tone of voice* Managing a close-knit team of professional writers and editors* Contributing to Tiqets' content strategy across our social, B2C, and B2B channels* Producing quality SEO-friendly content aimed at making culture more accessible

* Wrote English-language content for a number of Japanese websites and publications* Traveled across four different prefectures, reporting on local attractions and landmarks* Shared and promoted Japanese culture with an audience of 500k+ readers* Received high engagement rates and developed public awareness of the region* Increased visitor numbers and SEO interest for areas looking to attract international tourists

* Led a team responsible for creating written summaries for corporate and government clients* Wrote and edited 100+ daily summaries* Managed strict deadlines (minutes, rather than hours) to ensure timely and consistent delivery* Maintained internal style guidelines and accuracy across the team* Gained early leadership experience and soft skills