Conceive and serve as lead editor on brand campaigns that include: Biogen, Dexcom, Google, GSK, Porsche, Puerto Rico, Sanofi, South African Tourism, Starz and many more. Meaningfully engage with clients on the editorial direction of campaigns. Write copy and scripts for web, print, audio and and video for organic and sponsored content. Conduct interviews with experts across a variety of disciplines, including pharmaceuticals, technology, financial services, manufacturing, tourism and entertainment. Build and maintain a roster of freelance writers, editors and other creatives. Collaborate with strategists, creative directors, designers and others to develop high-quality pre- and post-sale presentations.

COPY CHIEFConceived and executed a plan to build T Brand’s first copy desk system. Oversaw copy editor schedules to ensure coverage and completion of assignments within 24 hours of receipt.

COPY EDITOR Edited and signed off on final drafts for published articles. Wrote headlines and display type for print, audio, video and online content. Worked closely with strategists, designers and project managers on accuracy of client presentations. Performed line and copy edits on copy, earning studio credibility and paving the way for promotion.

STAFF EDITOR — FEBRUARY 2014 - SEPTEMBER 2017Copy edited A1, breaking news and Foreign-National news for The New York Times. Edited Science Times and other special weekly sections. Copy edited feature articles for the Style, Real Estate, Travel, Wedding and Food sections of The New York Times. Wrote headlines and other display type. Demonstrated solid news judgment daily and edited to Times style.

Planned and executed nation and world coverage for Gannett’s Midwest stable of 20-plus award-winning newspapers. Oversaw publication of national, international, political, health, business and science news. Worked closely with page designers to ensure cohesive coverage and design. Performed copy-editing duties, including headline writing, writing display copy and some line editing. Made story play judgments. Adhered to page deadlines.

Researched, wrote and edited articles, press releases, newsletters, fact sheets and Q&As for clients such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Group, LA Inc., DiscoverLosAngeles.com and the American Forest Foundation.

Managed the production of the A section for the Sunday and Monday editions at a Pulitzer Prize-winning metropolitan daily. Oversaw publication of national, international, political, and health and science news. Supervised a three-person wire-editing team. Decided story-space allocation; made story-play judgments; and set page deadlines. Worked closely with page designers, copy editors and team leaders to ensure cohesive section coverage and design. Coordinated national and international content for ocregister.com.

Planned and executed the National print and online sections of The Orange County Register. Edited stories, wrote headlines and layed out pages for print and web editions. Selected top news stories from AP, Reuters, McClatchy, Bloomberg and The New York Times wire services.

Edited stories, wrote headlines and designed pages for the Glendale News Press and several weekly community newspapers.