Portfolio

I have worked as an editor, online and in print, for well over a decade and have over 25 years of experience as a published writer. As a journalist, I have written for print magazines and online publications about film, art, fashion and design, literature, social media ethics, and eco-conscious beauty. My work as a developmental editor includes memoirs, biographies, health and wellness titles, film history, and books for children. I also collaborate with private clients to refine their voices online, onstage, and in print. For a selection of published writing, see portfolio HERE.

Experience

Developmental Editor - Freelance
Jan 2011 to Present

• From memoirs to film criticism, TED talks to website copy, I work with private clients and businesses to strengthen their voices and messaging online, in print, and for the stage.

Writer - Freelance
1999 to Present

• Published online and in print for over twenty years in books, magazines, and websites. For a selection of published pieces, see portfolio HERE.

• Wrote weekly arts column for AOL Digital City-Los Angeles.

• Created If Emily Posted, a guide to social media ethics, one of the very few regular columns published by BlogHer.com (now SheKnows Media).

• Longtime film journalist at CinemaEditor magazine.

• Worked with prestigious American Cinema Editor (ACE) organization from 2005-2010 interviewing filmmakers to prepare award presentation materials for the annual ACE Eddie Awards and Lifetime Achievement honorees.

• Published in 2012 anthology, Voices of the Year, highlighting the best writing across the blogosphere.

Creative Director - SASKIA
Brooklyn, NY
Apr 2020 to May 2024

• Oversaw marketing, graphic design, social media, public relations, and creative strategy for boutique jewelry design studio.

• Helped a predominantly brick and mortar small business survive and thrive through the pandemic by building robust e-commerce presence and a DIY line.

• Integrated the e-commerce and in-person client experience.

• Created cohesive branding across brick and mortar and online storefronts.

• Conceptualized and created marketing campaigns for weekly newsletters with over 15K active subscribers.

• Company surpassed sales goals in both 2021 and 2022 amidst the pandemic.

Financial Market Research Editor - Informa Financial Intelligence
Los Angeles, CA
May 2015 to Feb 2021

• Wrote and edited financial market research documents and reports for international roster of financial institutions.

• Created presentations for Fortune 500 clients.

• Worked in a full-time freelance capacity until 2019 and then came in on request on special projects through 2021.

Developmental Editor - Callisto Media
San Francisco, CA
Nov 2019 to Sep 2020

• Edited biographies, health and wellness titles, cookbooks, and books for children for the Callisto imprint Rockridge Press.

• Delivered comprehensive reviews of manuscripts to authors and publisher.

• Worked with authors and managing editors on complex projects with very short timelines to deliver manuscripts ready for publication.

Social Media Consulting - Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
Feb 2012 to Dec 2016

• Monthly BlogHer.com column about social media ethics and netiquette, If Emily Posted, led to work as a consultant for clients seeking to create best practices across their social media channels.

• Taught IP 101 and best practices to bloggers and brands.

• Performed social media audits and created style guides that aligned brands’ missions and goals with their social platforms.

Managing Editor  - CinemaEditor magazine
Los Angeles, CA
Jan 2010 to Nov 2010

• Collaborated with roster of contributing writers and managed editorial staff to create compelling storytelling and reporting about Hollywood film and television post production.

• Coordinated distribution and collaborated with marketing and publicity.

• Designed updated style guide to align with current industry practices.

Public Relations and Research - Private Client (Author)
Beverly Hills, CA
Jun 2007 to Oct 2009

• Created publicity materials, maintained correspondence, and conducted research for bestselling author both before and after the publication of several books.

Volunteer Experience

Skills

References

References available upon request