Resume

Executive Editor

HGTV Magazine

May 2022 - Present

Lead the print and digital editorial team in day-to-day and big-picture ventures • Oversee the magazine’s digital strategy including e-commerce and social • Grew newsletter engagement 40% YoY • Represent the brand on TV and in interviews  • Run brainstorms and pitch meetings • Create the editorial calendar • Collaborate with the marketing team to respond to RFPs and develop native and custom content • Recruit and mentor new talent • Assign and edit cross-platform content on design, home improvement, DIY, gardening and real estate

Adjunct Professor
New York University

November 2021 - Present

Teach “Introduction to Media,” covering print and digital magazine brand identity, revenue streams, and more to graduate students in the School of Professional Studies

Freelance Editorial and Copy Writer

Various websites and print publications

January 2010 - Present

Create editorial content about health, wellness, food, travel, home design, DIY, and other lifestyle topics for Real Simple, Airbnb Magazine, Apartment Therapy, XO Group, and Country Living and custom content for various publishers and private businesses

Deputy Editor
Food Network Magazine and The Pioneer Woman Magazine/ThePioneerWoman.com

January 2016 - May 2022

Managed features department • Co-led print and digital team integration for ThePioneerWoman.com, one of Hearst’s top lifestyle sites 
• Used SEO and keyword research to produce cross-platform content including original video • Mentored junior editors • Created issue lineups • Developed native content for advertising partners • Produced photo shoots • Served as the primary liaison for Food Network talent

Senior Editor

HGTV Magazine

February 2012 - January 2016

Wrote, assigned, and edited features and front-of-book stories on design, home improvement, entertaining, and travel • Wrote all DIY/craft content and instructions • Conceptualized and pitched packages • Managed interns and freelancers • Wrote and produced digital content for HGTV.com

Staff Editor

This Old House Magazine

February 2010 - February 2012

Produced, edited, assigned, and wrote features • Oversaw the front-of book section, which included leading pitch meetings • Produced and wrote a monthly decorating column • Wrote digital content for ThisOldHouse.com

Senior Associate Editor

Country Living

February 2006 - February 2010

Promoted three times in four years • Produced and edited the “Idea Notebook” section (eight to 12 pages), covering health, DIY, food, decorating, entertaining and gardening • Developed and commissioned all craft content • Wrote FOB, wellness, and travel features • Wrote digital content and worked closely with digital editor

S.I. Newhouse School
of Communications,
Syracuse University 

Education

B.S., Magazine Journalism