Work History
Freelance Writer
June 2020 – Current
Pitched and wrote stories for various wine and lifestyle publications, including Uproxx, Thrillist, Wine Enthusiast, Somm TV, Billy Penn, and VinePair, examining specific varieties of wine, regions, winemaker profiles, and interviews, as well as articles regarding diversity and inclusion in the wine industry
Pix.Wine
The Drop, Senior Staff Writer // June 2021 – August 2022
Worked with editorial team to develop content for Pix.Wine’s online magazine, The Drop
Managed editorial calendar and website’s homepage to ensure new articles were published and properly displayed
Pitched and wrote weekly reported and timely articles not limited to explainers, listicles, features, interviews, and The Drop’s weekly newsletter
Composed tasting notes and copy for bottles and products offered on Pix.Wine
Strategized SEO headlines of all articles with the editorial team to drive reader engagement
Newsweek LLC
Staff Writer // April 2017 – April 2021
Produced SEO-driven headlines to advance viewership and story engagement on Newsweek’s website, surpassing traffic goals with an average of 800,000 page views per month
Curated social media coverage of events, including Coachella Music Festival, Governors Ball Music Festival, PaleyFest, Grammy Awards, film and television premieres
Authored reported stories packaged with appropriate video and social media promotion for digital and magazine
Pitched daily story ideas and collaborated with team to shape trend-driven content, long-form, evergreen, and interview coverage for website’s culture section
Identified trends and newsworthy viral moments to produce multiple daily 400-word news briefs across breaking news and culture sections, including entertainment, lifestyle, food and drink, and oddities
International Business Times
Staff Writer // July 2016 – April 2017
Delivered reported stories regarding marijuana laws across the U.S., including interviews with leading marijuana industry experts and advocates
EDUCATION
International Wine Center
New York, NY // 2022
WSET Level II certification with distinction
Oakland University
Rochester, MI // 2006 -2010
Journalism B.A.