Erica Sloan
Senior Lifestyle Editor at Well+Good- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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Well+Good
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Lifestyle Editor
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Lifestyle Editor
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Jun 2022 - May 2023
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Associate Lifestyle Editor
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May 2021 - May 2022
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Meredith Corporation
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Editor, Martha Stewart Living & Weddings
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Oct 2019 - May 2021
• Pitched, wrote, and edited travel, beauty, advice, and product columns for Living • Wrote service pieces and feature real weddings for Weddings special issues • Completed all editorial assistant duties listed below
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Editorial Assistant, Martha Stewart Living & Weddings
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Mar 2018 - Oct 2019
• Wrote “Ask Martha” and “American Made” columns for Living • Managed scheduling, travel, and other admin needs of editor-in-chief • Filed department expenses and processed all freelance writer contracts • Maintained print and digital archives, and assisted with fact-checking
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Rodale Inc.
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New York, New York, United States
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Editorial Assistant, Prevention
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Nov 2017 - Feb 2018
• Contributed to front-of-book "Pulse" section and wrote feature sidebars. • Pitched and wrote articles covering food and health trends for Prevention.com. • Provided administrative assistance to executive editor and executive health director. • Contributed to front-of-book "Pulse" section and wrote feature sidebars. • Pitched and wrote articles covering food and health trends for Prevention.com. • Provided administrative assistance to executive editor and executive health director.
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St. Louis Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Oct 2015 - Dec 2017
• Reported and wrote original pieces for online and print publication, including articles for the January 2016 and 2017 “Unveiled” wedding supplements, as well as the piece on STL Mag’s Fall 2016 Best Dressed. • From January to December 2017, maintained the weddings section of stlmag.com, interviewing one newlywed couple each week and recreating the story of how they fell in love. • Reported and wrote original pieces for online and print publication, including articles for the January 2016 and 2017 “Unveiled” wedding supplements, as well as the piece on STL Mag’s Fall 2016 Best Dressed. • From January to December 2017, maintained the weddings section of stlmag.com, interviewing one newlywed couple each week and recreating the story of how they fell in love.
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Washingtonian Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Fellow
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Jun 2017 - Nov 2017
• Pitched, reported, and wrote articles in food, culture, and other lifestyle topics for washingtonian.com on a daily basis. • Fact-checked print front-of-book articles and features through a process of re-reporting and online research. • Worked all Washingtonian events, checking in guests and assisting with set-up and take-down. • Manned the office’s front desk for one hour each day, answering calls and greeting visitors. • Pitched, reported, and wrote articles in food, culture, and other lifestyle topics for washingtonian.com on a daily basis. • Fact-checked print front-of-book articles and features through a process of re-reporting and online research. • Worked all Washingtonian events, checking in guests and assisting with set-up and take-down. • Manned the office’s front desk for one hour each day, answering calls and greeting visitors.
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Washington University in St. Louis
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Editorial Director
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Jan 2015 - May 2017
• Edited and published articles from 17 chapter writers to washu.spoonuniversity.com; led brainstorming sessions to encourage idea generation. • Wrote original articles for washu.spoonuniversity.com. • Worked with business director to market the chapter through social media and plan campus-wide, food-related events. • Edited and published articles from 17 chapter writers to washu.spoonuniversity.com; led brainstorming sessions to encourage idea generation. • Wrote original articles for washu.spoonuniversity.com. • Worked with business director to market the chapter through social media and plan campus-wide, food-related events.
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Coalition of Campus YMCAs
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Non-profit Organizations
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Member Service Associate Coordinator
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Aug 2013 - May 2017
• Processed volunteer applications. • Planned and implemented Youth of the Year Campus Y program. • Completed administrative and organizational tasks in the office. • Served as liaison between Member Service Associates and Campus Y Director. • Assisted with training of new Member Service Associates. • Processed volunteer applications. • Planned and implemented Youth of the Year Campus Y program. • Completed administrative and organizational tasks in the office. • Served as liaison between Member Service Associates and Campus Y Director. • Assisted with training of new Member Service Associates.
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Washington University Student Media, Inc. dba Student Life Newspaper
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Culture Editor
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Aug 2013 - Apr 2017
• Pitched and wrote original articles for “Cadenza” arts and entertainment section. • Edited arts/culture articles of 5 writers in “Cadenza” section for publication. • From August 2013 to August 2015, held the role of staff writer on the paper and produced work in both arts and entertainment, as well as local STL events (“Scene” section). • Pitched and wrote original articles for “Cadenza” arts and entertainment section. • Edited arts/culture articles of 5 writers in “Cadenza” section for publication. • From August 2013 to August 2015, held the role of staff writer on the paper and produced work in both arts and entertainment, as well as local STL events (“Scene” section).
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Hearst Magazines
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United States
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Editorial Intern at O, The Oprah Magazine
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
• Selected as 1 out of 27 interns through the national American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) internship program. • Conducted research and brainstorming for three senior editors. • Helped the Assistant Beauty Editor compile and organize material for Fall Beauty O-Wards. • Worked with a senior editor to find content and develop heads, decks and copy for the October 2016 holiday insert. • Selected as 1 out of 27 interns through the national American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) internship program. • Conducted research and brainstorming for three senior editors. • Helped the Assistant Beauty Editor compile and organize material for Fall Beauty O-Wards. • Worked with a senior editor to find content and develop heads, decks and copy for the October 2016 holiday insert.
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St. Louis Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Intern
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
• Wrote 48 articles for online publication in arts/entertainment and style sections, using independent phone interviews and research. • Fact-checked articles for print publication. • Updated STL Magazine online events calendar. • Wrote 48 articles for online publication in arts/entertainment and style sections, using independent phone interviews and research. • Fact-checked articles for print publication. • Updated STL Magazine online events calendar.
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Observer
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
• Researched news and events in greater NYC area. • Completed reposts of news stories for observer.com from daily news sources. • Contacted sources by phone and email for information, quotes. • Wrote 9 original news articles for observer.com. • Researched news and events in greater NYC area. • Completed reposts of news stories for observer.com from daily news sources. • Contacted sources by phone and email for information, quotes. • Wrote 9 original news articles for observer.com.
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Spoon University
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Intern
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May 2014 - Jul 2014
• Edited and published articles from remote interns to spoonuniversity.com. • Wrote 10 original articles for spoonuniversity.com. • Assisted in planning and facilitation of two events: Taste Talks DC and Brainfood Conference. • Brainstormed ideas for expanding the Spoon business model and creating a print cookbook for Spoon University. • Edited and published articles from remote interns to spoonuniversity.com. • Wrote 10 original articles for spoonuniversity.com. • Assisted in planning and facilitation of two events: Taste Talks DC and Brainfood Conference. • Brainstormed ideas for expanding the Spoon business model and creating a print cookbook for Spoon University.
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Education
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Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science, Writing, Spanish -
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Spanish and Iberian Studies, Political Science -
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
High School, Ballet