Experience

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  Morning Brew

  • New York, New York, United States

  • News Editor

    • Aug 2022 - Present
    • New York, New York, United States

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  The Business of Business

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Deputy Editor

    • Dec 2021 - May 2022
    • New York, New York, United States

    Edited, wrote and pitched business news features and data-based articles Recruited and managed staff writers and freelancersCompiled weekly newsletters and helped launch newsletters on cryptocurrencies and SaaSServed as second-in-command to editor-in-chief

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  Fastinform

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Managing Editor

    • Dec 2019 - Jun 2021
    • Greater New York City Area

    Oversaw all content for science and research news website The Academic Times, growing it from 0 to 1 million viewers per month in 3 months based on users sharing high quality articles with no paid marketingHired, trained and managed editorial staff, including 13 reporters, 3 assignment editors, 2 copy editors and 4 research assistantsWorked closely with startup founder, a previous employer, as employee number one at digital media startup to execute founder’s vision by managing day-to-day article production, shaping publication tone and voice, and collaborating on big picture plansEdited articles for substance, style and clarity, and refined headlines and ledes to ensure articles would be engaging and draw readers in without sacrificing accuracy or nuanceCoordinated on social media strategy, and wrote, edited and scheduled posts across social channelsCreated newsgathering processes, assignment guidelines, style guide and ethical guidelines initially for a financial news website covering banking, insurance and fintech, and then for a publication focused on groundbreaking life sciences, physical sciences, psychology and social science research when startup pivoted

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  Self Employed

  • New York City

  • Freelance Writer

    • Apr 2016 - Dec 2019
    • New York City

    I sourced and wrote in-depth features for national and international publications, including the Asia Business Law Journal, the ABA Journal and School Rubric InterACT Magazine. I also wrote and edited corporate blog posts and press releases.

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  WobbleWorks Inc.

  • New York, New York

  • Interim Director of Customer Service

    • Apr 2017 - Sep 2017
    • New York, New York

    As the head of customer service at this growing start-up, I managed a team of seven remote customer service representatives and hired and trained new team members and a new department head. In the role I edited the company's standard written replies for customer inquiries,coordinated or personally handled responses to complex or difficult customer problems, and developed and implemented strategies to improve communications among team members and with other departments.

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  Law360

  • Hong Kong

  • China Law Reporter

    • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
    • Hong Kong

    I pitched, assigned and wrote daily 500 word news articles on legal developments including regulatory changes, mergers and acquisitions and litigation in China and Hong Kong as Law360’s first internationally based reporter. I also conducted interviews with law firm partners and PR professionals and performed an analysis of competing publications to assess interest in and shape a potential new daily publication about Chinese law.

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  Law360

  • United States
  • Online Audio and Video Media
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Reporter

    • Feb 2012 - May 2014

    I covered labor and employment litigation and regulation for a sophisticated online audience. I pitched and wrote in-depth news analyses as well as breaking news stories daily.

  • Reporter

    • Nov 2009 - Feb 2012

    I wrote three to four news stories per day on a litigation and regulation in a variety of legal areas including: employment, intellectual property, antitrust, international trade, securities, mergers and acquisitions, insurance, product liability, white collar crime, and bankruptcy. I also pitched and developed in-depth features on important legal trends and developments.

  • Editorial Assistant

    • Oct 2008 - Nov 2009

    I served as the primary contact at the publication for public relations professionals. I assisted managing editor with various tasks, including correspondence, answering phones, research and scheduling and facilitating editorial advisory board meetings. I pitched and wrote legal news stories.

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  James Goodman Gallery

  • Gallery Assistant/Registrar

    • Jun 2005 - Feb 2007

    I provided administrative support to the gallery staff and interacted with gallery clients in person and on the phone. I drafted the gallery's correspondence and maintained its database. I researched the provenance of artworks. I also supervised and hired gallery interns.