Experience

StackCommerce

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer & Editor

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  ● Edit stories five days a week for publishers and advertisers who work with StackCommerce. We cover virtually every product type, and our stories are published on sites such as: Popular Science, Entrepreneur, Mashable, Weather Channel, TechRepublic, New York Post, BroBible, etc. ● Write the same assignments described above for StackCommerce featuring different advertisers’ products and services—i.e. e-learning bundles on things like Python coding and cryptocurrency, at-home products like golf simulators and smart appliances, and subscriptions to Babbel, Matt’s Flights, and more. My writing for such products has been posted on the Financial Post, Entrepreneur, IGN, Black Enterprise, IFL Science, Audacy, AskMen, ZDNET, & every other publisher listed above. ● Write more involved stories for StackMedia on similar publications. Higher paid, more dynamic articles on products including Apollo Neuro wearable, Noom Weight Loss, and Fabric Life Insurance on websites listed above + many more—i.e. TMZ, Cult of Mac, Weather Channel, and New Atlas.



Brandon Topp

• Los Angeles County, California, United States

• Freelance Writer/Editor

  • May 2016 - Present

  As a freelance writer-editor, I've worked on a wide variety of projects for various clients. Across it all, I've spearheaded SEO blog campaigns as a writer and editor, written copy for new sites and reworked words for existing ones, written and edited social media captions, email newsletters, in-store retail placards, video scripts, tags, and product names. Some of the more recognizable clients who I've worked with include Amazon Ring, SwapCard, Bristol Farms, and The Independent Collection. For fun, I've also been a contributor of listicles and film criticism to Screenrant, CBR, Huffington Post, and BattleRoyaleWithCheese.



Spherical

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer & Editor

  • Apr 2014 - Jan 2021

• Managing Editor Of Travel Writing Program & Contributor

  • Apr 2014 - Oct 2017

  In two years with Spherical, my main responsibility has been producing content. In that time, I've written or edited over 2,000 blog and events posts, as well as a high volume of landing pages and website copy for hotels. Originally, I wrote and published (WordPress) blogs for ten hotel's named the Independent Collection.I then created the Spherical Travel Writing Program. For this, I hired writers in destinations around the country to produce on-the-ground stories for the aforementioned clients. I also managed, edited and published all of their work. Throughout this time, I also wrote blogs and website copy for other clients. These projects had many facets: creating and maintaining content calendars, sourcing images, creating for brands, publishing on WordPress, brainstorming ideas, executing SEO campaigns, working with strategists, holding interviews, researching at hotels and in the field, and collaborating with established editors.



Z Living Network

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Managing Editor

  • Jul 2016 - Oct 2017

  Freelance editor for a television network's health and fitness blog. Was originally hired to recruit a network of freelance writers from around the country. Over the course of the year-plus working there, my position evolved from associate editor, to editor and contributor, to sole contributor, to sole contributor and managing editor. Responsibilities and accomplishiments include the following: - I edit and publish stories from freelance writers daily. Content categories include: Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Fitness, Food, and Family. - I've recruited a number of writers to help support a campaign to improve the site's editorial voice and grow its network of freelancers. Several of them have gone on to produce articles that are top performers on the site. - I'm one of the team's leading strategists for developing the brand voice, choosing story topics, and creating new ongoing initiatives. - I've worked closely with the team's SEO and Social Media analysts to help create a cohesive digital brand identity.



Concept Farm

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copywriting Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  - Writing live radio reads for AMF Bowling and Century 21 Department Stores - Writing headlines for Century 21 - Participating and sitting in on brainstorms and creative meetings - Creatively participating in various agency projects - Writing live radio reads for AMF Bowling and Century 21 Department Stores - Writing headlines for Century 21 - Participating and sitting in on brainstorms and creative meetings - Creatively participating in various agency projects



NJM Design & Photography

• Greater Boston Area

• Freelance Copywriter

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

  - Wrote the Info section for the website of an established Design & Photography business. - Also wrote the about section for the company owner's LinkedIn. - Work can be seen on my portfolio. Link above. - Wrote the Info section for the website of an established Design & Photography business. - Also wrote the about section for the company owner's LinkedIn. - Work can be seen on my portfolio. Link above.



Let's Talk Magazine

• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Art Writer/ Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  - All of my posts may be accessed by the link below -Wrote articles mainly for the magazine's art section - Interviewed artists from around the world— France, South Africa, New York City - Worked with editors to produce ideal content for the website - Used wordpress and learned about SEO, tags, hyperlinks, etc. - All of my posts may be accessed by the link below -Wrote articles mainly for the magazine's art section - Interviewed artists from around the world— France, South Africa, New York City - Worked with editors to produce ideal content for the website - Used wordpress and learned about SEO, tags, hyperlinks, etc.



Evolution Marketing & Advertising

• Greater Boston Area

• Copywriting Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Worked directly with Creative Director and visual artists to help conceive, workshop and develop advertising campaigns. - Wrote long and short form copy for several clients - Participated creative brainstorming - Collaborated with graphic designers to create ads Worked directly with Creative Director and visual artists to help conceive, workshop and develop advertising campaigns. - Wrote long and short form copy for several clients - Participated creative brainstorming - Collaborated with graphic designers to create ads