Experience

More Perfect Union

• United States
• Internet News
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reporter/Producer

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  I was the first full-time reporter and media producer at More Perfect Union, a progressive, worker-focused media organization that continues to grow in size and influence. I write, report, produce, and script stories about politics, policy, and the revived workers’ rights movement. My beats and areas of expertise include: - Starbucks and Amazon unionization campaigns. Having covered each from their inception, I’ve turned More Perfect Union into the go-to source for news and information on both campaigns, Starbucks in particular. We’ve been able to shape news cycles and have a tangible impact on organizing, NLRB cases, and bargaining. - Labor coverage more generally. We’ve been reporting from picket lines and union halls since the company opened, and much of my reporting, in strikes and negotiations between unions and major corporations have helped workers tell their stories and win better contracts. - Politics and policy at every level of government, from city governments to the White House. I’ve built significant stories on both legislation and elections in Ohio, Florida, Michigan, New York, and other states. I’ve also broken scoops about lawmakers that became national headlines. - I'm also heavily involved in community engagement and distribution, working with social media, and building our brand and reach. - As the first producer, my role has been to help set the template for how our reporting and videos look, feel, and present information. That continues to develop, as does the role I play in moving the organization forward. Show less



Progress Report

• New York, New York, United States

• Founder and Author

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  In 2017, I launched Progressives Everywhere, a newsletter and website aimed at spotlighting progressive candidates, campaigns, and causes. I've since changed the newsletter's name to Progress Report and refocused it on covering grassroots movements, government policy, and elections. Through the newsletter, I have interviewed star legislators and activists, brought attention to urgent issues ignored by the national media, and become a trusted source for deep insights into politics and policy. There are now 27,000 subscribers and counting. Newsletter stats: - Over $7 million raised for candidates and causes - Over $1.5 million raised for bail funds and civil rights groups Show less



Freelance

• Greater New York City Area

• Audience Strategist, Copywriter

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  I work as a consultant and have served as a copywriter, content producer, and audience strategist on a freelance basis for a variety of companies, brands, and startups. I have written political and advocacy content for the non-profit organization Fountain House, long-form sponsored content for TechCrunch, copy for in-house accounts for Instagram, and written high-profile copy for the e-retailer Jet.com. I consult for a number of CEOs on media opportunities and positioning, ghostwrite articles on their behalf, and provide guidance on content for their brands. I also consult for a number of startups and growing companies. Show less



Nelson For Wisconsin — US Senate Campaign

• Digital Media and Communications Consultant

  • Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

  Working on the US Senate campaign of Tom Nelson, a county executive and former State Assembly Majority Leader. I write and produce the campaign’s videos and ads, run its Twitter account, and help with communications. The campaign has received national media attention, grown its social followers base by 400%, and raised a significant amount of money online since I joined. Working on the US Senate campaign of Tom Nelson, a county executive and former State Assembly Majority Leader. I write and produce the campaign’s videos and ads, run its Twitter account, and help with communications. The campaign has received national media attention, grown its social followers base by 400%, and raised a significant amount of money online since I joined.



Observer

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Innovation Editor

  • Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

  Freelance editor running the new Innovation vertical at Observer.com. We cover tech, business, and science, focusing on how our world is changing, who is driving that change, and how people are being impacted by it. I assign and edit both news and feature stories, working with staff and freelance writers alike, while also reporting stories myself. I also contribute to the site's entertainment coverage. Freelance editor running the new Innovation vertical at Observer.com. We cover tech, business, and science, focusing on how our world is changing, who is driving that change, and how people are being impacted by it. I assign and edit both news and feature stories, working with staff and freelance writers alike, while also reporting stories myself. I also contribute to the site's entertainment coverage.



NBCUniversal

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Features Editor at SYFY

  • Aug 2017 - Feb 2020

  Features editor for SYFY.com at the SYFY cable network. Focused on writing, reporting, editing, podcast hosting, video, and audience development. Over two and a half years, I fully reimagined and revamped the Features section, bringing in new writers and establishing new franchises that have increased traffic and industry standing. We published multiple big-name interviews per day, execute oral histories of major pop culture properties, run weekly series, produce several ongoing podcasts (one of which I hosted), and made headlines around the industry. I also executed a number of long-term projects for the company. Additionally, I focused on connecting with and building our audience, engaging with influencers and well-known fans of different genres and gearing our coverage toward fan interests. I also co-hosted 120 episodes of the podcast "The Fandom Files," which largely featured interviews with and features on super-fans. Show less



Inverse

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Entertainment Editor

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

  I write, assign, an edit long-form entertainment and culture features, helping to establish Inverse as a major destination for smart, nuanced reporting that you won't find elsewhere. My own stories have run the gamut from profiles on major entertainers and blockbuster films to in-depth looks at subcultures, foreign media, and American politics. I write, assign, an edit long-form entertainment and culture features, helping to establish Inverse as a major destination for smart, nuanced reporting that you won't find elsewhere. My own stories have run the gamut from profiles on major entertainers and blockbuster films to in-depth looks at subcultures, foreign media, and American politics.



Yahoo

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reporter, Yahoo! Movies

  • Oct 2014 - Mar 2016

  Reporting on the film industry Reporting on the film industry



TheWrap

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entertainment Reporter

  • Feb 2014 - Oct 2014



BuzzFeed

• New York City

• Entertainment Reporter

  • Apr 2013 - Feb 2014



The Hollywood Reporter

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Staff Editor, THR.com

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2013

  I write and edit entertainment, media and political news and features for HollywoodReporter.com. Sometimes, I get asked to talk on some sort of microphone. I write and edit entertainment, media and political news and features for HollywoodReporter.com. Sometimes, I get asked to talk on some sort of microphone.



HuffPost

• United States
• Online Media
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Entertainment Editor

  • Dec 2010 - Mar 2012

  I scout, dream up, prepare, write and edit entertainment-related content for the largest news site in the country. I scout, dream up, prepare, write and edit entertainment-related content for the largest news site in the country.



Bauer Media Group - USA

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Web Editor

  • Sep 2008 - Jul 2010

  · Brainstorm, write and edit articles and videos · Manage community and social networks (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) · Lead writer for magazine publishers' various websites · Pitch articles and links to various news outlets · Receive and respond to pitches from public relations firms · Brainstorm, write and edit articles and videos · Manage community and social networks (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) · Lead writer for magazine publishers' various websites · Pitch articles and links to various news outlets · Receive and respond to pitches from public relations firms



Metsblog.com

• Blogger

  • Nov 2007 - Jun 2009

  Blogger for Metsblog.com, part of the SportsNet New York blog network. Blogger for Metsblog.com, part of the SportsNet New York blog network.



441 Productions

• Production Intern

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Working on production for the World Series of Poker Working on production for the World Series of Poker



Center for American Progress

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Online Communications Intern

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Wrote news coverage, opinion pieces and other articles for the Center for American Progress's website. Wrote news coverage, opinion pieces and other articles for the Center for American Progress's website.



New York Mets

• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Productions Intern

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Helped conceive, film, edit in game entertainment and commercials. Helped conceive, film, edit in game entertainment and commercials.