Willis Kuelthau

Automotive Editor at CarsDirect.com
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Automotive
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Automotive Editor
      • Dec 2017 - Present

      Remote  Develop, test, and roll out new article types and formats, including quizzes, reviews, and improved Model Overviews.  Develop special sections produced by the department, including our Best Hybrids and Electrics of 2020 review.  Work closely with editorial team to ensure in-depth coverage and factual accuracy.

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Copywriter
      • Jun 2019 - Present

      Remote  Collaborate with Marketing, PR and Customer Experience to develop a variety of content marketing materials.  Produce error-free content that adheres to the company's style guidelines.  Simultaneously manage multiple projects with short deadlines.  Propose copy concepts and present underlying strategic thinking to company executives.  Consistently praised for the quality and timeliness of reports, attention to detail, and team-player attitude

    • Scriptwriter
      • Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

      Providence, Rhode Island, United States  Develop material with directors and producers to deliver inspired video content for clients.  Draft and revised scripts for narrative commercial storytelling.  Manage communications with creative and production teams to ensure smooth completion of projects.  Present story concepts to creative team members.

    • Canada
    • Information Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Content Editor
      • Feb 2019 - Jan 2020

      Remote  Achieve consistent top-three rankings in search engines.  Assign, coach, and edit staff writers to ensure quality and accuracy under critical deadlines.  Format and published articles via WordPress.  Research, coordinate, and budget coverage of gear releases and popular reviews.  Direct the design and visuals (photos, graphics, and charts), edited and selected photos.  Continue to write headlines, edit copy, design graphics and create pages on digital platforms.

    • Staff Writer
      • Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

       Generate high-ranking weekly and monthly articles on outdoor gear and industry topics.  Write headlines, edited copy, designed graphics, and created pages on digital platforms.  Align with management on weekly postings to facilitate oversight for all aspects of composition, editing, and preparation of final copy.  Streamline and maintained procedures for drafting and publishing content to maximize traffic and engagement.

    • Marketing Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Candidate Guru
      • May 2017 - Sep 2018
    • United States
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • Editorial Intern
      • Dec 2016 - Apr 2017

      Portland, Maine  Responsible for research, proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking in collaboration with the editorial team at an acclaimed print magazine, learning best practices.  NAREE Bronze Medalist for Summer Edition Feature: Dream Islands.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • May 2013 - Sep 2013

    • Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2013 - May 2013

      Williamstown, Massachusetts Assisted Professor Ward Lopes with advanced materials science research.

Education

  • Williams College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
    2011 - 2016
  • Fairview High School
    2007 - 2011

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