Professional Experience
Women’s Health
Senior Beauty Editor, Dec. 2023 - Present
Work with beauty director to shape overall editorial beauty strategy online and in print
Assign and top edit feature stories, ensuring all copy is clear, concise, and grammatically correct
Brainstorm, pitch, update, write, and assign SEO and e-commerce beauty stories
Oversee the execution of key editorial shopping packages (Beauty Awards, Skincare Awards, and Healthy Hair Awards) from start to finish
Collaborate with social media and audience team to ensure beauty content is being promoted across platforms
Manage freelance budget and recruit freelance writers as needed
Beauty Editor, Oct. 2021 - Dec. 2023
Planned and executed a wide range of monthly print and digital content
Created and managed monthly content calendar
Assigned, edited, and wrote SEO, e-commerce, and service-based articles breaking down beauty, skin, and hair trends with commentary from experts (dermatologists, hairstylists, aestheticians, etc.)
Coordinated submissions testing, feedback, and product call-ins for the brand's three yearly beauty awards franchises
Attended industry events on behalf of the brand and worked with publicists to secure product news, interviews, etc.
POPSUGAR
Assistant Beauty Editor, Jan. 2020 - Oct. 2021
Wrote a daily mix of shoppable product roundups, beauty news stories, product reviews, trend spotlights, and in-depth beauty features
Regularly worked with beauty brands to secure exclusive product reveals, celebrity interviews, and beauty news
Editorial Assistant, Trending & Viral Features, Aug. 2018 - Jan. 2020
Wrote 4-5 trending news stories a day
Assisted editors with news coverage on all verticals, including Celebrity/Entertainment, Fashion, Fitness, Beauty, and Family
Covered real-time trending content during weekends, special events, and award shows as needed
Thrillist
Editorial Assistant, Entertainment, April 2018 - Aug. 2018
Built 4-5 articles & video posts a day for staff editors
Helped provide coverage for major TV shows like "13 Reasons Why," "Dear White People," and "Pose"
Assisted with copy editing on weekend travel guides and major entertainment projects