Features and Franchises Writer | Sports Illustrated
September 2026 - Present

  • Pitch and write feature-length stories for the Sports Illustrated magazine and website.

  • Ideate and execute additional franchise opportunities, while tending to already-existing brand pillars like “Sportsperson of the Year” and “The Power List.”

  • Conduct original reporting to develop unique angles in print and digital coverage.

  • Build out and monitor the website’s first “pop culture” vertical, created and spearheaded specifically by me

  • Shoot and edit social video for SI’s social media pages (4.4M+ combined followers),

  • Develop, host, and produce THE BROADCAST, SI’s female-first podcast.

News Writer | Sports Illustrated
November 2024 - September 2026

  • Pitched and wrote five to eight 300-word articles daily re: breaking and trending news across the sports space.

  • Monitored social media to jump on viral moments from games, pressers, and more as they happen.

  • Used reactive angles to cover games and award ceremonies live.

  • Added context and analysis to each story to provide value for the SI reader.

  • Crafted unique angles on trending stories to drive readership.

  • Generated 1 million page views per month, in line with team traffic targets.

Style Editor | Livingetc.com
October 2023 - November 2024

  • Wrote a minimum of 20 new e-commerce articles per month re: trends, designer interviews, viral buys, product reviews, and sales from Livingetc retail partners.

  • Updated 8 evergreen search articles per month, including discount round-ups and design-focused pieces.

  • Created and published the weekly shopping newsletter, as well as a weekly Shoppingetc Instagram series.

  • Filmed and starred in company TikTok round-ups for both the Shoppingetc series and other commercial partners.

  • Furthered brand recognition and awareness by meeting with commercial partners, both realized and potential, as well as designers and publicists.

  • Tracked and reported on e-commerce revenue for the brand while ensuring commercial commitments were being upheld.

  • Liaised with the central e-commerce team to develop new ideas/pitches and strategies around peak trading.

Story Editor | TheWeek.com
July 2022 - October 2023

  • Pitched and wrote 700-1,000-word explainers, opinion round-ups, profiles, behind-the-scene deep dives, and pro/con analyses to be filed daily and in line with The Week's conversational tone and style.

  • Trained, managed, and fielded pitches from multiple junior staff writers.

  • Edited and scheduled long-form articles and “Speed Reads” from junior and senior writers.

  • Managed the website's social media editor by approving post copy, design, and strategy across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

  • Developed The Election Recap, a weekly newsletter summarizing the last seven days of election news for readers who fall behind on coverage.

  • Digested and collated reporting from a variety of sources, beyond mainstream publications like The New York Times and CNN.

  • Edited, sent, and wrote flagship newsletters as needed, including 10 Things You Need to Know Today and The Daily Gossip.

  • Pinch-hit for the deputy editor and/or the editorial assistant as needed.

  • Discussed and implemented house style changes with the editorial team.

Staff Writer | TheWeek.com
May 2021 - July 2022

  • Pitched and wrote up to eight 300-word "Speed Reads" daily, covering breaking news and undercovered stories across politics, business, tech, and culture sectors.

  • Quickly developed unique angles to add value for readers beyond basic aggregation.

  • Contributed original opinion content, such as reviews, round-ups, and think pieces pegged to the news cycle.

Virtual Assistant | Peach & Pearl Events
Sept. 2020 - May 2021

  • Handled administrative work for a wedding planner and venue in Destin, Florida.

  • Managed four email inboxes and responded to hundreds of customer inquiries regarding touring, planning, and venue pricing.

  • Designed bespoke social media graphics and content, including reels, for three company accounts.

  • Planned and curated a weekly social posting schedule to maximize engagement and generate search-generated leads.

Coordinator, Marketing & Distribution | FilmNation Entertainment
Sept. 2018 - Sept. 2020

  • Provided renowned filmmakers with tailored global box office analysis and top-tier international competitive schedule management.

  • Planned and executed the four yearly film markets (ex: Cannes) where the FilmNation sales team would conduct the bulk of its business.

  • Proofread, analyzed, and approved global film marketing materials from over 35 distributors.

  • Authored and designed external company communication using MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

  • Managed FilmNation’s social media accounts and web presence, resulting in over 500 new Instagram followers and a full company website redesign.

 

Skills

Long-Form News Writing; Breaking News Coverage; AP Style; Copy Editing ; Social Media Management; Newsletter Creation; Spanish (Proficient); Adobe Creative Suite; Canva; SEO; Fast Learner; Clear Communicator; Comedic Relief (self-proclaimed)

Education

Syracuse University | May 2018
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Martin J. Whitman School of Management

B.S. Television, Radio, Film / Marketing
Spanish Minor