EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Trusted Media Brands
Senior Affiliate E-Commerce Editor | September 2021 - Current | Remote
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Plan, create and track e-commerce content that aligns with the editorial vision of Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, and Family Handyman.
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Mentor and guide in-house editors and freelancer writers.
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Use analytics tools and data to inform content and monitor its performance.
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Participate in regular editorial meetings and collaborate with brand and channel editors to develop and promote commerce opportunities.
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Edit incoming stories from commerce freelance writers for grammar, voice, product choice, formatting and SEO strength.
Meredith Corporation Digital Group
Branded E-Commerce Writer | May 2019 - September 2021 | Des Moines, IA
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Pitch, write, and produce branded performance articles for large and small clients
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Assist in the direction, execution, and management of campaign strategy
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Strategize, pitch, and write e-commerce shopping articles across a variety of Meredith brands
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Consistently meet and exceed revenue goals
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Write strategic content for Amazon’s Onsite Associates program
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Guided creation and growth of Meredith’s branded performance content team
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
and Mass Communication
Drake University
2015-2019
>Magazine Media major
Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science
Drake University
2015-2019
AWARDS & HONORS
Katherine Futch Scholarship
2015-2019
Karyl Van Scholarship
2018-2019
Meredith Corporation Scholarship
2017-2019
Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Award
2016-2018
Meredith Home & Family Journalism Apprenticeship
2017-2018
Richard Tapscott Reporting Award
2018
College Media Association
Pinnacle Award
2016-2017
Meredith Corporation E-Commerce Shop
Editorial Intern | 2018 - 2019 | Des Moines, IA
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Pitched SEO-friendly e-commerce content and sponsored content on a weekly basis
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Wrote daily content across Meredith brands, including People, Real Simple, Shape
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Assisted with the launches of the People Shop and Martha Stewart Living Shop
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Created affiliate links across Meredith brands
Ad Age
ASME Intern | Summer 2018 | New York, NY
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Wrote daily breaking news and entertainment stories for adage.com
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Shot and edited video
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Interviewed C-Level executives
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Attended and reported on industry events
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Assisted with social media content creation
American Patchwork & Quilting Crafts Group
Editorial Apprentice | 2017 - 2018 | Des Moines, IA
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Worked with American Patchwork & Quilting, Quilts and More, and Quilt Sampler magazines
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Assisted with digital content creation, social media, and writing copy for the magazines
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Communicated and maintained relationships with quilting industry professionals
Drake Magazine
Editor in Chief | Drake University | 2017 - 2018 | Des Moines, IA
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Led the staff to win an Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Award
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Hired, managed and led peer editors
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Guided and mentored writers through multiple rounds of edits
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Oversaw the art staff and drakemagazine.com
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Coordinated fashion, food and feature photoshoots
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Planned and led magazine events
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Created and oversaw a budget
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Formerly: Assistant Editor and Managing Editor
Talk Media News
Intern | Summer 2017 | Washington, D.C.
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Reported on Capitol Hill, the military, and foreign affairs
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Interviewed Senators and Congressmen and attended committee hearings
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Wrote news stories for broadcast over 400+ radio stations
Midwest Living
Editorial Assistant | 2016 - 2017 | Des Moines, IA
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Fact checked stories for print, online, and the annual Best of the Midwest issue
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Assisted with social media and newsletter creation
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Wrote content for midwestliving.com