Editorial and content marketing executive with 20+ years building audience-first media brands, scalable content engines, and high-growth storytelling platforms across consumer media, digital publishing, and B2B organizations. Proven track record launching and scaling multi-channel content ecosystems spanning SEO, social, newsletters, video, thought leadership, and community engagement. Experienced builder who combines editorial vision with hands-on execution to grow audiences, strengthen brand authority, and translate complex subject matter into compelling, human-centered narratives that drive measurable business impact.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HEAD OF BRAND AND MARKETING |Jaftex Corp | New York, NY | Sep 2024 – present
Lead editorial strategy, brand narrative, and multi-channel content operations for a multi-brand B2B organization, developing differentiated positioning and audience-first storytelling
- Built and scaled an integrated content engine spanning thought leadership, social, email, web, and event programming, increasing content output while improving engagement quality and brand consistency
- Increased social audience 69%, click-through traffic 155%, and engagement 145% through audience-informed editorial strategy and differentiated brand storytelling
- Directed redesign and relaunch of seven company websites with a focus on storytelling architecture, SEO, UX, and conversion pathways
- Developed audience-informed editorial strategies using analytics, SEO, and engagement insights to optimize distribution and performance
- Partnered closely with executive leadership, sales, and cross-functional teams to refine company narrative, align messaging to customer needs, and strengthen go-to-market communications
- Established repeatable publishing workflows and cross-functional content systems that improved production efficiency, speed, consistency, and strategy
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT | Jenny | Jun 2023 – present
Founded and scaled an editorial media and community platform focused on women 40+, building a differentiated voice and highly engaged audience through original storytelling, audience development, and creator partnerships.
- Defined the editorial vision, content strategy, and audience positioning from the ground up, establishing a clear and differentiated brand voice
- Built a multi-format publishing operation spanning editorial, newsletter, social, video, and community engagement
- Grew audience to 10K+ followers and generated 5M+ organic views within the first year through experimentation with audience-first content
- Published 150+ original stories and built relationships with established writers, editors, and contributors
- Developed repeatable systems for ideation, publishing, contributor management, analytics, and cross-platform distribution
- Built an engaged contributor and community network through consistent programming, editorial participation, and relationship development
- Developed deeply audience-centered storytelling frameworks focused on relatability, common ground and emotional connection
- Experimented across formats, headlines, publishing cadence, and platform-native storytelling to identify audience growth strategies
- Managed end-to-end content operations including editorial, publishing, analytics, audience engagement, and platform optimization
EDITORIAL STRATEGY & CONTENT MARKETING CONSULTANT| Independent and Masthead Media Company | Mar 2023 – Apr 2024
Advised brands, agencies, and publishers on communications, editorial strategy, audience growth, and brand positioning.
- Developed integrated content strategies spanning web, social, email, executive thought leadership, and audience engagement
- Partnered with senior stakeholders to translate business priorities into clear, audience-focused narratives and differentiated messaging
- Advised organizations on SEO, distribution, messaging, and content operations to improve visibility, engagement, and brand authority
- Helped brands navigate growth, organizational change, and evolving digital landscapes through strategic editorial planning
SENIOR EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, BETTER HOMES & GARDENS |Dotdash Meredith | Jun 2021- Feb 2022
Led editorial transformation and cross-platform audience strategy for one of the largest lifestyle media brands in the U.S.
- Led multi-platform storytelling initiatives, including a Webby Award-winning YouTube series and the brand’s launch on TikTok
- Directed a 12-person cross-functional team spanning editorial, social, video, and audience strategy
- Rebuilt alignment between print and digital teams, strengthening editorial consistency and organizational communication
- Overhauled editorial and SEO strategy to better align with audience behavior, platform trends, and business priorities
- Partnered with ad sales and executive leadership to create integrated brand programs and strategic partnerships
- Guided teams through acquisition and organizational change, including CMS migration and restructuring
HEAD OF EDITORIAL & AUDIENCE GROWTH | Bauer Media Group | Nov 2018 – Jun 2020
Led editorial strategy, audience development, and revenue-driving content initiatives for a portfolio of national women’s lifestyle brands.
- Increased search traffic 150% through audience-informed editorial and SEO strategy
- Built an editorial commerce business driving 150% year-over-year revenue growth
- Grew network traffic 100% year-over-year and an additional 150% following a major replatforming initiative
- Managed editorial teams, freelancers, and operational workflows across multiple brands and channels
- Established distribution partnerships with platforms including Apple News and Flipboard to expand reach and visibility
- Led website redesigns and migrations while maintaining continuity of audience engagement and brand identity
DIRECTOR, CONTENT DEVELOPMENT (and prior Editorial Leadership Roles) | Scripps Networks Interactive | 2010 – 2016
Advanced through multiple leadership roles overseeing editorial strategy, digital storytelling, and branded content initiatives across major lifestyle brands.
- Led editorial strategy for HGTV.com, managing multi-city teams and large-scale content operations
- Built and launched digital video and branded content initiatives in partnership with sales and executive stakeholders
- Developed audience growth strategies using SEO, analytics, and consumer insights
- Helped launch a digital video content marketing division supporting broader company growth initiatives
- Built and mentored high-performing editorial teams across content, production, and operations
DIRECTOR, REDBOOK ONLINE (and prior Web Editor) | Hearst Magazines | 2006 – 2010
Led digital editorial strategy and operations for Redbook.com during a period of rapid audience and platform growth.
- Managed editorial operations, staff development, and cross-functional initiatives
- Led a major site redesign that increased traffic and time spent 100% year-over-year
- Built strategic partnerships with MSN, Yahoo, WebMD, and AOL to expand distribution and audience growth
- Partnered with ad sales and executive leadership on revenue-generating editorial programs and revenue-generating campaigns
- Contributed to development of proprietary publishing tools adopted across Hearst brands
E D U C A T I O N
- St. John’s College
BA Liberal Arts - Columbia University
Postbacc/Premed
