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Nick

Editor, Producer, Content Developer & Strategist
A high-performing multimedia producer, editor and content lead with a passion for authentic and engaging media. My 15+ years of experience have been spent impacting positive, creative, collaborative organizational outcomes through empathy and razor-sharp copy and content. I'm confident in my ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex, high-stakes problems; manage multiple large projects; and to develop innovative concepts. I'm committed to continuous improvement, learning, and team success. I have deep experience in all stages of content creation with experience engaging a wide variety of audiences across a variety of multimedia platforms, including social media, print/digital, video, and web. My proven ability to lead and motivate highly skilled teams and work with all levels of management in high-traffic environments continues to thrive.
Gear Patrol
Otterbein College
Brooklyn, NY, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
    Other
  • Fields
  • Work experience
    10-15 years (10-15 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 5-10 people
  • Skills
    Production
    Television Producing
    Editing
    Copywriting
    Google Suite
    journalism
    Narrative Journalism
    creative writing
    Script Writing
    Video Journalism
    Video Production
    teleprompter
    hosting
    Presenting to Large & Small Groups
    Public Speaking
    Live Streaming
    Live Events
    Live Video
    Presenter
    Humor Writing
    Interviewing
    Podcast
    lifestyle journalism
  • Languages
    English
    Native or Bilingual
  • Highest level of education

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Producer
  • Desired work locations
    New York, NY, USA
  • Freelance
    Part-time freelancer

Work Experience

Senior Editor, Branded Content

Gear Patrol
Full-time
Jan 2022 - Present
New York, NY, USA
Manage print/digital editorial direction for developing Gear Patrol branded content across multi-media platforms, including audio/video scripts, newsletter/pitch deck, copywriting, and social media content strategy. • Supervise/mentor teams consisting of six or more (6+) writers, copy editors, photographers, designers; and a/v production crews of ten or more (10+); present and teach strategy for, implement processes with, and serve as point person for company-wide projects. • Collaborate with creative, digital, and sales teams to manage output quality for pitch and delivery across the digital ecosystem while maintaining brand integrity of branded content solutions. • Oversee end-to-end execution of content campaigns pre- and post-sale, including budgeting, creating, editing, project management (Asana, etc.), client engagement (pitches, revisions), quality assurance, and serving as client services liaison. • Partner with account managers, project managers, and ad operations teams on go-live initiatives to ensure successful campaign executions; designed editorial approach for high-value/high-traffic commerce events (Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, Apple Events). • Re-envisioned/streamlined “Today in Gear” franchise to double production speed in response to client/seller feedback; developed ‘heat map’ spreadsheet technique for visually identifying content strengths/insights; managed Today in Gear News Desk and team. • Created highly serviceable SEO series, “Complete Buying Guide” (now “Brand Breakdown”).

Copywriter

Various
Freelance
Sep 2020 - Present
New York, NY, USA
• Contract with companies to write copy and content for sales, advertising, and promoting products and services while developing a consistent brand voice. • Client portfolio includes: The Office for Visual Interaction, Lexus, eBay, CBDMD, Crown & Caliber, Jack Threads, Burton, FX, Russell Westbrook, AMC, Brooklyn Brewery, Polarworks, and Explorer’s Lab. • Writing projects consist of award submissions, project summaries, book excerpts, advertorials, social media posts, press releases, media/industry networking content, speech writing, and presentation content.

Lifestyle and Humor Writer /Journalist

Various
Freelance
Jan 2010 - Present
New York, NY, USA
• Composed engaging content for various media platforms, including human interest, pop culture, lifestyle and comedy content. • Clients: Gear Patrol (digital), Gear Patrol Magazine (print), Punch, JWM (JW Marriott Magazine), Consumer Search, About.com/New York Times, Beauty News NYC. • Projects include features, essays, reviews, interviews, news, automotive, food/drink, fashion/grooming, outdoor, tech, and home.

Senior Coordinating Producer

Gear Patrol
Full-time
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
3 yrs 0 mos
New York, NY, USA
• Oversaw planning, production, and distribution (700,000 circulation) membership publication, generating $1.5M revenue annually. • Promoted to Senior Coordinating Producer from Coordinating Producer role in 2021 with responsibility for creating, writing, producing, hosting, recording, and editing "The Gear Patrol Podcast" and “This Week in Gear” (20-25 weekly segmented studio show). • Responsible for content management, direction, and strategy, including community feedback and project management across social media platforms, editorial, and multimedia while mentoring creators and junior team members. • Oversaw execution for Gear Patrol's signature video series, "This Week In Gear,” including co-creating, writing, producing, hosting (voice-over), and shooting the 20-min. studio show including guest interviews, VO segments, and on-location segments. • Develop individual, native, and partnership videos for brands such as Lexus, eBay, Hydro Flask, G-Shock, CBD MD, and others, including writing, directing, production; host/moderate live/recorded panels/discussions for events, shows, and internal content.

Associate Editor

Gear Patrol
Full-time
Feb 2016 - Jan 2019
3 yrs 0 mos
New York, NY, USA
• Directed data-driven content strategy and team, project, and budget management, and managed teams of writers, editorial assistants, freelancers, and freelance contributors; reviewed/edited content, conducted research/information fact-checking, and wrote headlines. • Managed Gear Patrol digital and print deliverables processes including curating, producing, editing, and writing editorial brand content, including features, news, profiles, and interviews.

Editorial Director

JackThreads
Full-time
Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
4 mos
• Facilitated 120-150% month-to-month readership growth, 1-2/day, 1.1MM+ daily email newsletter subscribers for social media, product pages, and mobile app copy by establishing consistent brand voice across all mediums for commerce/editorial content. • Managed team of six (6) staff writers and copywriters to support commerce efforts and partnership campaigns for brand development of FX, Russell Westbrook, AMC, and Brooklyn Brewery clients. • Conceived, produced, developed, and edited complete content packages to supplement brand “storefronts” on JackThreads.com.

Editor

Feb 2014 - Sep 2015
1 yr 8 mos
New York, NY, USA
Promoted to Editorial Director of JackThreads

Editor

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
1 yr 1 mo
New York, NY, USA

Location Coordinator/Assistant Field Producer

Jul 2008 - May 2009
11 mos
New York, NY, USA

Production Assistant

Jan 2008 - Jul 2008
7 mos
New York, NY, USA

Education

Other
2003 - 2007