I have over a decade of experience covering everything on the film side of things (film festivals, conventions, junkets, set visits) in addition to working on the studio side, where I've learned to manage teams, hone social copy, work with business units, focus on corporate partnerships, and build the kind of skill sets that are vital in today's content-driven world. I form great relationships wherever I go, whether they’re with studio publicists or heads of internal units. My creativity, passion and drive are a huge addition to any team.

EXPERIENCE

The Wrap  / Oct. 2021 – Present
Film Reporter

Contribute features, news, reported pieces, and historical long form articles for both pro and consumer-facing audiences.

Collider  / 2020 – 2021
Associate Editor

Contribute reviews, interviews, and features on a weekly basis, with an emphasis on long form articles chronicling the history of iconic animated features.

The Art of Onward /  Chronicle Books, 2020
Author

Worked closely with Pixar, Disney and Chronicle Books to deliver the making-of tome for Pixar’s 2020 fantasy adventure Onward.

Moviefone (Under MoviePass) / 2018 - 2019
Managing Editor & Social Media Manager

With the absorption of Moviefone into MoviePass, I maintained my duties as features editor, continuing to manage a team of freelancers & news writers. In addition to this role, I am also the social media manager, overseeing all updates to social platforms, sites and applications and lead live event coverage for all outlets. I have continued to grow our Facebook page by a million followers, as well as increasing the Moviefone presence on Twitter and Instagram. I lead digital analytics and metrics reporting, utilizing Google Analytics and in platform metrics to help the team optimize our content approach, increase engagement and raise the visibility of the brand.

Moviefone / 2012 – 2018
Features Editor

Managed a team of freelancers and news writers. Contributed reviews, interviews and features on a weekly basis, with an emphasis on broader entertainment and with occasional features and reviews related to television. Contributed and strategized content for all social platforms.

Walt Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media / Feb. 2015 – Nov. 2016
Content Strategist

Developed content opportunities and distribution plans with stakeholders across TWDC and ad sales team. Created branded content, video content and long-form essays for Disney.com's blog networks and oversaw the Disney Insider blog. Managed social distribution on pages as large as Mickey Mouse and Lion King. Worked closely with other business units to create a cohesive workflow that laddered back to corporate priorities, with an eye towards synergy and monetization.

Contributor / 2007 – Present
Freelance Entertainment and Travel Writer

The New York Daily News, Vanity Fair, The Playlist, New York Magazine (Vulture), Fandango, The Verge, MTV, Studio System News, IndieWire, Time Out New York, Collider, Thrillist, Nerdist, Syfy and AOL Travel. Additionally, I co-host two weekly podcasts (Light the Fuse and Fine Tooning).

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - 2010
The New School (Eugene Lang, The School of Liberal Arts) - Graduated with Honors