Hello!
I’m glad you found me. I’m all about forming partnerships and I look forward to working on a wide variety of projects.
If it needs to be written, I’m on it. I’m currently working as a freelance senior copywriter. I’ve spent years working on content projects for several major national brands and non-profit organizations.
My background
I am a New Orleans-based writer, transplanted to the Big Easy from New York City. I started my career in newspaper reporting before moving to digital reporting and content management. From there, I jumped to television, working as a producer for “World News with Diane Sawyer” at ABC News.
My work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, RollingStone.com, ABCNews.com, Al Jazeera America and several other outlets.
The fun stuff
When I’m not writing, I spend my free time begging my 8-year-old to pick up his Legos and watching my wife — a professional cellist — perform in concert.
I also like to read and walk our four dogs (yes, that is a lot of dogs).
I love what I do and I’m excited to do more.
Resume
Freelance copywriting
Senior writer/editor
3/2015 – present
Copywriting and editorial management for agency clients
Regular contributor to Earnest, Stash Invest and Delta Air Lines’ Sky Magazine
Editing and writing for academics, medical professionals and other clients
Phase2 Technology
Senior copywriter (freelance and staff positions)
12/2018– 4/2022
Copywriting and copy editing for web and mobile pages, email campaigns, and print materials
Editorial leadership and direction
Front-end content strategy
Freelance journalism
Writer/editor/producer
3/2015 – present
Features and breaking news for The Washington Post, The New York Times and RollingStone.com, and for ABC News and Al Jazeera America networks
Tulane University
Editorial director
8/2014 – 3/2015
Managed editorial direction for the Office of Editorial and Creative Services, including Tulane magazine and the New Wave website, plus writing and editing work
ABC News
Producer, “World News with Diane Sawyer”
Producer, ABC News.com
7/2008 – 8/2014
From December 2010 to August 2014, produced domestic and international breaking news and feature stories for “World News with Diane Sawyer.” This included pitching stories and show content, original reporting, booking, site location, shooting video and stills, editing, writing and graphics management.
From July 2008 to November 2010, produced 5-10 original stories per week for ABCNews.com and the “Good Morning America” website. At ABCNews.com, managed and maintained the U.S. News page.
The Journal News
Staff writer/blogger
8/2005 – 7/2008
Produced daily stories primarily county government and politics as well as state and federal politics. Also produced numerous breaking news and feature stories on deadline.
Journal Inquirer
Staff writer
5/2002 – 8/2005
Beats included municipal reporting, feature writing and breaking news covering local government, police and fire, economic development and education.
Awards
Edward R. Murrow Award
Winner, 2013
Best Newscast for “World News with Diane Sawyer"
Edward R. Murrow Award
Winner, 2013
Breaking News Coverage for “Tragedy at the Elementary School"
Peabody Award
Winner, 2012
“Superstorm Sandy”
35th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards
Nominated, 2014
“Direct Hit: Oklahoma Tornadoes”
34th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards
Nominated, 2013
“Tragedy at the Elementary School”
“Hidden America: Don’t Shoot I Want to Grow Up”