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Senior Fiction Editor

Strange Horizons • Freelance

Oct 2016 - Dec 2025 • 9 yrs 2 mos

• Evaluated and selected fiction submissions for publication, identifying high-potential stories aligned with editorial vision and audience expectations • Led developmental and line edits for 50+ authors, strengthening narrative structure, pacing, and thematic clarity • Collaborated with authors, editorial staff, and production teams to shepherd stories from acquisition through publication • Contributed to a Hugo Award–winning publication, maintaining high editorial standards and global readership engagement • Mentored associate editors and contributed to editorial decision-making and content direction

Senior Content Strategist and Content Manager

Two Barrels LLC • Fulltime

Mar 2022 - Oct 2025 • 3 yrs 7 mos

• Led content strategy and editorial production across digital platforms, aligning narrative with audience intent and business goals • Translated complex topics into accessible, engaging content—strengthening clarity, structure, and reader engagement • Partnered cross-functionally with design, marketing, and product teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact content • Managed editorial workflows, deadlines, and content systems—ensuring consistency across large-scale publishing outputs

Guest Editor

Fireside Magazine • Freelance

Jun 2022 - Oct 2022 • 4 mos

• Solicited and evaluated submissions, shaping issue themes and editorial direction • Worked directly with authors on revisions, balancing creative vision with market positioning • Coordinated with publishing teams to ensure timely delivery and cohesive issue development