“Alex is one of the most flexible and authentic storytellers and creatives that I have had the privilege of working with. We have worked together through multiple clients and over the past 13 years. She brings a deep level of engagement and attention to everything that she does, taking the time to understand the core values and tactical needs of her clients before she writes a single word.”
— Sara Jensen - Designer

PORTFOLIO

I have worked as an editor, online and in print, for well over a decade and have over 25 years of experience as a published writer. As a journalist, I have written for print magazines and online publications about film, art, fashion and design, literature, social media ethics, and eco-conscious beauty. My work as a developmental editor includes memoirs, biographies, health and wellness titles, film history, and children’s books. I also collaborate with private clients to refine their voices online, onstage, and in print. For a selection of published writing, see portfolio HERE.

REAL GENEVIEVE Magazine - Issue One | Editor: Genevieve Gorder / Art Director: Sara Jensen

CinemaEditor magazine, Vol. 59/Issue 4 (2009) | Ed: Edgar Burcksen/Art Director: Luci Zakhary

SASKIA Gift Guide 2022

TESTIMONIALS

“I have been lucky to work with Alex on several exciting projects. Her ability to see the big picture combined with her laser focus for structure and details makes working with her a dream.”
— Kal Barteski - Artist + Activist
“I worked with Alex while publishing my first book and was so encouraged by the attention and passion that she brought to my project. It is evident that she cares greatly about her work, and I felt super supported throughout the editing process. She is a joy to collaborate with, and I highly recommend her.”
— Chloe Taylor – Author of The Big Book of Invisible Technology
“I absolutely loved working with Alex on my book, Strong Women. As a first-time author nervous about handing off my draft after being alone with it for so long - would anyone else get it? — I was so reassured by, and pleased with, the edits. She got it, she gets it, and l’d recommend her services to anyone.”
— Kari Koeppel – Author of Strong Women

Experience

Developmental Editor - Freelance
Jan 2011 to Present

  • From memoirs to film criticism, TED talks to website copy, work with private clients and businesses to strengthen their voices and messaging online, in print, and for the stage.

  • Edit biographies, health and wellness titles, cookbooks, film histories, and children’s books for both authors and publishers.

  • Deliver comprehensive reviews of manuscripts to authors and publishers.

Writer - Freelance
1999 to Present

  • Published online and in print for over twenty-five years in books, magazines, and websites. For a selection of published pieces, see portfolio HERE.

  • Wrote weekly arts column for two years for AOL/Time Warner Digital City Los Angeles.

  • Created If Emily Posted, a guide to social media ethics, one of the very few regular columns published by BlogHer.com (now SheKnows Media).

  • Longtime film journalist at CinemaEditor magazine.

  • Worked with prestigious American Cinema Editor (ACE) organization from 2005-2010 interviewing filmmakers to prepare award presentation materials for the annual ACE Eddie Awards and Lifetime Achievement honorees.

  • Published in 2012 anthology, Voices of the Year, highlighting the best writing across the blogosphere.

Creative Director - SASKIA
Brooklyn, NY
Apr 2020 to May 2024

  • Oversaw marketing, graphic design, social media, public relations, and creative strategy for boutique jewelry design studio.

  • Helped a predominantly brick and mortar small business survive and thrive through the pandemic by building robust e-commerce presence and a DIY line.

  • Integrated the e-commerce and in-person client experience.

  • Created cohesive branding across brick and mortar and online storefronts.

  • Conceptualized and created marketing campaigns for weekly newsletters with over 15K active subscribers.

  • Company surpassed sales goals 2021-2023 amidst the pandemic.

Financial Market Research Editor - Informa Financial Intelligence
Los Angeles, CA
May 2015 to Feb 2021

  • Wrote and edited financial market research documents and reports for international roster of financial institutions.

  • Created presentations for Fortune 500 clients.

  • Worked in a full-time freelance capacity until 2019 and then came in on request for special projects through 2021.

Social Media Consulting - Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
Feb 2012 to Dec 2016

  • Monthly BlogHer.com column about social media ethics and netiquette, If Emily Posted, led to work as a consultant for clients seeking to create best practices across their social media channels.

  • Taught IP 101 and best practices to bloggers and brands.

  • Performed social media audits and created style guides that aligned brands’ missions and goals with their social platforms.

Managing Editor  - CinemaEditor magazine
Los Angeles, CA
Jan 2010 to Nov 2010

  • Collaborated with roster of contributing writers and managed editorial staff to create compelling storytelling and reporting about Hollywood film and television post production.

  • Coordinated distribution and collaborated with marketing and publicity.

  • Designed updated style guide to align with current industry practices.

Public Relations and Research - Private Client (Author)
Beverly Hills, CA
Jun 2007 to Oct 2009

  • Created publicity materials, maintained correspondence, and conducted research for bestselling author both before and after the publication of several books.

Recent Volunteer WORK

Copywriting
Code for America
Feb 2022 to Aug 2022

Copywriting + Design
Indivisible GA
Apr 2022 to Jun 2022

Skills

Copywriting

Copy Editing

Journalism

Developmental Editing

Research

Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/Lightroom

Microsoft Office

Social Media

Editorial and Content Management

Ghost Writing

References available upon request