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Alice Knisley Matthias

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Creative writer with the ability to deliver pieces for content and reported stories. Determined pursuer of hard-to-find sources and "what-do-you-know?" facts. Experience with online and print for a variety of publications and outlets. Delivers error-free and timely content. Comfortable with research, locating sources, and interviewing professionals and experts. Ten plus years of related experience. Knowledgeable Contributing writer with ten plus years of experience and hundreds of published pieces.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Contributing Writer

Allrecipes
03.2018 - Current
  • Generate weekly ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
  • Conduct thorough research on diverse topics for well-informed pieces that resonate with readers.
  • Brainstorm weekly ideas to create useful content of interest for trends and news items.
  • Complete research into assigned topics.
  • Provide writing support for various projects and departments.
  • Collaborate with team members news items, roundups and lists.
  • Repurpose and refresh of existing content.

Contributing Writer

Better Homes & Gardens
03.2022 - Current

    • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
    • Provide content, product information, descriptions, updates, trends and news.
    • Refresh of existing content and products descriptions for use.
    • Developed content for variety of topics, ranging from technical to lifestyle, for multiple areas of content.
    • Formatted content to adhere to industry-specific style guides.
    • Locate and conduct interviews with source subject matter experts for topics.

Contributing Writer

The New York Times Kids
03.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced reader engagement by producing well-researched and informative articles on various topics for young readers.
  • Developed compelling story ideas, conducting thorough research and interviews to create comprehensive articles for young readers.
  • Supported editorial team in achieving publication deadlines, maintaining a consistent writing output.
  • Pitched article ideas and concepts for age-appropriate content for young readers.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.

Contributing Writer

TIME For Kids
01.2021 - Current
    • Developed compelling story ideas, conducting thorough research and interviews to create comprehensive articles for young readers.
    • Located interesting sources and experts in respected fields for content.
    • Collaborated with editors for content revisions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to publication guidelines.
    • Supported editorial team in achieving publication deadlines, maintaining a consistent writing output.

Contributing Writer

Taste Of Home
04.2020 - Current
  • Generate ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
  • Conduct thorough research on diverse topics for well-informed pieces that resonate with readers.
  • Brainstorm ideas to create useful content of interest for trends and news items.
  • Complete research into assigned topics.
  • Provide writing support for various projects and departments.
  • Collaborate with team members news items, roundups and lists.
  • Repurpose and refresh of existing content.

Contributing Writer

Birds & Blooms
04.2020 - Current
  • Generate ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
  • Locate and secure experts for articles, content, trend pieces, how-to, and news.
  • Conduct thorough research on diverse topics for well-informed pieces that resonate with readers.
  • Brainstorm ideas to create useful content of interest for trends and news items.
  • Complete research into assigned topics.
  • Provide writing support for various projects and departments.
  • Collaborate with team members news items, roundups and lists.
  • Repurpose and refresh of existing content.

Contributing Writer

Family Handyman
06.2021 - Current
  • Created briefs, features and general content articles.
  • Enhanced reader engagement by producing well-researched and informative articles on various topics for home, garden, lifestyle, indoor and outdoor products, news and trends.
  • Developed story ideas for articles, roundup of products, and trends conducting research and interviews to create content.
  • Pitched ideas and concepts for original content, articles and refreshed articles.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
  • Located and secured sources for articles, trend pieces and how-to content.

Contributing Writer

Parade
08.2014 - Current
  • Generate ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
  • Conduct thorough research on diverse topics for well-informed pieces that resonate with readers.
  • Brainstorm ideas to create useful content of interest for trends and news items.
  • Complete research into assigned topics.
  • Provide writing support for various projects and departments.
  • Collaborate with team members news items, roundups and lists.
  • Repurpose and refresh of existing content.

Contributing Writer

Kids Discover
02.2012 - Current
    • Provide reader engagement by producing well-researched and informative articles on various topics for young readers.
    • Locate and conduct interviews with sources for articles for young readers.
    • Develop educational content and story ideas for young readers with research and interviews to create age-appropriate news and current event articles for young readers.
    • Create topics and pitch ideas for future content direction, providing valuable input and ideas for growth strategies.
    • Collaborated with editors for content revisions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to publication guidelines.
    • Supported editorial team in achieving publication deadlines, maintaining a consistent writing output.
    • Maintained a strong online presence, promoting published works through personal blog and social media channels.
    • Established relationships with industry experts, enhancing the credibility of published works.

Author

Scholastic
01.2019 - 08.2020

Author Children's book, "Tasty Snacks in a Snap" with original hands-on recipes for young readers. Part of Scholastic RISE reading series Reading Intervention Program for reading comprehension, word study and phonics, and guided writing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre

Wagner College
Staten Island, NY

Master of Science - Education

Wagner College
Staten Island, NY

Skills

  • Demonstrates perseverance and personal drive to meet deadlines
  • Writes clearly and effectively to convey feelings and emotions and communicate with readers
  • Creates and maintains a favorable public image for content-requesting organizations
  • Plans, reviews and revises content so it's ready for publication

Key Skills:

  • Investigative research
  • Story development
  • Persuasive writing
  • Editing
  • Interviewing skill
  • Media operations knowledge
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Adaptability to Change
  • Strong research skills
  • Creative Storytelling
  • Deadline-oriented

Timeline

Contributing Writer

Better Homes & Gardens
03.2022 - Current

Contributing Writer

Family Handyman
06.2021 - Current

Contributing Writer

TIME For Kids
01.2021 - Current

Contributing Writer

Taste Of Home
04.2020 - Current

Contributing Writer

Birds & Blooms
04.2020 - Current

Contributing Writer

The New York Times Kids
03.2020 - Current

Author

Scholastic
01.2019 - 08.2020

Contributing Writer

Allrecipes
03.2018 - Current

Contributing Writer

Parade
08.2014 - Current

Contributing Writer

Kids Discover
02.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre

Wagner College

Master of Science - Education

Wagner College
Alice Knisley Matthias