Avery Stone
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
I'm a New York-based journalist with 10 years of full-time writing, editing, and management experience at large media companies. I also write features for a selection of major media outlets as a freelancer.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Editor
SPY (Penske Media Corporation)
New York , NY
04.2023 - Current
- Lead the editorial and content strategy for SPY, a men's commerce and lifestyle publication.
- Oversee a team of writers, editors, and producers who create engaging and informative content for millions of SPY's newsletter and site readers.
- Maintain a database of contacts including writers, photographers, and illustrators for future collaboration opportunities.
- Created recurring interview and editorial franchises around men's consumer behavior (Card-Carrying, The SPY Debrief, The Breakdown).
Freelance Features Writer
Self-Employed
New York , NY
01.2016 - Current
- Write features for various major media outlets, including The Cut (NY Mag), The Hollywood Reporter, ESPN, ELLE, GQ, VICE, NYLON, Eater, Billboard, DEPARTURES, Travel + Leisure, and more.
Commerce Editorial Director
Dotdash Meredith
New York , NY
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Directed the development and implementation of commerce editorial standards, policies, and procedures for Byrdie and Brides.
- Managed a team of senior editors and freelancers.
- Analyzed revenue and traffic and report changes to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure brand consistency across all media channels.
Senior Commerce Editor
Dotdash Meredith
New York , NY
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Developed commerce editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control across DDM brands.
- Assigned and edited roundups and product reviews across DDM brands, including Byrdie, The Spruce, and Verywell.
- Coordinated employee product testing and added insights to relevant roundups.
Associate Digital Editor
DEPARTURES
New York , NY
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Pitched and wrote articles and evergreen roundups across the site's travel, culture, and home sections.
- Edited, fact-checked, and updated online-only news stories and features.
- Wrote short features for the Culture section of DEPARTURES' print magazine.
Social News Writer
For the Win (USA TODAY Sports)
New York , NY
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Researched, gathered, and reported on sports news stories.
- Attended press conferences, briefings and other events to gather information for news stories.
Digital Innovation Fellow
HuffPost
New York , NY
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Wrote trending pieces for verticals across the site, including Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Sports.
- Previous to Fellowship, contributed to the HuffPost College and HuffPost Queer Voices sections.
Editorial Intern
Fortune Magazine
Boston , MA
- 08.2013
Editorial Intern
Fortune Magazine
Boston , MA
- 08.2011
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Amherst College
Amherst, MA06-2014
High School Diploma -
Phillips Academy Andover
Andover, MA06-2010
Skills
- Story Pitching
- Story Writing
- Story Assignments
- Source Interviewing
- Copywriting And Editing
- Team Guidance
- Budget Management
- Personnel Supervision
- Revenue Generation Strategies
- Strategic Planning
- Developing Relationships
Affiliations
- Former college ice hockey player (Amherst College, NCAA Division III)
- Proficient in French
Timeline
Deputy Editor
SPY (Penske Media Corporation)
04.2023 - Current
Commerce Editorial Director
Dotdash Meredith
02.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Commerce Editor
Dotdash Meredith
12.2018 - 02.2022
Associate Digital Editor
DEPARTURES
08.2016 - 08.2018
Freelance Features Writer
Self-Employed
01.2016 - Current
Social News Writer
For the Win (USA TODAY Sports)
12.2014 - 12.2015
Digital Innovation Fellow
HuffPost
06.2014 - 12.2014
Editorial Intern
Fortune Magazine
- 08.2013
Editorial Intern
Fortune Magazine
- 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Amherst College
High School Diploma -
Phillips Academy Andover
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