Bryan A. Anthony
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Writer, editor, and content strategist with more than 10 years of experience in print and digital publications. A curious storyteller with a knack for transforming technical information into easily digestible and relatable content. Skilled communicator adept at collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to increase brand awareness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Editor
Houzz
04.2015 - 01.2023
- Member of the Houzz Editorial team, part of the Branding and Communications department, responsible for increasing brand awareness and explaining Houzz research through storytelling.
- Played instrumental role in creating editorial calendar to reach company's 65 million users worldwide.
- Drove sales of Houzz products and built engagement among two core audiences: homeowners and professionals in the design and remodeling space.
- Developed, assigned, wrote and edited more than 1,000 high-quality consumer and industry-related articles under deadline pressure.
- Managed between 5-10 freelance writers at any given time.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
Contributing Writer
San Francisco Magazine, 7x7
11.2010 - 04.2015
- Wrote print and digital articles covering home design, arts & culture, travel, and real estate.
- Interviewed industry experts to create sponsored content for companies including Wells Fargo and Audi.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
Assistant Editor
California Home + Design
05.2011 - 08.2012
- Wrote and edited feature articles and front and back of book content for monthly print publication.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines for articles and covers.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Assisted in complete redesign of magazine and developed new and innovative features.
- Managed year-round editorial internship program.
Education
Master of Arts - Writing
California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CABachelor of Arts - History
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILSkills
- Story and Content Idea Development
- Audience and Reader Appeal
- Usability Research and Analysis
- Source Interviewing
- Communications and Media
- Social Media Platforms
- Press Releases
- Spelling, Punctuation and Syntax
Timeline
Associate Editor
Houzz
04.2015 - 01.2023
Assistant Editor
California Home + Design
05.2011 - 08.2012
Contributing Writer
San Francisco Magazine, 7x7
11.2010 - 04.2015
Master of Arts - Writing
California College of the Arts
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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