Christopher Herring
Wind Gap,PA
Summary
Experienced news writer and editor with over 10 years covering censorship, Japanese culture, video games, anime, and politically charged media trends. Skilled in writing high-performing articles, investigative journalism, editorial curation, and creating visual content.
Regularly produced articles for Sankaku Complex and NicheGamer, with certain posts reaching 300K–1M+ views on social media. Strong understanding of internet culture, audience engagement, and news turnaround.
I also have about a decade's worth of experience moderating comments on news websites, and have also played Roblox for many years, so I'm knowledgeable when it comes to how k-12 students interact with each other online.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Companion Moderator
Sankaku Complex
Remote
02.2025 - Current
- Reviewed and moderated user-submitted edits to existing AI companion profiles, evaluating pending changes for adherence to platform guidelines.
- Assessed proposed content updates, approving appropriate edits and rejecting those that violated community standards or quality requirements.
- Maintained consistency across published profiles by ensuring all confirmed changes aligned with established policy rules.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while handling large volumes of submissions and making clear judgment calls on ambiguous or borderline content. Contributed to maintaining a safe, accurate, and high-quality content environment for platform users.
Freelance Writer
Provideniya LLC
Remote
03.2023 - Current
- Wrote long-form editorial content and cultural commentary focused on the Japanese adult video (JAV) industry.
- Analyzed emotional, aesthetic, and production differences between JAV and Western adult media.
- Combined cultural context, viewer psychology, and historical framing to produce engaging, thought-provoking pieces.
Freelance Writer
NicheGamer
Remote
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Produced dozens of high-performing news posts on censorship, Japanese games, and pop culture.
- Posts regularly earned 300K–1M+ views on social media, including investigative pieces.
- Created comparative analyses of game localization changes, including recorded footage and breakdowns.
- Articles have since been removed from the site following a shift in editorial direction; however, some examples remain visible via archived links and social media engagement.
Freelance Writer
Sankaku Complex
Remote
09.2013 - 03.2023
- Authored thousands of news articles, feature write-ups, image galleries, and investigative pieces focused on Japanese games, anime, localization controversies, censorship, and visual novels.
- While not a main focus of the job, was also responsible for moderating comments and making sure they adhered to website commenting guidelines.
- Created GIFs, edited images using GIMP and IrfanView, and used WordPress for formatting and publishing.
- Notable investigative piece: Love Live! Sunshine Poster Controversy (2020), revealing public pressure behind mall censorship.
- Wrote about politically sensitive media events, such as altered anime dubs, localization shifts, and agenda-driven censorship.
- Also worked as an editor for a couple years reviewing articles for accuracy, tone, formatting, and alignment with site standards before publication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pen Argyl High School
Pen Argyl, PA06.2008
Skills
- Writing & Editing: News writing, cultural commentary, investigative work
- Engagement Awareness: Strong sense of viral content, niche audience tone, and social media dynamics
- Research & Analysis: Side-by-side translation comparisons, video frame review, cross-platform sourcing
- Familiar with SEO best practices including keyword optimization, formatting for search visibility, and internal linking Experience reviewing post analytics to evaluate performance and reader engagement
- Moderate proficiency in Japanese; capable of translating simpler Japanese articles and media for English-language coverage
- Image Handling/GIF Creation: GIMP, IrfanView 64, GIF tools
- Content Management: WordPress, Slack, Twitter
- Collaborated with editorial teams to streamline topic planning and avoid redundant coverage, ensuring site-wide consistency, focus, and timely publication
- Familiar with interpreting content performance through analytics tools to identify trends and high-performing topics
- Developed thick skin when it comes to criticism and reading particularly vile comments, thanks to being familiar with online experiences for over 2 decades
Timeline
AI Companion Moderator
Sankaku Complex
02.2025 - Current
Freelance Writer
NicheGamer
09.2023 - 01.2024
Freelance Writer
Provideniya LLC
03.2023 - Current
Freelance Writer
Sankaku Complex
09.2013 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Pen Argyl High School
Sample Works
Here are some examples of news posts I've done in the past, with some requiring investigative work:
- https://news.sankakucomplex.com/2020/02/18/love-live-sunshine-mall-poster-removed-following-complaints-of-sexualizing-minors/
- https://news.sankakucomplex.com/2022/04/10/japanese-games-compromised-chrono-cross-remaster-censored-in-japanese-english/
- https://news.sankakucomplex.com/2019/10/20/funimation-alters-yu-no-dialogue-youre-such-a-misogynist/
- https://news.sankakucomplex.com/2021/11/27/vshojo-caught-up-in-phisher-controversy-feud-with-other-vtuber/
Some of my news acquiring substantial views on Twitter:
- Https://x.com/nichegamer/status/1741511787705483574 (https://archive.is/4oZod)
- Https://x.com/nichegamer/status/1702397186942599447
- Https://x.com/nichegamer/status/1712840063774568911
- Https://x.com/nichegamer/status/175091741786759551
- Https://x.com/nichegamer/status/1751977819310055864
Several of my articles have been cited or discussed by high-profile YouTubers, highlighting their relevance within online media circles:
Asmongold:
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wVudQHtUXM
Hero Hei:
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1icjhHvxQM
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glb_TpRtjW8
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgnFW_wO_DM
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFrm_6gDQ4c
Yellow Flash:
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pAibo1Kf5s
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqYSmCG6Gr0
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJZ-xgHKxIA
Vara Dark:
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opQVagu2jn0
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qllz4vAmBwE
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5x3GAem18M
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJDaTs62qJo
I've also created short-form YouTube videos (and some long-form) using a stock VTuber model to present anime and gaming news; built foundational skills in visual timing and cross-platform content adaptation. Some sample videos:
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5pfv-m8bm0
- Https://www.youtube.com/shorts/R9kKJ2Ag_OI
- Https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sfjE2I_L0ts
- Https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LYCwQmuDuTg