Laine Doss
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Experienced food writer passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspire readers. Specialist in breaking news stories and cultivating professional relationships with restaurateurs, chefs, and other professionals in the hospitality industry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
Broken Palate
New York
01.2021 - Current
- Editor and lead writer for a Substack, an online publication with one million subscribers
- Broken Palate posts three stories a week that speak to the intersection of culture and food.
- Interview chefs and restaurateurs, develop interesting stories, and maintain Broken Palate's Instagram account.
Freelance Writer
Various National Publications
01.2009 - Current
- Freelance writer for several major publications (online and print) in travel, food, fashion, leisure, and fitness markets
- Publications include Wine Enthusiast, USA Today, Flamingo Magazine, Wall Street Journal Real Estate, Thrillist, FOUND NY, Fodor's Eater, Vice, and more.
- Optimize web content for SEO purposes, driving organic search traffic and improving website rankings.
- Utilize exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Research and write news stories, articles, guides, and reviews for online publications.
Food and Spirits Editor
Miami New Times
Miami, FL
11.2009 - 07.2023
- Editor and lead writer for award-winning Miami New Times food section, the leading alternative weekly publication in South Florida and part of Village Voice Media
- Responsible for a vital section of publication in both digital and traditional print formats with a monthly online audience (food vertical only) of over 800,000 unique pageviews
- Won AltWeekly food writing award for long-form expose on waiting tables and working on food trucks
- Grow circulation via social media and supervise a team of writers comprised of two food critics and eight freelancers; assign stories and edit/schedule content
- Write content, personally generating an average of ten stories a week
- Script and produce videos
- Editor of Taste, an annual full-color pullout supplement with unique food and drink-related content
- Represent the publication by acting as judge and MC at local and national food events and participate in industry panels and charity functions
- Appear on local and national radio and television as a food expert.
Promotions and Marketing Director
WFTL/James Crystal Radio Group
01.2005 - 10.2009
- Promotions and Marketing Director for a South Florida radio cluster that includes Fox Sports Radio, ESPN Sports Radio, and WFTL News Talk Radio
- Planned and executed live radio broadcasts and giveaways (cars, Super Bowl packages, and large cash prizes)
- Editor of annual full-color Football Guide and Hurricane Planning Guide
- Planned, promoted, and executed concerts and appearances with major television and radio personalities
Education
Technical Writing
New York University
New York, NYSkills
- Breaking news in a timely manner
- Feature writing
- Critical listicles
- SEO optimization
- Social media
- Content creation
- Fact-checking
- Editing stories
- Story pitching
Fun Facts
Avid runner, U.S. Passport holder, dog mom to two rescue pups, native New Yorker, tiki mug collector.
Timeline
Editor
Broken Palate
01.2021 - Current
Food and Spirits Editor
Miami New Times
11.2009 - 07.2023
Freelance Writer
Various National Publications
01.2009 - Current
Promotions and Marketing Director
WFTL/James Crystal Radio Group
01.2005 - 10.2009
Technical Writing
New York University