Piper Weiss
Writer + Editor + Creative Producer
Cold Spring,NY
Summary
Multimedia storyteller with a passion for research-driven content and compelling narrative that drives engagement. Experienced at shaping unique editorial content across platforms with an eye for the big picture.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer-Editor
Freelance
1 2018 - Current
- Bestselling author of You All Grow Up and Leave Me (HarperCollins), a work of historical nonfiction set in early '90s New York City. An Amazon Editor's Pick and named on Best Books lists by Marie-Claire, Town and Country, CrimeReads and Oxygen
- Content strategy and development editor for authors and media platforms including Tablet Media, Levo and Gotham Ghostwriters
- Published features, essays and reporting for Yahoo Health, Elle, Random House's Hazlitt and elsewhere
- Contributor to podcast and radio outlets NPR, CBC, Tenfold More Wicked and The Blotter Presents
Documentary Story Producer
Freelance
01.2020 - Current
- Co-created and co-produced Hulu's Emmy-nominated docuseries Captive Audience, based on the real family behind an infamous '80s Made-For-TV movie
- Developed archival-based documentary project on "Rock Groupies" in partnership with ABC News Studios
Editorial Director
HelloGiggles
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Oversaw 50+ freelancers and editorial staff for Zooey Deschanel's millennial entertainment platform with 15+ original daily features
- Grew readership by 10 million unique users within12-month period, leading to successful acquisition by Time Inc.
Senior Features Editor
Yahoo
01.2011 - 03.2015
- Two-time winner of Yahoo's Editorial Award for top-performing features and original reporting
- Pitched, packaged and programmed content optimized with performance tracking metrics, metadata and SEO best practices
Author of My Mom, Style Icon
Chronicle Books
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Creator of archival photo-driven anthology
- Partnerships and promotions with major retailers including Urban Outfitters, Coach and Conde Nast's Lucky
Deputy Lifestyle Editor
New York Daily News
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Assigned and edited feature articles, developed franchises and wrote entertainment and human interest content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Writing Seminars
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore 05.2001 -
Skills
Story Producing
Reporting and Writing
Short and Long-Form Editing
Archival Research
Pitch Decks and Proposals
SEO Metrics CMS
Timeline
Documentary Story Producer
Freelance
01.2020 - Current
Editorial Director
HelloGiggles
04.2015 - 01.2017
Author of My Mom, Style Icon
Chronicle Books
01.2011 - 09.2011
Senior Features Editor
Yahoo
01.2011 - 03.2015
Deputy Lifestyle Editor
New York Daily News
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Writing Seminars
Johns Hopkins University
05.2001 -
Writer-Editor
Freelance
1 2018 - Current