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Scott Raynor

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Creative and pragmatic writer/editor with six years of professional experience in: finding stories in data and dull documents, making complicated stuff sound simple, "boring" things interesting, and faraway phenomena relatable. Created content strategy, analyzed performance data, conducted content audits while growing traffic and engagement for an AOL-owned news property, and four SF-based startups. Four years experience in managing and encouraging freelance writers, bloggers and community contributors.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Marketing Manager

EVERFI
05.2018 - Current
  • Worked cross-functionally with subject matter experts to write accessible, insightful, and academically rigorous content (On sensitive topics like workplace harassment, ethics, and inclusion).
  • Synthesized a winning content strategy from prior assets and company acquisitions via audience research, search trends, keyword availability, and product offerings.
  • Forged relationships with industry publishers and influencers through outreach and highly credible content.

Content Marketing Manager

AdRoll
12.2015 - 02.2018
  • Lead content strategy, production, & management, resulting in 3x blog traffic growth, higher lead volume, and boosted brand awareness
  • Sales enablement content regularly received exceptional feedback from sales & account management teams
  • Collaborated with creative department in designing infographics, ads, newsletters, landing pages, and data-driven white papers
  • Thought leadership with the exec team.
  • Implemented new seo practices and xxx.

Content Editor

Scripted
11.2013 - 12.2015
  • Enhanced overall content quality by writing, proofreading, editing, and revising articles for accuracy and clarity.
  • Successfully managed dozens of writers for timeliness, quality, and adherence to client brand guidelines.
  • Boosted website traffic through the creation and optimization of SEO-friendly articles and headlines.

Editor

Marion Patch (AOL Property)
05.2011 - 07.2013
  • Principle writer, editor, and promoter of a digital and local news site.
  • Developed content and content management strategies that ensured content was relevant, thought-provoking, efficiently produced.
  • Regularly exceeded ambitious growth goals, and managed social communities for engagement.

Metro Beat Reporter

The Daily Iowan
01.2009 - 06.2011

Among top five student newspapers in US.

Staff Writer

Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism
05.2010 - 12.2010

Nonprofit online news publication started by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen J. Berrry.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism + Mass Communication, Political Science

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Skills

  • Content Strategy Development
  • Competitor Analysis
  • SEO Proficiency
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Keyword Analysis
  • Google Analytics
  • Public Relations
  • Contractor Management
  • Process Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Brand Positioning
  • Brand Messaging
  • Lead Generation

Volunteer Activity

  • Writing Tutor: Chapter 510, Writing Education Nonprofit, 2014 - 2020
  • Writing Tutor: 826 Valencia, Writing Education Nonprofit, 2014

Timeline

Content Marketing Manager

EVERFI
05.2018 - Current

Content Marketing Manager

AdRoll
12.2015 - 02.2018

Content Editor

Scripted
11.2013 - 12.2015

Editor

Marion Patch (AOL Property)
05.2011 - 07.2013

Staff Writer

Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism
05.2010 - 12.2010

Metro Beat Reporter

The Daily Iowan
01.2009 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism + Mass Communication, Political Science

University of Iowa
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