Hi, I’m Marcus.
I’m an expert in Strategic Content Creation, Journalistic Leadership & Brand-Forward Editing/Writing with two decades of proven Creativity and Force-Multiplying Hustle for organizations that punch above their weight.
I’m a leader who can do. I’m a doer who can lead.
HERE’S
WHAT I DO:
GROW 🪴
Throughout my career I’ve used best practices, no-nonsense make-things-simple writing, and data analysis to leave organizations better than I found them. From my early days tripling circulation at The Sandy Post to hitting the 1M visitors/month milestone at NRT, to writing the highest-ever performing content at The Krazy Coupon Lady, I’m dedicated to WINNING through growth!
BUILD 🔨
I love to seek out problems and build solutions to them. I’ve built editorial calendars, Airtable/Asana automations, editorial style guides/wikis, onboarding materials, article blueprints, and more. Whatever is needed to make the job clear, easy, and top-notch, you can count on me to build it.
BOND 🤝
I love to train and develop people. I love to create teams. I love to develop a positive work culture. Ask any of my many reports over the years, and they’ll describe a leadership style that demands excellence while treating people like… well… people. I’ve hosted many an online Pictionary game, and love making work a positive experience. I’ve done this over an over in remote settings, and I’ll strengthen your team, too.
FORTIFY 💪
From the start of my career, I’ve been dedicated to quality research, journalistic standards, and reporting facts — not feelings. It’s why I received numerous awards as the editor of a weekly newspaper during a tumultuous time in the city. I still have the increasingly old-school ethic that requires you to cite your sources, dig into the data, and SERVE readers.
DREAM 🦄
Let’s innovate. I’ve been on the cutting edge at every stop in my career. From early forays into online journalism to pioneering AI use on content teams, I’ve always got an eye on what’s next, and how it can serve media organizations and their audiences.
