GIANNA ANNUNZIO
Hi, I’m Gianna. I’m a Chicago-based writer and the Managing Editor of Sixtysix magazine. Let’s chat!
Skills
Well versed across usage styles including MLA, APA, and AP. Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Google Analytics/Google Search Trends. Creative writing and poetry. Proficient in interviewing and editing. Wordpress experience. Experience with DSLR photography/Adobe Lightroom, SEO, and HTML.
Experience
Managing Editor
Sixtysix magazine
4/2024 – Present
Lead the production of a biannual print and digital publication. Elevate editorial standards by developing a comprehensive publication style guide. Spearhead artist profiles, photoshoots and event programming to increase readership. Secure an average of two high-profile celebrity features per issue. Collaborate with creative director to develop editorial strategy and produce client materials. Oversee freelance writers, aligning editorial with the brand’s voice and maintaining deadlines. Curate a weekly newsletter and social media content, driving a 15% increase in audience engagement within six months. Craft features and news stories by reporting on high-profile design and fashion events.
Managed and planned editorial content including monthly features, galleries and blogs. Prioritized workload to meet multiple competing deadlines. Conducted interviews with industry experts for stories and online content. Curated product spreads. Supervised editorial interns. Collaborated with editor and designer throughout layout and editing cycles. Promoted and maintained social networking sites. Attended industry events to network gain knowledge on new products. Shot and edited video content. Oversaw assigned custom projects.
Managing Editor
Furniture, Lighting & Decor magazine
10/2021 – 4/2024
Researched and conducted expert interviews for monthly feature stories, product reports and daily news articles. Wrote and edited product content while maintaining correspondence with manufacturers and other stakeholders. Shot/edited video, and photographed equipment for magazine covers and spreads. Managed social media platforms and website content. Curated a daily e-newsletter. Travelled to events and trade shows for educational and networking purposes.
Associate Editor
Construction Equipment magazine
7/2018 – 10/2021
Freelance Reporter
Tribune Media Group
New Eastside News
22nd Century Media
Fancy Food Magazine
6/2017 – 1/2019
Interviewed community members and attended events to write hyperlocal feature stories. Submitted multiplearticles per week. Covered a range of topics including community events, breaking news and board meetings. Photographed events, wrote product descriptions and page introductions. Proofread and fact checked staff written articles. Regularly produced cover story and photos for Life & Arts sections. Researched events and pitched story ideas.
Communications Associate intern
Communication Strategies group
5/2016 – 11/2016
Wrote and edited relevant brand content for client websites and campaigns. Conducted media outreach for each project/event. Assisted with digital content marketing and client relations. Produced content for company social media. Compiled media lists and contact relevant outlets for proper coverage. Tracked website traffic through Google Analytics.
Planned and posted social media content, managed weekly budget and content calendar. Fine-tuned SEO on blog and website. Wrote and edited blog posts. Interviewed clients and vendors. Worked alongside creative team to execute marketing related projects. Proofread company documents. Helped re-launch company website by providing edits and copy to 200 webpages. Wrote press releases, product descriptions and eblast copy. Ghostwrote articles.
Copywriter and Editor
quality logo products
8/2016 – 6/2017
Features writer
The Vidette Newspaper
4/2014 - 5/2016
Wrote weekly feature articles for print and web. Covered local, entertainment, and pop culture briefs for webpage. Developed proficient skills in interviewing, editing, and organization. Attended weekly meetings, pitched story ideas, and worked efficiently alongside staff writers.
Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL / Aug 2012-May 2016
John Cabot University Study Abroad
Rome, Italy / July 2015-Aug 2015
Bachelor of Arts, English Studies. Mass Media minor. 3.9 major GPA.
Member of English Honors Society Sigma Tau Delta