GIANNA ANNUNZIO

Hi, I’m Gianna. I’m a Chicago-based writer and the Managing Editor of *Furniture, Lighting & Decor* magazine. Let’s chat!

Welcome! I’m Gianna Annunzio, a Chicago-based editor and writer. I currently work as the Managing Editor of Furniture, Lighting & Decor magazine, where my days consist of planning editorial for print and writing monthly features, galleries and blogs pertaining to the interior design industry. Every day I look forward to interviewing our diverse industry experts, and love curating product gallery spreads for our readers.

Previously, I worked as an Associate Editor on Construction Equipment magazine, and a freelance journalist for several news publications including tronc (Tribune Publishing), New Eastside News, 22nd Century Media and Fancy Food magazine.

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Manage and plan editorial content including monthly features, galleries and blogs. Prioritize workload to meet multiple competing deadlines. Conduct interviews with industry experts for stories and online content. Curate product gallery spreads. Supervise editorial interns. Collaborate with editor and designer throughout layout and editing cycles. Promote and maintain social networking sites. Attend industry events to network gain knowledge on new products. Shoot and edit relevant video content. Oversee assigned custom projects.

Managing Editor

Furniture, Lighting & Decor magazine

10/2021 – Present

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.psum

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.

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.

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