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Brandi Goode
Editor and contributor previously from CNN.
Brandi Goode is an editor and content creator with strong expertise in creating thought leadership articles and effective content marketing. She has ghostwritten blogs for global executives in tech and lifestyle industries, edited and created e-marketing materials for the public- and private-sector clients, drafted case studies for Fortune500 tech companies, and written social media marketing posts. At CNN, she has contributed articles about local attractions in cities across Asia. Her experience also includes managing the design, content, and layout of various publications such as DutchCham magazine and The Japan News daily newspaper.
Brandi is Available for Projects
Work with BrandiEmployment Highlights
Writer & Editor
Independent
September 2016 - Present (8 years 4 months)
Writer & Contributor
CNN
January 2011 - December 2016 (6 years)
Editor-in-Chief
Custom Media
August 2013 - April 2016 (2 years 9 months)
Writer
Metropolis Magazine
August 2011 - August 2013 (2 years 1 month)
Education Highlights
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
The University of Texas, Austin
January 1998 - December 2002 (5 years)
Portfolio
Hybrid Clouds: Worth the Hype
Social Media Campaign Posts
Artistry Meets Technology - Influencer Video Script
Disrupt or Be Disrupted
Dig Deeper Into Data
CNN Travel
100 Years of Trains, Tourism at Japan's Tokyo Station
Hybrid Clouds: Worth the Hype
Social Media Campaign Posts
Artistry Meets Technology - Influencer Video Script
Disrupt or Be Disrupted
Dig Deeper Into Data
CNN Travel
100 Years of Trains, Tourism at Japan's Tokyo Station
Resume
Writer & Editor
Independent
September 2016 - Present (8 years 4 months)
- Created technical case studies and digital marketing content for global technology companies, including social media posts and e-books.
- Interviewed staff and wrote B2B and internal marketing content such as sales newsletters and training manuals.
- Ghostwrote blogs for tech and lifestyle executives.
- Edited articles for publication in academic journals.
Writer & Contributor
CNN
January 2011 - December 2016 (6 years)
- Contributed articles to CNNTravel regarding local attractions in cities across Asia.
- Researched industry-related topics combining online sources, interviews and studies.
- Proofread and edited copy before publication.
Editor-in-Chief
Custom Media
August 2013 - April 2016 (2 years 9 months)
Custom Media is an award-winning, bilingual, digital content creation, and communication agency in Tokyo, Japan.
- Planned, edited, and wrote for monthly print and online magazine The Journal.
- Set deadlines, sourced and directed artwork, and maintained budgets.
- Recruited and managed freelance writers.
- Led the editorial team for client marketing projects, including digital and social media.
Writer
Metropolis Magazine
August 2011 - August 2013 (2 years 1 month)
Metropolis Magazine is uniquely positioned at the convergence of architecture, design, and culture based in New York.
- Pitched and wrote articles related to travel, dining, and leisure in Japan.
- Wrote clear marketing copy and conducted simple keyword research and utilized SEO guidelines to increase web traffic.
- Coordinated with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles.
Copyeditor
The Yomiuri Shimbun
March 2012 - August 2013 (1 year 6 months)
The Yomiuri Shimbun is a Japanese newspaper published in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and other major Japanese cities.
- Rewrote and edited translated stories for The Japan News daily newspaper.
- Wrote impactful headlines and laid out pages using design software.
Editor & Publications Manager
Dutch Chamber of Commerce
January 2010 - December 2011 (2 years)
The Dutch Chamber of Commerce is an independent international business association providing a networking platform for its members and qualified business services.
- Wrote a lead story and 30% of the content for the bimonthly magazine.
- Proofread and enhanced articles and supervised layout and design of the magazine.
- Conducted research and interviews on topics of interest to business professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
The University of Texas, Austin
January 1998 - December 2002 (5 years)