Brandi Goode
Copywriter

Brandi Goode

Editor and contributor previously from CNN.
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About

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.

Employment

6 roles
Sep 2016 - Present 9 years 7 months
Writer & Editor
Independent
  • 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.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2016 5 years 11 months
Writer & Contributor
CNN
  • 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.
Aug 2013 - Apr 2016 2 years 8 months
Editor-in-Chief
Custom Media

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.
Aug 2011 - Aug 2013 2 years
Writer
Metropolis Magazine

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.
Mar 2012 - Aug 2013 1 year 5 months
Copyeditor
The Yomiuri Shimbun

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.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 1 year 11 months
Editor & Publications Manager
Dutch Chamber of Commerce

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

Jan 1998 - Dec 2002 4 years 11 months
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
The University of Texas, Austin

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