Writer, Editor &
Digital Health Specialist

In 2008, I received my MFA from the Tisch School of the Arts. But instead of celebrating, I was panicking. I was in debt, couldn’t find a job, and was having a hell of a time with my mental and physical health. So, on a whim, I decided to move to Boulder, Colorado. What felt like a random hail mary at the time turned out to be one of the most important experiences of my life. Not only did I learn how to treat many of my ailments with nutrition and other whole-body strategies, I realized that I wanted to help others do the same.

While creative writing is my first love, health and wellness is a close second. I’ve dedicated my career — and my personal life, really — to helping others feel educated and empowered when it comes to their own health journey. I enjoy aligning myself with brands and projects that place a priority on scientific integrity, readability, and fun.

I also love creating and/or building upon a brand voice, elevating health content so it stands out from the crowd, and helping to promote wellness products to the right audience.

Writing Samples

After gaining valuable skills in the start-up space, I’ve held a variety of senior editorial and content management positions at well-known health and lifestyle sites including Forbes, Healthline, WW, Popsugar, and Carnegie Corporation, among others.

My experience includes:

  • Extrapolating data from peer-reviewed studies (PubMed, etc.) and pharma documentation to create simplified, user-centric content

  • Developing/championing brand voice across channels

  • Expert interviews

  • Content calendar creation

  • E-Commerce (Best Ofs, product reviews) ideation, data pulling, writing and editing

  • Newsletters

  • Social campaigns

  • Product lifestyle content planning

  • Managing a team (in person/virtual)

  • Branded content

  • Freelancer onboarding/invoicing

Additionally, I am a working screenwriter and have had a feature script optioned by a major production company (Intrepid Pictures) in the last three years.

Catherine Clark
Head of Content at Pillar4 Media. Online content, design, and digital product professional

“If I were selecting my dream team, Jessica would be at the top of the list. Her conscientiousness, nimble thinking, advanced management skills, and stellar editing prowess make her ideal for encouraging, mentoring, and rallying the troops. She is a critical thinker, always looking for ways to improve systems and tools while continually meeting tangible goals. Jessica is an asset to any team and an absolute pleasure to know.”

Erin Quinlan
Features director, Cosmopolitan magazine

“As the only FT staff reporter on a tiny team, Jess demonstrated outstanding grit and agility in developing WW’s public-facing digital content during the coronavirus pandemic, pivoting from long-form SEO features to fast-twitch, news-driven service and analysis that addressed breaking COVID research, emerging cultural conversations around weight and wellness, and the audience’s deepest needs and hardships during the outbreak. Jess was ruthless in landing big sources, ever committed to getting the story right, and always prepared to confront whatever an upside-down day might bring. It’s my sincere honor to have Slacked and Zoomed with her so closely.”

 Let’s Connect.

  • Resume and additional samples available upon request