Nashia Baker

I am a 2017 University of Kansas graduate with a major in journalism and minor in Spanish.

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Architectural Digest at Condé Nast - PRESENT

Senior Commerce Editor

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Hearst Magazines 

Commerce Editor

​Wrote and edited SEO-focused home and lifestyle content across all brands in the Hearst Magazines portfolio, such as Cosmopolitan, House Beautiful, Good Housekeeping, Oprah Daily, and Delish.

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Dotdash Meredith 

Contributing Writer and Editor 

Led the editorial team and served as a planning committee member at :BLACKPRINT to connect, empower, and celebrate the notable contributions of Black people in the world of media and entertainment

• Collaborated with executive editors across Dotdash Meredith brands, including PEOPLE, InStyle, and more, to pitch, curate, and write content highlighting Black thought leaders and Hollywood’s leading talent 

• Assisted with event planning, including interviews with politicians, activists, and creatives

• Worked with :BLACKPRINT’s network of writers for coverage in Dotdash Meredith publications 

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Dotdash Meredith 

Associate Editor 

Ideated, created, and edited evergreen and news-driven content across all core programs to advance the Martha Stewart Living and Weddings publications' digital teams

• Lead editor to pitch, write, and oversee daily news content 

• Wrote and produced long-form stories based on interviews with experts, entrepreneurs, and influencers across industries worldwide

• Wrote copy for stories and convert projects from the print magazine for digital 

• Conceptualized and executed revenue-leading ecommerce content

• Worked with senior editors for SEO projects, sold campaigns, tentpoles, and other principal edit initiatives

• Optimized content refreshes with SEO and service-driven best practices

• Helped create and publish content on social media platforms

• Tracked data on readership analytics and top-performing stories

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Dotdash Meredith 

Assistant Editor

Supported the digital teams of the Martha Stewart Living and Weddings publications with production, research, and writing. Worked closely with the Digital Director, Deputy Editor, and vertical editors to create content for the publications.

• Pitched and wrote stories across all content verticals

• Conducted interviews with global entrepreneurs and experts for long-form stories

• Helped publish content on social media platforms

• Refreshed dated content with current editing best practices and new, engaging material 

• Completed production work and photo research

• Built news stories and SEO-focused content in content management systems

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Hearst Magazines

Contributing Writer and Weekend Editor

Contributing writer to Delish and House Beautiful for weekday coverage. Lead weekend writer and editor for both digital teams.

• Pitched and wrote news stories regarding lifestyle content including food, health and wellness, and home design

• Created clones of Hearst brand stories

• Scheduled and posted news stories and clones for social media distribution

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ShoutVox Media

Contributing Writer

• Researched content on topics including finance, technology, pop culture, and entertainment

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Family Features Editorial Syndicate 

Editorial Assistant

• Assisted in layout proofing, revisions of multilingual copy, and image sizing and placement  

• Designed print and digital content using the Adobe Creative Suite and content management systems, such as Joomla  

• Wrote and edited a range of lifestyle stories in the forms of features, spreads, releases, listicles, and product roundups 

• Produced blog content, social media posts, and marketing and promotional materials

• Administered online file distribution to Family Features' nationwide network of publishers

• Conducted website coding, content creation and Getty/Fotolia image searches for eLivingToday.com, Culinary.net, and the Family Features website

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Kansas City Art Institute

Donor Communications Coordinator & Creative Writer

• Conducted external outreach to regional organizations for support of the institute

• Created and inserted detailed research regarding KCAI connections in donor database

• Wrote and edited grants/creative content for the institute’s multimedia platforms

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Kansas City Star - 913 Magazine

Freelance Writer

• Wrote and reported lifestyle stories to shed light on education and diversity

• Developed content to distribute in the digital and print publications

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KU William Allen White School of Journalism

Multimedia Journalist

• Researched, wrote, and reported for the Jayhawk Journalist Alumni Magazine

• Created diverse magazine designs/layouts and assisted with photography

• Connected with PR and communication departments for alumni outreach

• Assisted in content creation, coding with Drupal and Squarespace, and updates for the KU J-School website and digital magazine

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Style on the Hill Magazine

Content Contributor

• Interviewed, authored, and edited online content, such as diversity-based topics

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The University Daily Kansan

News Correspondent

• Pitched and wrote stories with topics such as health, culture, environment

• Reported breaking news and trending stories in the community​

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Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

Marketing and Communications/Journalism Intern

• Updated social media, media tracking, and website content

• Serviced networking events to connect the Chamber with businesses across the Kansas City community

• Wrote for the Chamber newsletter and GrowKC magazine