hi, my name is
ELIZABETH
KIRKHORN
writer | editor | strategist
About Me
Welcome to my portfolio - I'm glad you're here. I'm a Manhattan-based writer and editor currently working as a Manager of Creative Strategy at Dotdash Meredith as well as making a niche for myself in the freelance space by writing across a variety of content verticals. My work spans topics from how to recover from a prostatectomy, to the current state of the cryptocurrency industry, to the best cuddle positions of 2023. I'm trained to write anything I can get my hands on, and have deep experience synthesizing complicated information into something your readers will understand, enjoy, and act on.
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Health. Style. Technology. Retail. No matter your vertical, no matter your need, I'm ready to write.
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When I'm not at the keyboard, you can find me running on the West Side Highway, refreshing my "holds" list on the New York Public Library app, or having a martini with friends at midtown cocktail spot, Cello.
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Feedback, work inquiry, or just want to say hello? Find my contact details here.
Selected Work Experience
Manager, Creative + Strategy | Dotdash Meredith
March 2023 - Present
I'm in the trenches of the popular media space on a routine basis, crafting compelling, engaging content that helps audiences every day. I'm well-versed in what it takes to align with a specific brand's voice as part of the content creation process, since my role allows me to write, edit, and strategize across our massive portfolio of major brands. I'm motivated by inspiring audiences to take action, and I have a strong understanding of SEO optimization that helps me connect with them.
Social Media Chair | Elon Alumni NYC
July 2020 - Present
I serve on my local chapter of the Elon Alumni Board as the social media chair, working as a digital megaphone to promote our monthly events. This involves conceptualizing, designing, disseminating, and evaluating a new social campaign each month. In this position, I have increased our social following by 68.3%. Use my social media prowess for copy, for email marketing, or campaign planning assistance.
Writer + Consultant | Self-Employed
March 2020 - Present
My background in writing has served as the bread and butter of my career from the get-go. As a freelancer, my work has appeared throughout the digital stratosphere in publications like People, InStyle, Entertainment Weekly, and beyond. While my vast writing background has allowed me to broach every vertical from pets to beauty to tech, I'm especially passionate about the health and sexuality space, and have had a number of experiences in editorial strategy, e-commerce, and audience growth (most notably as a Consultant at O.school).
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Copyeditor | CreativeDrive
August 2019 - March 2020
At CreativeDrive, I wore multiple hats as writer, proofreader, and quality control specialist. With high profile clients including Hilton, Girl Scouts, and Philosophy, I was charged with seeing creative materials such as menus, magazines, and scripts meet brand standard from conception to delivery. On a daily basis, I worked on editing, writing, advising, and sharpening my attention to detail by critiquing and correcting creative content.
Education
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
The New School | New York, NY
Focus in Creative Nonfiction. Provost's Scholar. Selected as Events & Marketing Graduate Assistant to the School of International Affairs. GPA: 4.0.
Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Communications & English
Elon University | Elon, NC
Minor in Leadership Studies. Named to Sigma Tau Delta and and Lambda Pi Eta academic honor societies. Nonfiction Editor of Colonnades Literary & Art Journal, 2018-2019. Graduated Cum Laude.