erin conlon

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erin conlon 🌞

RÉSUMÉ

I’m passionate about out-of-the-box problem solving and brands that have something to say.

  • November 2022 - Present

    Generate copy for emails, push notifications, SMS, OOH placements, app UX, and social and print ads for a forward-thinking, digital-first theater brand.

    Create and disseminate cross-functional copy guidelines to ensure brand consistency and best practices at all touchpoints.

    Test and optimize marketing funnel messaging related to awareness, acquisition, conversion, and retargeting.

    Provide all messaging – from internal key concepts to marketing materials – for an all-new rewards program launch.

    Regularly meet with high-level stakeholders and C-suite executives for approvals.

    Write scripts and work with production partners on CTV and podcast ads.

    Manage two freelance copywriters.

  • November 2022 - December 2023

    Create marketing emails, SMS texts, and ads with a topical, conversational tone while moving business outcomes for a cult-favorite D2C underwear brand

    Drive consistency of messaging and tone across all owned platforms

    Produce key messaging touchpoints and POVs for launches and campaigns

    Write, test, and update digital and product page copy for hundreds of SKUs to reflect SEO performance and improve UX

    Brainstorm trend-forward, shareable social content

    Strategize thoughtful, results-driven content creation

    Generate consumer-friendly language around sustainability initiatives

    Work cross-functionally with teams and stakeholders in all corners of the business

  • January 2021 - Present

    Write and edit engaging articles about relevant news in North Brooklyn

    Pitch pieces about local social justice initiatives, small businesses, neighborhood history, art exhibits, upcoming events, and more

    Conduct thoughtful, thorough interviews with sources and capture complementary content (photos, videos, etc)

    Communicate regularly with the managing editor

    Share articles to social media to generate added web traffic and engagement

  • June 2016 - June 2023

    Provide live social media coverage of The Governors Ball music festival

    Maintaining a consistent, witty, and dialed-in brand tone throughout

    Run point on Twitter to generate engaging content, interact with followers, and disseminate vital event information

    Identify viral moments in real time and pitch creative concepts for TikTok

    Collaborate closely with photographers and content producers

    Ensure partners’ and sponsors' contractual needs are met and approved via specified platforms

  • May 2022 - November 2022

    Write on-brand and strategically informed copy for CRM campaigns and digital deliverables like banner ads, social placements, and in-app events

    Provide copy for partner initiatives from start to finish with the goal of expanding our subscriber base

    Create and disseminate voice and tone guidelines to promote brand consistency across all verticals

    Work closely with design counterparts to create cohesive and captivating creative assets

    Create comprehensive launch comms for the new, elevated artist-first platform SoundCloud for Artists

  • November 2019 - May 2022

    Compose blog posts about a vast range of company-wide initiatives; contributing over 100 posts and earning 4 million page views

    Curate weekly newsletters with engaging headlines to roughly 15 million subscribers to drive company streaming and download goals

    Develop and disseminate a style guide for consistency across the organization

    Write and edit suggested copy for web banners, app tiles, and social media posts

    Strategically test YouTube metadata to increase viewership and subscriber count

    Liaise with high-profile artist partners on content approval and messaging synergy

    Provide scripts for promotional videos for both internal and public-facing company use

    Seek new and creative editorial opportunities for our owned digital verticals

  • July 2018 - August 2019

    Ensure all creative, copy, and POVs align with overarching brand strategies

    Write CRM copy for promotional emails and app messaging, both campaign-based and evergreen

    Provide copy for brand pitch decks, internal communication, and external company-performance newsletters

    Advise on brand strategies to highlight personality, tone, objectives, and values

    Communicate and develop paid recommendations for promoted social campaigns, including assigning budgets, setting KPIs, and reporting on metrics

    Work closely with junior team members to activate around client deliverable dates, quick turnarounds, and creation timelines

    Work with a diverse range of clients like Burger King, Coca-Cola, Netflix, Parking.com, Bideawee, and more

    Work with external influencers and PR partners to support a healthy brand ecosystem and grow following

  • October 2016 - July 2018

    Brainstorm, draft, present, and execute monthly platform content that strongly aligns with brand personality, objectives, and values

    Write and edit all post copy and concept pitches across owned social platforms

    Utilize SBMS and Zoho to launch and facilitate paid social campaigns

    Collect and organize reporting data to track content performance and glean learnings

    Generate brand personality decks to dictate tone of copy and content and appeal to a variety of demographics

    Coordinate with field marketing team for social support and adequate live activation coverage

  • Project management via Basecamp, Monday.com, Asana, and Airtable

    Email and SMS marketing via MailChimp, Adobe, Klaviyo, and Braze

    Adobe Photoshop, Audition, InDesign, and Premiere Pro, and Figma

    Wordpress and all social platforms

    Paid social campaign management platforms — SBMS, Zoho, and Facebook and Twitter Ads Managers

  • Rutgers University | New Brunswick

    BA, Journalism and Media Studies

    2012 - 2015