Born in Pittsburgh.
Raised on AP style.

 
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My mom was a journalist. My dad, a PR guy. They taught me to think creatively, speak precisely and revere the AP stylebook. So of course, I chose a profession where I could use fragments and make up words. Classic youngest child.

I cut my teeth at the Missouri School of Journalism, where I earned my master's in strategic communication, published research on brand loyalty and subsisted mainly on cereal. Since then, I've been in the agency world—writing about everything from luxury goods to gas station roller dogs.

I'm happiest in a room full of other creatives, throwing out ideas that start with: “This might be stupid, but …” I love trying on different tones of voice, and I believe any topic can be fascinating if you ask the right questions. Which is why I ask a lot.

 

“Jane has the eye of a hawk, eagle, or other effective raptor; the cleverness of a fox; the discernment of a housecat being offered unfamiliar food; and the wisdom of an octopus or owl, whichever you consider more wise.”

— The nicest thing anyone’s ever said about me

 
 

Education & Experience

 
 

Young & Laramore
Senior Writer | January 2020-Present
Writer | December 2016-January 2020

Work with and learn from people much smarter than me. Concept and write for brands including Speedway, Louisville Slugger, the YMCA, Merrell and Brizo luxury faucets. Helped win the largest pitch in the agency’s history.

Pivot Marketing
Writer | August 2015-December 2016

Wrote print and web copy, scripts, and articles. Prepared media kits, content calendars, and creative briefs. Developed media relationships, pitched stories, and managed social media channels for my clients at this small-but-mighty agency in Indy.

Influence & Co.
Editorial Intern | February 2015-May 2015

Edited copy. Lots and lots of copy. Ghostwrote pieces for Entrepreneur, Yahoo, Techli, and other outlets. Became the company’s first intern to pass editor training at one of the nation's leading content marketing agencies.

University of Missouri
Graduate Teaching Assistant | August 2013-May 2015

Graded 25-50 papers per week about everything from tractors to artificial insemination. Yep, even that.

Missouri School of Journalism | 2013-2015

M.A. in journalism with an emphasis in strategic communication
Inductee of Kappa Tau Alpha academic honor society

Asbury University | 2009-2013

B.A. in journalism and English with a minor in Spanish
Summa cum laude

 
 

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