Brian Parchmann: Lead Content Creator in San Diego, CA
Brian Parchmann
Lead Content Creator
San Diego | United States
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101 Network
Lead Content Creator | 11/2017 - Current
Articles generated over $900K Gross Margin, 70M unique sessions, 900M page views.
• Writer for History 101 and Tie Breaker.
• Research, pitch and write feature stories for sports and history brands.
• Use data analytics and BI tools to track story performance and trending topics.
• Utilize SEO and marketing strategies to consistently produce viral content.
101 Network
Lead Editor | 05/2018 - Current
Serve as managing editor and lead content strategist for O&O and third party publishing sites.
• Direct and oversee all stages of content development across 12 sites.
• Train and supervise third party editorial teams for four globally recognized publishing and product sites.
• Analyze data on Google Data Studio, tracking user engagement and market trends to develop target audience.
• Daily content optimizations to track and improve KPIs across:
CTR, Bounce %, Time on Page, page views, Completion %, sessions, CPC, RPS, GM
• Direct contact to media, revenue, tech and editorial teams, regarding UX and product.
12up.com
Content Writer | 07/2016 - 11/2017
Generated over 2,000 articles and 16,000,000 unique views.
• Digital sports media contributor, writing breaking news and opinion pieces.
• Research and pitch story ideas for team of writers.
• Consistent front-page contributor.
anthro.is
Content Creator (Contract) | 10/2016 - 02/2017
• Writer for integrated marketing and technology management services company.
• Create original content covering athletes’ endeavors on and off field through NFL season:
Odell Beckham Jr., Landon Collins, Julio Jones, Josh Norman, Eddie Lacy
• In charge of producing content for NFL athletes’ official websites:
odellbeckhamjr13.com, landoncollins21.com, juliojones.com, jnorman24.com, eddielacyrb.com
• Promote player/brand awareness, create and edit content, ensure all information provided is verifiable.
Shmoop University Inc.
Scriptwriter | 08/2015 - 07/2016
• Digital curriculum company that makes learning, teaching, and test prep materials that are smart and fun.
• Content writer, teaching English, history, and test-prep material.
• Focus on integrating humor videos for an engaging educational experience.
• Inclusive language that appeals to both teachers and students.
• Follow a detailed template and works in collaboration with editors to create short videos that do not compromise quality.
Huntington Learning Center
Tutor | 08/2014 - 08/2015
• SAT, ACT, SSAT, GRE, and English subject tutoring.
• Awarded Teacher of the Month.
• Helped student double SSAT English score.
• Improved student’s SAT Critical Reading and Writing total by 40%.
• My students have, on average, increased over 20% on English standardized test results.
Barstool Sports
Marketing Communications Associate | 01/2012 - 05/2014
• Connecticut promotional team leader for Barstool Sports concerts.
• Social media manager.
• Event and product marketing coordinator.