About Claire
English
Native or bilingual
German
Basic
French
Basic
Experience
- Self-employedFreelance Content Strategist & EditorAugust 2017 - Today (9 years)Paris, FranceContinuous freelance practice threading through and following staff editorial roles:Newsletter editor for Future Forest, a content studio serving clients in climate tech, AI, and venture capital; edit AI-drafted copy for voice, nuance, and factual precision across a fast-moving, multi-client slate. Developed house style guide and client-based style guides.Copyedit and proofread for indie publisher O/R Books, including The Other Almanac.Partnered with Chenot Group (Swiss wellness brand) on cross-channel marketing copy — blog, newsletter, LinkedIn, social — translating longevity research into persuasive, audience-driven storytelling.Edited "Keep It Moving," a sports content package for Milk x New York Magazine (2024, three-month contract); additional branded print and digital projects with Vox Media.Byline credits also include: Vogue, Marie Claire, BBC, GQ, and Women's Health — reported essays, SEO content, and blog posts.
- The Cut, New York MagazineWriter & EditorNovember 2018 - December 2023 (5 years and 1 month)New York, United StatesProgressed from once-weekly contributor to night editor to staff writer to interim senior news editor (maternity leave backfill) during five-year run.Managed a high-volume digital publishing pipeline as news editor: assigned and edited 5–9 daily stories, optimizing for search and audience growth.Consistently ranked among the site's top five most-trafficked writers over a five-year tenure, producing breaking news, lifestyle coverage, and long-form features.Directed real-time social strategy (Twitter/Facebook) as night editor, sustaining brand presence and traffic during off-hours.Partnered with photo, social, and legal teams to package content for maximum visibility and engagement.
- Gothamist/WNYCReporterJuly 2018 - November 2019 (1 year and 4 months)New York, United StatesProduced high-traffic daily news and cultural commentary, consistently leading Chartbeat engagement rankings.Delivered live election coverage on WNYC/NPR's The Brian Lehrer Show and All Of It with Alison Stewart.Conceived and launched the recurring column "Gothamist Reviews."
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Education
- B.A.Bates College2012B.A.
- Fulbright FellowshipGerman Historical Museum & Humboldt University2013Fulbright Fellowship