I'm an editor and writer based in the New York City metropolitan area. Whatever your story is, a freelance writer and editor with experience creating various forms of content — articles, white papers, newsletters, blog posts, infographic copy, and more — can help you get your words and ideas across. As a writer and editor for academia, technology, insurance, and creative industries, I specialize in taking a hard look at details and vetting and polishing copy for completeness and impact.…

Alex Soto

I'm an editor and writer based in the New York City metropolitan area. Whatever your story is, a freelance writer and editor with experience creating various forms of content — articles, white papers, newsletters, blog posts, infographic copy, and more — can help you get your words and ideas across. As a writer and editor for academia, technology, insurance, and creative industries, I specialize in taking a hard look at details and vetting and polishing copy for completeness and impact.…

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I’m an editor and writer based in the New York City metropolitan area. Whatever your story is, a freelance writer and editor with experience creating various forms of content — articles, white papers, newsletters, blog posts, infographic copy, and more — can help you get your words and ideas across. As a writer and editor for academia, technology, insurance, and creative industries, I specialize in taking a hard look at details and vetting and polishing copy for completeness and impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Managing Editor at Contently
May 1, 2021 - Present
Manage editorial processes and relationships for globally recognizable brands (including Leidos and Schneider Electric); source and build freelancer teams; empower contributors to ensure high-quality content that drives customers' strategic business goals.
Content Editor & Writer at Travelers
May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Created risk management and insurance content; provided editorial guidance from first draft to final copy; strengthened structure and clarity and refined narrative flow, sentence structure, and word choice to align content with Travelers’ brand voice and style guidelines. Contributed to successful website launches/re-launches by writing and editing content and suggesting reorganization of content to enhance readability and coherence.
Lead Newsletter Writer/Editor for Glyph Notes at Monotype Fonts
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Planned, coordinated, wrote, and edited each edition of Glyph Notes, a bi-weekly newsletter distributed to a global audience. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and vendors, including marketing, foundry, Marketo, localization/translation teams. Created the blueprint for Glyph Notes, including leading naming strategy to align brand with positioning and market goals and developing the template for producing the newsletter.
Editor, Writer, Consultant at Soto Communication Group
March 1, 2003 - Present
Wrote stories covering emerging research, faculty and student profiles, and events for Stevens Institute of Technology and Weill Cornell School of Medicine. Produced long-form and short-form content for various clients, including Schneider-Electric and SAP Global Cloud Services.
Editor, ERP Platform and Infrastructure Cohort at SAPinsider
April 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Created content highlighting research, including case studies, articles, videos, magazines, and newsletters. Interviewed members to develop stories and use cases on how to best leverage SAP tools. Edited SAPinsider Magazine, helping ensure timely publication.
Communications & Marketing Manager, School of Systems and Enterprises (SSE) at Stevens Institute of Technology
March 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Maximized SSE’s exposure, including leading the creation of the first two annual faculty research reviews; SSE jumped seven spots in US News and World Report rankings. Led marketing and communications activities, co-managing the communications budget, to drive student enrollment; wrote student success stories, articles about faculty research, and press releases.
Global Newsletter Editor-in-Chief, Global Marketing Content Editor & Writer at Schneider Electric
May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2015
Created wireframes, developed ideas for websites, and edited global marketing communications materials. Served as Editor-in-Chief for the corporate global newsletter distributed monthly to as many as 500,000 users worldwide. Selected to join the Seamless Digital Experiences initiative; advised on content-related efforts and committees. Contributed to Schneider Electric Insights launch; wrote short-form business stories and converted over 300 long-form articles and 100+ technical white papers into marketing collateral.
Global Newsletter Editor-in-Chief, Global Marketing Content Editor & Writer at Schneider Electric
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019
Continued leadership in global marketing content; contributed to multi-channel campaigns and content strategy.
Marketing Associate at Sterling Medical Devices
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Marketing responsibilities across product lines and campaigns.
Marketing Communications Writer at Unipress Software
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Wrote marketing communications content and collateral.
Technical Writer/Validation Technician at Datascope, Patent Monitoring
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Technical writing and validation support.
Marketing Communications Consultant at WorldPottery.com
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Marketing communications consulting and content development.
Internet Researcher / Recruiter at Management Recruiters of Short Hills
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Internet research and recruitment support.
Information Technology Project Coordinator at Seton Hall University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Project coordination within IT services.

Education

Master of Arts in Corporate and Public Communication at Seton Hall University
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, specializing in public relations; Minor: Art History at Seton Hall University
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
Master of Arts in Corporate and Public Communication at Seton Hall University
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, specializing in public relations; Minor: Art History at Seton Hall University
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Other

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