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I'm a Detroit-based writer and editor with 15 years of experience in print and digital media. I've worked across beauty, health, fashion, travel, and culture, from Bustle to BLAC Magazine, shaping stories from concept to print. I love collaborating with photographers and creative teams to bring brands to life and mentor the next generation of writers. I'm passionate about storytelling in all forms—interviews, longform features, live event coverage—and I thrive in fast-paced environments. When I'm not writing, I mentor junior writers, manage editorial budgets, and help turn complex topics into engaging content that resonates with communities.…I'm a Detroit-based writer and editor with 15 years of experience in print and digital media. I've worked across beauty, health, fashion, travel, and culture, from Bustle to BLAC Magazine, shaping stories from concept to print. I love collaborating with photographers and creative teams to bring brands to life and mentor the next generation of writers. I'm passionate about storytelling in all forms—interviews, longform features, live event coverage—and I thrive in fast-paced environments. When I'm not writing, I mentor junior writers, manage editorial budgets, and help turn complex topics into engaging content that resonates with communities.

Paris Giles

Writer, Assistant Editor, Copywriter, +4

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I'm a Detroit-based writer and editor with 15 years of experience in print and digital media. I've worked across beauty, health, fashion, travel, and culture, from Bustle to BLAC Magazine, shaping stories from concept to print. I love collaborating with photographers and creative teams to bring brands to life and mentor the next generation of writers. I'm passionate about storytelling in all forms—interviews, longform features, live event coverage—and I thrive in fast-paced environments. When I'm not writing, I mentor junior writers, manage editorial budgets, and help turn complex topics into engaging content that resonates with communities.…I'm a Detroit-based writer and editor with 15 years of experience in print and digital media. I've worked across beauty, health, fashion, travel, and culture, from Bustle to BLAC Magazine, shaping stories from concept to print. I love collaborating with photographers and creative teams to bring brands to life and mentor the next generation of writers. I'm passionate about storytelling in all forms—interviews, longform features, live event coverage—and I thrive in fast-paced environments. When I'm not writing, I mentor junior writers, manage editorial budgets, and help turn complex topics into engaging content that resonates with communities.

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I’m a Detroit-based writer and editor with 15 years of experience in print and digital media. I’ve worked across beauty, health, fashion, travel, and culture, from Bustle to BLAC Magazine, shaping stories from concept to print. I love collaborating with photographers and creative teams to bring brands to life and mentor the next generation of writers.

I’m passionate about storytelling in all forms—interviews, longform features, live event coverage—and I thrive in fast-paced environments. When I’m not writing, I mentor junior writers, manage editorial budgets, and help turn complex topics into engaging content that resonates with communities.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Newsletter Editor at Chicago & Metro Parent

June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024

Developed and organized content for a twice-weekly newsletter; wrote copy including greetings and story decks; sourced imagery; assisted with promotions and sponsored content.

Beauty & Wellness Writer at Bustle

November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022

Pitched and wrote beauty- and wellness-related articles including features, service pieces, roundups, and trend spotlights; pursued breaking-news angles; contributed to series and product reviews; built relationships with experts, brands, and publicists; conducted interviews; covered live events.

Senior Editor at BLAC Magazine

April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021

Conceptualized editorial content for monthly print and digital platforms; researched and wrote longform features and profiles; coordinated photo shoots and events; collaborated with the creative director and photographers; mentored junior writers; managed website content; proofed pages for print using InDesign; edited weekly newsletter; organized roundtables and branded content with sponsors.

Associate Editor at BLAC Magazine

September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019

Conceptualized editorial content for monthly print issues and digital platforms; researched and wrote varied articles; interviewed expert sources; assisted with photo shoots and events; collaborated on art treatments; edited copy and curated newsletter content.