SOPHIE CANNON
WRITER & CREATIVE
JOURNALIST, COMMERCE STRATEGIST, PRODUCT MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD AND CREATIVE.
I'm currently the Business Development Specialist at CNN, working with CNN Underscored to develop sponsored content offerings and paid placements in digital articles, video, social media and more.
I am also a freelance writer, photographer and creative with experience in art, culture, travel, live music, content strategy, graphic design, events and more.
Based in New York City
From Minneapolis, MN
Experience /
9
Years of
experience
I've reported on the refugee crisis in Greece, photographed music festivals, blogged in Thailand during COVID-19, and reviewed sneakers in the Amazon Rainforest.
I've also interviewed countless celebrities and artists, including Jimmy Fallon, Audra McDonald, John Mulaney, Paul Rudd and many more.
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CNNI am the business development specialist at CNN, working with CNN Underscored to lead the sponsored content arm of the business. I also work to grow the business and find new ways to monetize, working with brands and other CNN departments like social, video, editorial and more.
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FORBESI was an Arts and Culture Contributor at Forbes, covering cultural movements, visual art, theatre, music and live events, travel and food trends and more.
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NEW YORK POST, PAGE SIX, DECIDERI led trainings, onboarded new partners, work on a multitude of affiliate networks and streamline communication across NYP, Page Six, Decider, and Alexa. In my previous role as a Senior Commerce Journalist, I wrote and produced over 15 stories per week, worked on SEO strategy, developed our photography and image templates and more.
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THE BOSTON GLOBEI wrote daily articles for both online and print formats of the Boston Globe's Living Arts section, spanning books, music, visual art, dance, food and more. I curated a weekly event calendar and contributed bi-weekly features. I also managed content on @bostonglobelife and @bostonglobefood on Instagram, and helped staff and plan Globe events.
Travel, Fashion, Food, Lifestyle
In: size-inclusive fashion brands, exploring new travel destinations, a good book, my cat Motek
Out: not being creative, cold weather, not being challenged
Awards /
- Skimlinks CAPS Award - Best Social Impact Campaign"The Best Brands That Give Back" (3 Nominations) 2023
- Skimlinks CAPS Award - Best Evergreen Article"The Best Meal Delivery Kits" (7 Nominations) 2022
- Skimlinks CAPS Award - Best Sustainability Article "The Best Sustainable Clothing Brands" (4 Nominations) 2021
- Paul E. Hirshson Byline Award Northeastern University 2019
Education /











