For 3+ glorious years, I was the lead humor writer for the popular news, entertainment, and lifestyle outlet Mandatory.com (UVM 3 million). I covered everything from Ted Cruz’s escape to Cancun to the mysteries of wombat poop.
To write at the speed of life, I had to generate original pitches with a keen eye for trending news and culture - and produce 30-40 articles a month (including features). We’re talking deadline tackling, researching, formatting, editing, layout designing, and SEO optimizing over 600 pieces during my tenure.
Take a look at a few key verticals below.
Editorial for the masses.
HUMOR
Is it okay to laugh for the sake of laughter? Or does humor need to say something? Fart jokes are funny. But so is biting satire that pokes fun at emerging technology, the secret bank accounts of the uber-rich, and global porn stats. Why not have both?
ENTERTAINMENT
Documentaries. Music. Things that go boom. We found it, ranked it, and let the world comment. Fun? Yeah.
LIFESTYLE + GOODS
Cool style. Awesome trips. Good sex. There’s a lifestyle for that.
Also, people like stuff. Beer. Donuts. Extremely cool gadgets. I covered it all.
POLITICS + CULTURE
I named names. (Whoops.) But when someone votes to overturn women’s healthcare rights, people should know.
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