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Christian User

@christianuser7

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Content strategist and editorial leader who grows audiences with data and storytelling.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead multi-channel content that’s both editorially strong and performance-driven—using SEO/AEO, UX writing, and testing to grow audiences. I want a team that values brand voice, clarity, and measurable impact.

I’m a content strategist and editorial leader with 4+ years driving audience growth across paid, organic, and video channels. I built a Substack from zero to 9,000+ subscribers, producing video tutorials and written content that generated 500,000+ views.

I’ve led culture desk operations at Howard University’s flagship student newspaper and managed multi-channel marketing for 6 bridal brands. I bring deep fluency in SEO/AEO, data-informed content strategy, UX writing, and AI-assisted production—plus hands-on execution like conversion-optimized CTAs, audience segmentation, Meta Ads A/B testing, and dashboards that track publishing cadence, engagement, and brand voice.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Independent Publisher

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Substack

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Grew a Substack newsletter from 0 to 9,000+ subscribers using sharp positioning, consistent editorial cadence, and conversion-optimized calls to action with video integration. Tracked performance metrics to refine content strategy and partnered on co-publishing and cross-promotion initiatives.

Editorial Strategy Positioning Performance Metrics

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Marketing Specialist

Current

The Ivory Grey Project

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Spearheaded integrated SEO/AEO, email, and lifecycle marketing for six bridal brands, using competitor analysis and keyword research to grow qualified web traffic and newsletter subscribers. Produced UX-informed copy and video tutorials, ran Meta Ads A/B experiments, and built dashboards to track engagement and refine strategy.

SEO AEO Email Marketing Lifecycle Marketing Competitive Analysis Keyword Research Audience Segmentation UX Writing Calls To Action Video Content Substack Data Visualization Dashboarding Meta Ads A B Testing Audience Targeting

Staff Writer

Colorado Blvd. Newspaper

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Published 4–6 culture and community features per week for a regional print and digital publication, meeting editorial deadlines and standards. Collaborated with editors on story selection, structure, and headline optimization using UX writing principles to improve scannability and engagement.

Editorial Writing Culture and Community Reporting Story Selection Headline Optimization UX Writing Scannable Formatting

Staff Reporter + Culture Editor

The Hilltop

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

Directed Howard University’s culture desk operations, managing the pitch pipeline, assigning 10+ stories per edition, training 8 reporters, and overseeing copy editing and priority coverage. Grew readership and engagement through a structured editorial calendar, story packaging, and UX-informed headline strategy while publishing 50+ features and campus news items.

Copy Editing Editorial Calendar UX Informed Headlines Editorial Accuracy Improvement

Intern – Development & Advertising

New York Amsterdam News

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Generated press materials and cultivated donor relationships for New York Amsterdam News, supporting award ceremonies and editorial events. Assisted development and advertising-related efforts for a major Black newspaper.

Press Materials Event Support