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Kyle Troutman

@kyletroutman

Senior Writer and Editor at LPA DESIGN STUDIOS, shaping design stories and producing Catalyst magazine.

At LPA DESIGN STUDIOS, I develop and edit brand journalism, editorial, marketing, and public relations content. I help produce Catalyst magazine, telling stories about the firm’s projects and the role of integrated design in shaping the built environment.

At SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL (SOM), I managed project storytelling, narratives, proposals, and press kits, and developed content for SOM.com and its social media channels. I also supported the global communications leader and firm leadership on initiatives tied to the firm’s communications strategy.

Through TROUTMAN & CO., I write and edit print, digital, and social content for media outlets, brands, and firms; my work has appeared in publications including the Los Angeles Times, Interior Design, and Azure Magazine. Earlier, I wrote and edited architecture and home-design coverage at ZONDA and Houzz, and received Jesse H. Neal Service Journalism Awards in 2024.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Writer and Editor

Current

LPA Design Studios

Feb 2026 - Present (8 months)

Develop and edit content spanning brand journalism, editorial, marketing, and public relations for an integrated design firm. Produce content showcasing projects and solutions, and collaborate with architects, designers, and engineers on award submissions.

Content Strategy Editorial Marketing Public Relations Brand Journalism Copywriting Editing Project Management Collaboration

Current

Writer and Editor

Current

Troutman & Co.

Jun 2015 - Present (11 years 4 months)

Write and edit print, digital, and social media content for international media outlets, brands, and firms. Work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Interior Design, Azure Magazine, and other publications.

Writing Editing Social Media Content Creation Journalism Copywriting

Communications Consultant

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

Mar 2025 - Feb 2026 (11 months)

Supported global communications strategy and managed creation of project storytelling, narratives, proposals, and press kits. Developed content for SOM.com and social media channels.

Communications Strategy Content Management Press Kits Social Media Editing Project Storytelling

Senior Associate Editor

Zonda

Feb 2023 - Sep 2023 (7 months)

Served as writer and editor at Architect, a respected architecture journal. Pitched, wrote, and edited stories on architecture, design, and related topics, and managed editorial operations and special projects.

Editing Writing Journalism Copy Editing Proofreading Social Media Strategy Project Management

Associate Editor

Houzz

Aug 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Wrote and edited SEO-optimized content about home design and remodeling for a high-traffic editorial website. Leveraged metrics and AI to enhance content and increase user engagement.

SEO Content Writing Editing Research AI Analytics Social Media

Copywriter

CRL (C.R. Laurence)

Oct 2013 - Jun 2015 (1 year 8 months)

Served as lead writer, editor, and researcher for people operations content, marketing newsletters, press releases, and technical manuals. Collaborated with executive management and engineering departments on marketing campaigns.

Copywriting Editing Research Press Releases Technical Writer Marketing Public Relations

Associate

DADA

Jun 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 4 months)

Built relationships with industry professionals and managed events. Mastered client brand identities for media positioning and interviewed clients for press releases and special projects.

Public Relations Client Relations Event Management Interviewing Media Training Data Analysis