Nick Stern

Shaped editorial strategy for a $45M annual revenue financial newsletter franchise, overseeing seven publications with 140,000+ subscribers across multiple publishing cadences. Grew subscribers 27% (110,000 to 140,000+) and led a team of 5 writers while using analytics to optimize content; integrated editorial content with advertising to contribute $1.5M in annual sales.

Created long- and short-form sales copy for financial newsletters, generating approximately $600,000 in net sales in the first full year (2023). Wrote conversion-focused materials including email campaigns and 45+ page video sales letters (VSLs) supported by research across technology, energy, biotech, AI, crypto, and nuclear energy.

Managed editorial operations for a financial publication serving hundreds of thousands of subscribers, from daily blogs to book-length research reports. Translated complex financial and technical topics (biotech, AI, quantum computing, autonomous vehicles, semiconductors) into accessible content and improved engagement by monitoring analytics across digital publishing.

Wrote and edited financial publication content for 2M+ subscribers, explaining market conditions and investment opportunities across technology, biotech, pharma, blockchain, and aerospace. Produced special reports and subscriber acquisition proposals while maintaining editorial integrity and supporting revenue goals with marketing/advertising copy.

Oversaw editorial strategy and content production for Business Credit magazine (nine annual issues) and daily/weekly blog content for a national nonprofit association. Managed multi-format editorial workflows with design and web teams, solicited and edited contributor work, and represented the communications department at industry events.

Produced and edited targeted content for financial and credit professionals covering accounting, management, finance, and legal topics. Managed daily web content and monthly magazine articles using CMS platforms and web analytics to optimize content strategy and drive traffic growth.

Wrote and edited healthcare industry content for trade publications focused on compliance, outcomes, and best practices for print and online audiences. Managed daily, weekly, and monthly content calendars across multiple healthcare publications.

Reported on diverse beats including health, police, diversity, features, and religion for a daily newspaper with 40,000+ circulation. Conducted investigative reporting and covered breaking news in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland University College in 2013.

Selected as a Scripps Howard Immigration Training Program fellow with the International Center for Foreign Journalists in 2009.

Completed a Certificate of Journalism program at the University of Massachusetts from 2006 to 2007.