Curriculum Vitae

Professional
Experience

2024 - Present

Senior Editor at The Athletic

Collaborates on the editorial strategy for the Fantasy and Sports Betting verticals, shaping content that drives engagement and resonates with a diverse sports audience. Works with cross-functional teams, including marketing, analytics, and product, to optimize content distribution and maximize reader engagement. Curates timely, data-driven articles, ensuring accuracy, creativity, and adherence to The Athletic’s editorial standards. Monitors performance metrics to refine content strategy, staying ahead of trends in the sports betting and fantasy sports landscape.

2024 (contract)

Researcher, Writer, Editor at Fantasy Life

Authored the "Fantasy Roundtable" column, offering expert fantasy football strategy and personal insights. Edited two articles weekly, ensuring high-quality content. Conducted comprehensive research for the weekly Fantasy Life podcasts, supplying essential NFL fantasy strategy insights to support dynamic and informed discussions.

2021-2024

Managing Editor at APH Press

Oversees all aspects of the publishing process, including acquisitions, content editing, copy editing, and managing production timelines. Successfully increased the number of titles published each year by streamlining operations and implementing comprehensive production schedules, a detailed process manual with visual workflow, design specifications, and an in-house style guide.

2020-2021

Editor at NBME

Edited newly submitted examination items, focusing on grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency of style, and content accuracy, and reviewed items for test flaws and adherence to NBME methodologies. Assembled, produced, and performed quality control of computer-based, web-based, and paper-and-pencil examinations.

2019-2020

Editor-in-Chief at Philadelphia Gay News

Managed the direction of, content creation, and promotion of local weekly print newspaper and web content targeting the LGBTQIA+ community while creating and maintaining community relationships to foster trust and sourcing. Scheduled and enforced deadlines for assigned stories and edited all content according to AP Stylebook and in-house style guide.

2016-2018

Managing Editor at the Gettysburg Review

Managed production, design, grants, budget, marketing, staff, student interns, and social media for the quarterly literary magazine at Gettysburg College. Edited all content according to The Chicago Manual of Style and developed web content including author videos, interviews, and blog posts.

2014-2016

Managing Editor at Willow Springs Books

Managed student interns, staff, and production of fiction and poetry titles, including design, budget, distribution, marketing, ISBN registration, Bowker maintenance, advertising, and print schedules. Acquired poetry and fiction titles and selected the winner for the annual fiction prize.

Education

2014 - 2016

Master of Fine Arts in Poetry | Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University’s MFA is a prestigious, studio-based, intensive graduate program focused on developing creative and critical skills in poetry. It combines workshops, literature courses, and teaching experience to prepare students for careers in writing, editing, and teaching within a supportive and vibrant literary community.

GPA: 4.0

2010 - 2013

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing | Otterbein University

The BA in English with a concentration in creative writing at Otterbein University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture creativity and analytical skills. Through workshops, literature courses, and hands-on writing projects, students explore various genres, develop their voice, and prepare for careers in writing and publishing.

GPA: 3.99

Teaching

Along with a career in editing, Jess Bryant has been a part-time lecturer at the University of Louisville and Gettysburg College.