TYLER NESLER

Brooklyn, NY | tyler.nesler@gmail.com | (917) 225-2275

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Writer, editor, and researcher with eight-plus years in journalism and content strategy. Formerly a Contributing Editor at Streaming Media Magazine, covering connected TV (CTV). Founding Editor of INTERLOCUTOR Magazine, an interview-focused arts and culture digital publication and podcast. Skilled in executive and artist interviews, SEO, and audience development.

EXPERIENCE

Information Today, Inc., July 2022 – September 2026

Contributing Editor, Streaming Media Magazine, April 2025 – September 2026

·       Produced authoritative articles covering the advertising, technical, business, and content marketing dimensions of the connected television (CTV) industry

·       Secured and conducted interviews with leading industry executives and subject matter experts, delivering exclusive insights to readers

·       Reported on CTV, media, and entertainment industry conference panels, keynotes, and sessions, translating complex topics for a broad professional audience

Associate Editor, Streaming Media Magazine, July 2022 – April 2025

·       Optimized SEO for new Streaming Media Magazine content, improving discoverability and driving increased organic traffic

·       Crafted and edited Streaming Media Magazine Short Cuts conference session content marketing features, amplifying event reach and brand visibility with a narrative storytelling approach

·       Developed and edited exclusive feature articles for both online and print editions of Streaming Media Magazine, strengthening editorial quality and reader value

·       Engaged leading industry figures in in-depth interviews, producing compelling feature content that elevated publication authority

·       Enhanced guest byline contributions from industry thought leaders through rigorous editing, ensuring consistency and high editorial standards

·       Supported Streaming Media’s Connect events as webinar producer and panel moderator, broadening audience engagement and industry networking

·       Expanded brand visibility through regular social media posting and content marketing for Streaming Media Magazine

·       Produced biweekly SM Xtra marketing newsletter and weekly SM Xtra Global newsletter, consistently delivering curated content to a growing subscriber base

Consumer Trends Team Editor, BestReviews, October 2021 – January 2022

·       Refined and polished product articles for a high-volume consumer reviews publication, maintaining accuracy and editorial consistency

·       Ensured strict adherence to company style manual, standardizing copywriting and formatting across all published content

·       Executed regular quality assurance audits of links to partnered e-commerce sites, safeguarding revenue integrity and user experience

·       Monitored reviewed product inventory and identified flagged third-party sellers, proactively mitigating reader-facing issues

·       Recovered Amazon-rejected review articles by applying company guidelines to identify issues and implement targeted revisions, reducing rejection rates

·       Delivered deadline-driven holiday season editing and link hygiene assignments, contributing to peak-season publication readiness

MediaRadar, Inc., July 2014 – April 2020

Senior Contacts Researcher and Client Liaison, November 2015 – April 2020

·       Led client contacts requests research team, directing workflows and maintaining high standards of output quality

·       Distributed research cases across the team based on workload and deadlines, optimizing throughput and on-time delivery

·       Partnered directly with clients to provide research request updates and resolve issues, strengthening client satisfaction and retention

·       Coached team researchers with targeted guidelines and individualized support, improving accuracy and research efficiency

·       Analyzed weekly request volume using Excel and internal databases, generating insights that informed team capacity planning and prioritization

·       Collaborated with cross-functional teams on research projects, fostering alignment and driving successful outcomes

Contacts Research Associate, July 2014 – November 2015

·       Executed targeted online contacts research using social networks and marketing publications, building a reliable and accurate contacts database

·       Created standardized research email templates adopted team-wide, improving outreach consistency and efficiency

·       Delivered brand and media agency research projects for clients, meeting tight timelines and quality standards

·       Verified and onboarded new contacts into the database through emails and phone calls, ensuring data integrity and completeness

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Founder and Editorial Director, INTERLOCUTOR Magazine, January 2019 – present

·      Conceived and built an interview-focused arts and culture digital publication and companion podcast

· Sourced subjects across multiple creative disciplines and recruited qualified contributors

· Researched, wrote, and supervised in-depth interviews with notable artistic figures including Gus Van Sant, Nick Cave, Anne Carson, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Lucy Sante, Jeff VanderMeer, and Karen Finley

· Edited critical reviews of exhibitions by artists including Richard Prince and Jenny Holzer

· Partnered with galleries, artist PR teams, and assistants to verify content accuracy and secure timely delivery of all media assets

· Continue to contribute editorial content and support the platform in a part-time Editorial Director and developmental role

SKILLS

·       Editing, Writing and Content Creation: Journalism, interviews, tech writing, copyediting, editorial management, storytelling techniques, Chicago Manual of Style, AP Stylebook, MLA Handbook

·       Marketing: Content marketing, copywriting, audience engagement, audience development

·       Multimedia and Production: Digital publishing, podcasting

·       Research and Analysis: Fact-checking, subject matter research, contacts research, leveraging generative AI tools for research

TOOLS AND SOFTWARE

·       SEO and Analytics: SEMrush, Google Analytics, Google AdSense

·       Marketing and Social: Mailchimp, Hootsuite, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, TikTok

·       Design and Web: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, WordPress, Squarespace, HTML

·       Project Management and Administration: Asana, Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace

EDUCATION

·       Columbia University, Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

·       Portland State University, BA, English