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As Managing Editor of Tampa Bay Business & Wealth, I lead the editorial vision and daily operations of the region’s top B2B magazine. My work bridges storytelling, strategy and execution — from shaping cover features to curating newsletters and driving digital growth. I collaborate with writers, designers and advertisers to ensure every issue informs, engages and elevates Tampa Bay’s business community.

 

  • Direct editorial strategy and production across print, digital and social platforms

  • Manage monthly publishing schedule, budgets and deadlines for the editorial team

  • Curate and edit content for the website and twice-weekly e-newsletter to grow audience reach

  • Partner with design team on covers, layouts and brand-driven visual storytelling

  • Write and edit feature stories, commentary and editorials in AP style

  • Collaborate with publisher on revenue-generating initiatives and advertiser integration

View my clips:

Tampa Bay Busienss and Wealth logo, hyperlinked to Chuck Merlis' reporting profile.

Clips

Here’s a collection of my bylines, which range from breaking news to community features and in-depth business profiles.

Covered Tampa Bay’s business landscape, profiling entrepreneurs and executives while tracking key economic trends.

Business Observer logo – regional business news and profiles in Tampa Bay.

Spotlighted Tampa Bay’s arts, culture, and independent business scene with feature storytelling.

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay logo – arts, culture, and entertainment publication.

Highlighted community voices, neighborhood issues, and the people driving change across Tampa Bay.

Tampa Beacon logo – community news and local stories in Tampa Bay.

Delivered timely digital coverage of breaking news, events, and enterprise features.

FOX 13 News Tampa logo ��– local television news station.

Povided reporting on news, events, and stories most relevant to Tampa Bay residents.

WFLA News Channel 8 logo – Tampa Bay local TV news station.

Directed the University of Tampa’s newspaper, leading coverage of campus and citywide stories.

The Minaret logo – University of Tampa’s student newspaper.
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