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Kelly Magyarics
Herndon, VA, USA
📧 kmagyarics@gmail.com
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📝 Professional Summary
Strategic and creative communicator with expertise in integrated marketing, content strategy, journalism, and public relations. Skilled at distilling complex ideas into engaging, results-driven content. Experienced in both corporate and editorial settings, with a strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage content across multiple platforms.
💡 Core Skills
Content Strategy • Strategic Communications • Marketing Campaigns • Thought Leadership
Journalism • Editing • SEO • Social Media Strategy • Email Marketing
Ghostwriting • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Public Relations • Project Management
💼 Professional Experience
Freddie Mac — McLean, VA
Business Lead, Marketing & Communications
July 2024 – Present
Lead integrated marketing and communications strategies across the housing ecosystem.
Use data analysis, long-form writing, content strategy, technical writing, email marketing and social media to promote our brand and mission, highlight market trends and position us as an innovator in the mortgage ecosystem.
Shape messaging, simplify complex topics and develop thought leadership through a strategic and journalistic approach.
Conduct interviews with subject matter experts and maintain a sharp focus on narrative and call to action.
Collaborate across product, client education, technology and sales teams to create and execute communication strategies across multiple channels.
Authored the most-viewed insight article of 2024, leading to a 36% YOY increase in adoption.
Freddie Mac — McLean, VA
Senior Writer, Marketing & Communications
June 2021 – July 2024
Supported business priorities with long-form writing, email campaigns, technical content, and internal communications.
Wrote thought leadership and market analysis on complex topics in mortgage finance.
Translated market and performance data into digestible, accessible copy for B2B and B2C audiences.
Collaborated with SMEs, executives, and internal teams to align messaging across stakeholder audiences.
Brought a journalistic voice and data-backed insight to content that boosted awareness, engagement, and conversion.
Freelance Journalist / Content Writer — Herndon, VA
January 2005 – Present
Produce editorial and e-commerce content for Lonely Planet, Fodor’s, AFAR, Wine Enthusiast, Liquor.com, and others.
Specialize in travel, lifestyle, food, and wine content for consumer and trade publications.
Lead wine and spirits tastings and appear as a guest contributor on podcasts and panels.
Translate experiences into immersive storytelling that informs, entertains, and inspires.
Ghostwrite bylined and executive content, and craft campaigns and brand narratives across multiple industries.
Craft Spirits Exchange — Remote
Global Content Manager / Editor-in-Chief
January 2014 – December 2017
Led content strategy and editorial direction for a digital spirits platform.
Oversaw website and email marketing content, video scripts, and product storytelling.
Managed freelance writers and editorial calendar while developing campaigns and PR initiatives.
Collaborated with spirits brands, distilleries, and mixologists to boost product engagement and visibility.
Feast PR / Kappa Kappa Gamma — Remote
Public Relations Consultant
January 2012 – December 2016
Created media pitches and PR strategy for wine and culinary clients.
Drafted messaging, talking points, press kits, media alerts, and speeches.
Managed crisis communication and leadership communications for a national nonprofit.
Hosted webinars, supported annual events, and conducted executive communications training.
Apollo Telemedicine — Falls Church, VA
Technical Writer / Manager, Support & Training
January 2001 – December 2005
Developed user-friendly manuals, FAQs, quick reference guides, and diagrams for telemedicine software.
Provided support and technical training to over 100 medical providers nationwide.
Created online help resources and collaborated with developers to clarify product functionality.
OFITBANK, a Wachovia Company — New York, NY
Technical Writer / Manager, Support & Training
January 1997 – December 2001
Oversaw internal and client-facing documentation for portfolio management systems.
Delivered software training, developed help desk materials, and supported relationship managers.
Designed and maintained knowledge base articles and compliance guides for financial systems.
🎓 Education
University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Communication & French (Summa Cum Laude)
GPA: 3.87
🌍 Languages
French: Proficient