We require the most talented people on the planet in order to generate our distinctive journalism and innovative content that stand out. At Pinch of Sol, we work with a variety of professionals including art directors, developers, strategists, and journalists.
We value professionals at various career levels who contribute a variety of viewpoints and experiences. Our staff must be diversified as well, and we must promote an inclusive environment for everyone. Meet some of our diverse team members!
DIRECTORS
SENIOR DIRECTOR – Valeria Mooradian
As senior director, Valeria Mooradian is in charge of a unified print and digital design team.
GRAPHICS DIRECTOR – Marcus Olsson
Marcus Olsson is the graphics director at Pinch of Sol. He manages the photo, data, and graphics teams.
DATA DIRECTOR – Monika Perez
Monika Perez is the data director at Pinch of Sol. She supervises the work of reporters and edits content for the magazine.
CONTENT STRATEGY DIRECTOR – Paula Mist
As a content strategy director, Paula Mist creates and distributes effective content for publication.
GRAPHICS ART DIRECTOR – Shawn Sergent
As a graphics art director, Shawn Sergent advocates the use of visual storytelling in the newsroom to assist reporters and editors in understanding excellent design principles.
EDITORS
MANAGING EDITOR – Kyrie Watson
Kyrie Watson is the managing director at Pinch of Sol. She oversees lifestyle coverage including the latest industry news.
EDITOR IN CHIEF – Michael Veratti
As an editor-in-chief, Michael Veratti oversees the publication’s operations and policies.
SEARCH AND OPTIMIZATION EDITOR – Hannah Pelosi
As search and optimization editor at Pinch of Sol, Hannah Pelosi analyzes search patterns to find newsworthy things and legendary themes.
VISUAL EDITOR – Hank Carlos
Hank Carlos is the visual director of Pinch of Sol. He directs the visual coverage of our most impactful stories.
REPORTERS
ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER – Edward Oliver
As the entertainment reporter at Pinch of Sol, Edward Oliver runs coverage of culture and the entertainment industry.
ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER – Barbara Fraser
As the entertainment reporter at Pinch of Sol, Barbara Fraser covers entertainment news for a publication.
CELEBRITY CULTURE REPORTER – Gina Middleton
As a celebrity culture reporter, Gina Middleton reports on celebrity culture and the entertainment industry.
SENIOR DATA REPORTER – Jayme Watts
Jayme Watts is the senior data reporter at Pinch of Sol. He interprets raw data and uses that information as a critical source for a story.
DATA REPORTER – Leslie Lee
As a data reporter at Pinch of Sol, Leslie Lee finds unique stories and distributes that information.
INNOVATORS
NATIONAL MUSIC WRITER – David Usha
David Usha is the national music writer at Pinch of Sol. He creates stories for broadcasts using facts from data, interviews, and public records.
MUSIC CRITIC – Nancy Reed
Nancy Reed is the music critic at Pinch of Sol. She reports on media criticism and the latest topics included in the music industry.
AUDIENCE STRATEGIST – Thomas Morrison
Thomas Morrison is the audience strategist for Pinch of Sol. He reports audiences’ insights in order for the company strategy to be optimized.
OFFICE MANAGER – Melania Rudova
Melania Rudova is the office manager at Pinch of Sol. She ensures high levels of organizational effectiveness, communication, and safety.
Contact Editors & Reporters
How to contact Pinch of Sol
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SENIOR DIRECTOR – Valeria Mooradian
MANAGING EDITOR – Kyrie Watson
EDITOR IN CHIEF – Michael Veratti
GRAPHICS DIRECTOR – Marcus Olsson
ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER – Edward Oliver
NATIONAL MUSIC WRITER – David Usha
ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER – Barbara Fraser
MUSIC CRITIC – Nancy Reed
CELEBRITY CULTURE REPORTER – Gina Middleton
SENIOR DATA REPORTER – Jayme Watts
DATA REPORTER – Leslie Lee