CV – Sam Dylan Finch

Digital media isn’t just a fleeting passion — it’s my obsession. 🧠

For 15+ years, I’ve worked across service journalism, editorial, brand strategy, and content marketing.

At the heart of what I do is a deep respect for storytelling and human connection. I know firsthand the power words can have in shaping the world we live in.

Digital media remains on the frontlines of culture, education, and social change. My expertise sits squarely at the intersection of wellness, mental health, and social impact, drawing from my academic background in the social sciences and creative writing, as well as my lived experience.

I’ve held roles across nonprofits, major media publishers, and startups.

I currently work as a freelancer, choosing clients with a shared mission of leaving the world better than we found it.

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Marketing & Brand

Content Marketing Manager, Alma 🌿

SEP 2022 – SEP 2024

Strategist and lead marketer for Alma’s consumer audiences, focusing on the blog, newsletter, and social collaborations.

Brand Lead, Upaway ✈️

MAY 2022 – SEP 2022

Defining Upaway’s brand identity and voice, while advising on influencer partnerships and awareness campaigns.

Content Marketing Director, Oar Health 💊

NOV 2021 – MAR 2022

Designing, executing, and measuring the impact of Oar’s content marketing engine, while defining its brand voice and community engagement model.

Content & Community Lead, Inflow – ADHD 🧠

APRIL 2021 – OCT 2021

Creating overarching content strategy for Inflow ADHD, including social media marketing, while providing community management in-app and on social.

Brand Strategist, Psych Central 🛋️

NOV 2020 – FEB 2021

Developing the brand book and vision, social media strategy, and overarching content ecosystem for Psych Central’s relaunch.

Associate Content Strategist, Net Impact 🌐

SEP 2015 – NOV 2015

Creating blog, newsletter, and web copy as well as press releases related to Net Impact’s mission.

Core Skills

Brand Strategy

SEO/GEO

Content Marketing

Social Media Marketing

Audience Development

Newsletters

Brand Identity

Editorial

Editor & Writer, Everyday Health 🍎

FEB 2026 – PRESENT

Editing and writing newsletters, product reviews, and articles.

Writer, INFLOW – ADHD 🧠

JAN 2021 – APRIL 2021

Developing app-based, science-backed curriculum for the Inflow ADHD app as well as blog posts and newsletter content.

LEAD EDITOR (Mental Health, Chronic Conditions), Healthline 🩺

MAY 2019 – NOV 2020

Defining Healthline’s overarching editorial vision and developing content campaigns across web and social specific to mental health & chronic condition audiences.

Staff Editor & Writer, Upworthy 🔍

AUG 2017 – OCT 2018

Crafting branded content campaigns across web and social to drive awareness to progressive causes.

Staff Writer, Everyday Feminism 📢

JAN 2016 – APR 2017

Writing articles and marketing copy focused on social impact and viral content creation.

Staff Editor & Writer, Ravishly 💜

DEC 2015 – MAR 2016

Feature columnist and staff editor creating web articles designed for social media engagement.

Editorial Assistant, The Body is Not an Apology 🖋️

DEC 2014 – JUN 2015

Providing backend support as an editor while also optimizing content in the CMS for TBINAA.

AssT Book Review Editor, International Feminist Journal of POlitics 📚

JUN 2011 – SEP 2011

Copyediting, workflow management, and admin support for IFJP’s Book Review Editor.

Core Skills

Press & Writing

PORTFOLIO | BLOG

Editorial Bylines

The New York Times, Huffington Post, Teen Vogue, Upworthy, Rewire News, Medium

Health Bylines

Healthline, Psych Central, Everyday Health, Greatist, ADDitude Magazine, Alma, Sharecare, Inflow ADHD, The Mighty

Independent Press

Them, Wear Your Voice Magazine, The Establishment, Everyday Feminism, The Bold Italic, Ravishly

Featured In

Good Morning America, ABC News, CNN, Vox, Seventeen Magazine, Bustle, Bloomberg, Maclean’s, Salon, Daily Beast

Social Media

Content Creator, @SamDylanFinch + @LQTUBLOG 📱

OCT 2014 – PRESENT

Managing my own public platforms primarily across Facebook and Instagram.

Community Manager, Bezzy Depression 💙

MAY 2022 – SEP 2022

Community management, social media content, and moderation for the Bezzy Depression app.

Social Editor, Healthline 🩺

NOV 2018 – MAY 2019

Developing content campaigns and strategies that drive measurable engagement across Healthline’s social media.

Social Media Manager, Resist Media ✊

MAR 2017 – MAY 2017

Managing social media channels like Daily Progressive and Unapologetic Feminism.

Social Media Associate, Everyday Feminism 📢

MAY 2015 – JAN 2016

Moderating for EF’s social channels, as well as advising leadership on future content and outreach efforts through social listening and analytics.

Advocacy & Media Intern, Affirmations 🏳️‍🌈

JUNE 2012 – SEP 2012

Creating social and campaign copy as well as co-organizing outreach efforts related to Affirmation’s mission.

Core Skills

Social Media Strategy

Coaching & SPEAKING

Public Speaker 🎤

2014 – PRESENT

Keynote speaker at Active Minds, with workshops given at Princeton University, University of California-Irvine, Southern Illinois University, Chico State University and more with a focus on media, LGBTQIA+ identity, and mental health.

ADHD Coach, Inflow – ADHD 🧠

APR 2021 – OCT 2021

First coach to develop and help launch Inflow’s inaugural CBT-informed peer coaching program, while providing ADHD coaching to Inflow community members.

Speaker, EF Speakers Bureau 📢

OCT 2014 – APR 2017

Giving lectures and workshops at universities and organizations on topics related to social justice and public health.

Writing Tutor, Univ. of Michigan-Dearborn 📝

AUG 2013 – APR 2014

Tutoring and teaching foundational writing skills to college students, with a focus on ESL students (English as a Second Language) across academic disciplines.