Luxury Magazine is the exclusive print publication for MasterCard Black Card members. Since 2017, I’ve worked in the capacity of the publication’s adventure specialist. For each issue, I pitch an aspirational experience feature; and then proceed to bring that project to life.

The process involves all manner of pre-production: outreach to local expedition services; sourcing required equipment, apparel, and talent; and organizing travel and logistics.

Once it’s go-time, I personally participate in (and oftentimes lead) the expedition experiences while directing or executing content generating efforts. After the trip’s completion, I make the initial round of photo selects and edits; compose the story from an approachable second-person perspective; and occasionally design the layouts—delivering a ready-to-insert package to the editorial team.

Finally, I handle follow-ups with public relations partners to ensure that the inclusion of their products and experiences are visible to their clients.