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Content Specialist
Brand Strategist
Editor & Writer
Welcome to my portfolio! I’m a content strategist and editorial specialist with proven expertise in shaping stories and systems to create seamless, user-centered content experiences—whether through editorial production workflows, content strategy, or brand messaging.
About Ryan
I’m a content professional who thrives at the intersection of storytelling, systems, and innovation. With a background in editorial production and content strategy, I specialize in shaping content workflows that support seamless, user-centered experiences—whether that’s publishing a debut novel on an accelerated schedule or crafting digital content to engage audiences at scale.
What lights me up is finding smarter, more efficient ways to create great content—whether that means streamlining editorial pipelines, exploring AI tools, or designing systems that empower creative teams to do their best work. I’ve worked on everything from literary fiction and cookbooks to brand messaging and digital content ecosystems, always with the same goal: to make stories sing while keeping the machine running smoothly.
I’m currently seeking opportunities in content strategy, editorial innovation, and digital storytelling—with a special interest in how emerging technologies are shaping the future of content.
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Testimonials
“I had the pleasure of working with Ryan at JPL’s DesignLab, where his expertise as a content strategist truly stood out. Ryan excels in copywriting, copy editing, and user experience strategy, seamlessly collaborating across diverse teams to shape unified and impactful content. His ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable insights is invaluable. Beyond his technical skills, Ryan is a thoughtful and collaborative team member, consistently offering insightful feedback that elevated our work. He is an incredible asset to any team.”
Kareem Collie
NASA-JPL Creative Director & Educator
“Ryan’s fantastic to work with and always can be counted on for a fresh and considered approach. Anyone’s team would benefit from his talents.”
David Rager
NASA HQ Creative Director
“Ryan is incredibly creative, and it has been a pleasure to work with him! He is such a talented writer, thinker, and strategist. It would be an absolute advantage to have him on a team!”
Carolina Uscategui
NASA-JPL Visual Designer & Strategist
“My thanks go to Ryan Smernoff . . . Since God is in the details, his guiding of me to publication was godly.”
Art Garfunkel
Ryan Smernoff 