CURRICULUM VITAE
Marie Look
Writer, Editor, Copy Editor
marielook.com | marie [at] marielook [dot] com
linkedin.com/in/marielook
EDUCATION
Certificate in Creative Writing, 2023. UCLA Extension, University of California.
BA Journalism, 2006. University of Oklahoma.
Deutsch als Fremdsprache Immersion Program (DSH-1), 2005. Technische Universität von Braunschweig.
LITERARY ESSAYS
“Buttons and Loops.” Hot Pot Magazine online, July 2023.
“A Sense of Us.” HerStry online, February 2023.
“Climbing a Hill in China With My Father.” The Bluebird Word online, November 2022.
SELECTED EDITORIAL
“Aimee Song’s Morning Skincare Routine in Self-Isolation.” C Magazine | C California Style & Culture online, May 2020.
“Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on the Power of Forgiveness.” C Magazine | C California Style & Culture online, April 2020.
“How Nikki Reed Lives a Greener Life.” C Magazine | C California Style & Culture online, April 2020.
“Jane Fonda Rallies With L.A.’s Visionary Women.” C Magazine | C California Style & Culture online, March 2020.
“Gucci Horses Around L.A.” C Magazine | C California Style & Culture, March 2020.
“Three Off-the-Grid Honeymoons to Book.” C Weddings, Spring 2020.
“Drive.” Gio Journal, Issue No. 6, January 2020.
“Raising Alisha.” Gio Journal, Issue No. 6, January 2020.
“Young and Restless.” Gio Journal, Issue No. 6, January 2020.
“Alive and Well and Living Her Best Life.” Gio Journal, Issue No. 6, January 2020.
“A Cut Above the Rest.” Gio Journal, Issue No. 6, January 2020.
“Alanui’s Fashionable Love Letter to California,” C Magazine | C California Style & Culture online, August 2019.
“Culinary Tour de Force.” Gio Journal, Issue No. 5, July 2019.
“Save the Best for Last.” Gio Journal, Issue No. 5, July 2019.
“Cuyana Weaves a Tale of 164 Women.” C California Style online, June 2019.
“Inside West Hollywood’s New Club for Women.” C Magazine | C California Style & Culture, Summer 2019.
“Coast to Coast.” C Weddings, Spring 2019.
“The Real Reason We Give Gifts Will Melt Your Heart.” The Fullest, December 2018.
“Bright Spark.” Gio Journal, Issue No. 3, November 2018.
“Rebel With a Hundred Causes.” Gio Journal, Issue No. 3, November 2018.
“Fit for Travel.” Gio Journal, Issue No. 3, November 2018.
“Haute Getaway: Picks For A Luxe Santa Barbara Retreat.” Haute Living online, November 2018.
“Inside the Bel Air Home That Was Serena Williams’ Private Retreat for Over a Decade.” Haute Living online, October 2018.
“Take a Look Inside The SIL x The Beverly Hills Hotel Holiday Fashion Capsule Collection.” Haute Living online, October 2018.
“Sean Penn, Rainn Wilson and Soleil Moon Frye Launch Digital Recovery Campaign for Haiti.” Haute Living online, October 2018.
“Celebrity Nutritionist Kimberly Snyder Debuts Solluna, Her New Lifestyle Brand and Juice Bar.” Haute Living online, October 2018.
“The 2018 American Music Awards Equaled an Empowering Night for Female Artists.” Haute Living online, October 2018.
“Wolfgang Puck Chef Hugo Bolanos Dishes on Visiting Chef Series and His Partnership With the World-Famous Culinary Icon.” Haute Living online, September 2018.
“All The Details: Artist Ai Weiwei’s Los Angeles Takeover Featuring Three Fall Exhibits.” Haute Living online, September 2018.
“Eataly LA to Host Prestigious Culinary Forum for First West Coast Edition.” Haute Living online, August 2018.
“Next Wave.” Gio Journal, Issue No. 2, July 2018.
“Acts of Courage.” Gio Journal, Issue No. 2, July 2018.
“Well Formed.” Gio Journal, Issue No. 2, July 2018.
“Leading the Field.” DS News, July 2017.
“Eye for Style.” Modern Luxury Scottsdale, March/April 2015.
“Space Cases,” “High-Tech Home.” Modern Luxury Scottsdale, March/April 2015.
“Sign of the Times.” Modern Luxury Scottsdale, November/December 2014.
“Mission: Possible.” Modern Luxury Scottsdale, September/October 2014.
“The Best Bar None.” Modern Luxury Scottsdale, July/August 2014.
“Mod-ification.” Modern Luxury Scottsdale, July/August 2014.
“Flip For It.” Modern Luxury Scottsdale, May/June 2014.
“The Long and Winding Road.” Wing World, November 2013.
“Getting on Your Nerves.” Texas Pain Monthly, July 2013.
“Hot Stuff.” Mesa Luxury Living, May 2013.
“You Are Here.” Process, Spring 2013.
“Beverly Hills: Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” Jetset, March/April 2012.
“Smooth Sailing.” Jetset, January/February 2012.
“City of Influence.” Jetset, November/December 2011.
“Northwest Retreat.” Jetset, October 2011.
“Southwest Turn.” Jezebel, May 2011.
“Nutrition Talk: A Chat With Terry Walters.” 944, January 2011.
“Shape Up: Fitness Tips From Jackie Warner.” 944, January 2011.
“Skin Deep: Up Close With Kate Somerville.” 944, January 2011.
“Actor Sean Penn Honors Arizona Residents for Haiti Relief Efforts.” Haute Living online, November 2010.
“Step Up: How You Can Help in Congo.” Rebel, October/November 2010.
“City for the Ages.” 944, October 2010.
“An Interview With Curator of Style Tatiana Sorokko,” Haute Living online, September 2010.
“Arts & Crafts: Young Pioneers of the Creative Frontier.” 944, September 2010.
“Into the Land of Enchantment.” 944, September 2010.
“Fashion for the Masses.” 944, September 2009.
“The Mane Man.” 944, September 2009.
“Scottsdale Mile of Style.” 944, November 2008.
“Off the Beaten Track.” 944, July 2008.
ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Copy Editor, Heart Soul Detroit. Ed. Matt Lee (Troy, MI: Momentum Books, 2013).
HONORS
Nominee, Allegra Johnson Writing Prize, 2023, through UCLA Extension for the essay collection A Sense of Us.
EMPLOYMENT
Senior Content Strategist, 2023. Eargo, Los Angeles, California.
Associate Digital Managing Editor, 2021-2023. MasterClass, Los Angeles, California.
Copy Editor, 2021. Capital Group, Los Angeles, California.
Digital Editor + Copy Editor, 2018-2020. C Magazine | C California Style & Culture, Santa Monica, California.
Content Manager, 2017-2018. Ring, Santa Monica, California.
Los Angeles Editor, 2017-2018. Haute Living, Los Angeles, California.
Lead Content Writer, 2017. DGIT at UCLA Health, Los Angeles, California.
Creative Marketing Lead, 2016-2017. Hart, Anaheim, California.
Director of Content, 2015-2016. Payoff, Costa Mesa, California.
Editor-in-Chief, 2013-2015. Modern Luxury Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Phoenix Editor, 2010-2012. Haute Living, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Senior Consulting Copy Editor, 2010-2013. Modern Luxury Media, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Copy Chief, 2008-2010. 944 magazine, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Proofreading Legal Assistant, 2006-2008, Phoenix, Arizona.