About

Hi, I'm Melissa.

My career started out at Hearst Magazines & Time Inc. in NYC, then I jumped into the marketing world when I returned home upstate
I once interviewed a man about his bioremediation company that turns trash to ash in an effort to tackle the troubling issue of crowded landfills in the United States. I once interviewed Carson Daly, Sinbad, and the late, great Florence Henderson. (Not all at the same time.) I've interviewed professors, physicians, and perfumers. But the kindest people I've ever interviewed were those in Times Square who agreed to empty their fanny packs for a piece I wrote for Time Out New York
In November 2017, I presented at an American Marketing Association conference on the topic of content marketing and loved every second of it
I'm 100% Italian but I have absolutely no idea how to cook anything without a recipe
My husband and I have two kids — a boy and a girl — and they're the pickiest clients I've ever had the pleasure of working with

“Smart, curious, and driven — three attributes core to Melissa’s success. As a leader, she energizes and inspires with contagious enthusiasm. As an editor and writer, she emphasizes quality, relevancy, and fun to reach each distinct audience. Above all, Melissa’s ability to strategize and pivot make her an awesome asset for any team looking to build and grow editorial capabilities.”
— Kevin Phang, Director of SEO

“Melissa was my editor and manager for about a year, and I need to tell the whole world that she is one of the most important people I’ve ever been lucky enough to work with. She’s an incredibly hard and devoted worker (she’s up for anything and enthusiastic about every project), an extraordinarily talented writer (fun, funny, smart, and laser-focused on her audience), and a singular leader and manager. If I ever had a concern—or if Melissa ever sensed I was uncomfortable or that there might be a more efficient, sensible way for things to be done—she checked in with me, asked what I needed, and made sure I had it. If I ever in my life get a chance to work with or for Melissa again, I’ll come running.”
— Brianna Snyder, Copywriter

“When Melissa Fiorenza is working on your project there are a few things you can undoubtedly expect: 1. Direct, meaningful content that cuts to the core, makes an emotional connection, and inspires action. 2. Clean, crisp, copy that is polished and client-ready. 3. Deep commitment to the work at hand and to her team. 4. A positive attitude that is infectious to everyone around her. She's a strong leader, a supportive and smart supervisor, and a strategic thinker. To know her is to love her.”
— Ashley Previte, Copywriter

"Melissa gives every project 100%, having had worked with her at CCA on multiple projects and now on various freelance projects including blog posts and full website rebrands. I can always count on her to get the job done. She is collaborative, enthusiastic and overall an amazing writer and friend to work with. She's also a wife and a mom of 2 little ones, I look up to her dedication, work ethic and ability to manage her family and professional life seamlessly."
— Lisa Meyer, Designer & Creative Director

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