Someone once told me that I was like a Swiss Army Knife of content marketing because of the breadth of skills and experience I have. However, I’ve often likened myself to the IKEA of marketing, except I don’t require instructions and take far less time to put together and become functional. Ironically, one of my first jobs, as a teenager, was putting together furniture at an elementary school. Fast-forward a decade later, and on the first day of my first full-time writing job, I was promoted to editor, and the rest, as they say, is history. I’ve enjoyed a thriving career as a content marketer, photographer, and writer, currently calling Portland, Oregon home.

I’m incredibly grateful that the decade since that first writing job has been full of incredible work opportunities and experiences, from writing and shooting photos for publications like the Los Angeles Times and Travel + Leisure to developing award-winning marketing campaigns for Expedia to brand ambassadorship for companies like Vail Resorts and Anheuser-Busch to producing podcasts to writing press releases, commercial video scripts, case studies, ads, website copy, and more. I’ve lived and worked all up and down the West Coast (and around the world) as a content strategist, writer, and photographer, however, Portland, Oregon is where I now call home. Whether you’re a Portland small business or brand, or further afield, I’d love to hear from you (you can email me at spencer at spencerspellman.com). Below, get a little taste of my work.

Writing Portfolio

Smithsonian Magazine

Feature article, syndicated from Travel + Leisure

Thrillist

Feature article

Ski Magazine

Article + photography

Condé Nast Traveler

Feature article

Los Angeles Times

Series of Weekend guides with accompanying photos

Marriott/Art Basel

Artist profile

AFAR MAGAZINE

Feature Article

Outside Magazine

Travel trend article

 

Copywriting

L’Auberge de Sedona

Website and in-room magazine copywriting

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Maravilla Los Cabos

Website copy

Kind Traveler

Website copy and managing editor

Expedia

As Editor-in-Chief at Expedia, I wrote and edited articles, wrote social media copy, and wrote copy for campaigns, such as this DreamWorks campaign for the Mr. Peabody & Sherman release

Sonoma County Tourism

As Brand Director, I wrote website copy, ad copy, social media captions, articles, and video scripts, including the script for this, which aired on NBC Bay Area.

American Society of Travel Advisors

For ASTA’s magazine, I wrote a research article, sponsored by Carnival, on American travel habits.

Vail Resorts

As content strategist, writer and editor for Vail Resorts, I worked with their California resorts, including Northstar, to write/edit articles and website copy, social media captions/ads, and sponsored content.

 

Content Strategy

Expedia: Content Strategist and Editor-in-Chief

Expedia: Content Strategist and Editor-in-Chief

Anheuser-Busch: Ambassador and Content Partner

Anheuser-Busch: Ambassador and Content Partner

Vail Resorts: Content Strategist and Ambassador

Vail Resorts: Content Strategist and Ambassador

 

Video and Podcasting

Taste Of Tahoe Series

A food/drink series, which I hosted for Vail Resorts’ Northstar California Resort.

Saving The West

As Associate Producer and Content Manager, I helped develop content and stories for the environmental podcast, Saving The West.

 

Photography

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cocktail photos
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