shane delaney

My Journey

Creating content that people actually want to watch

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Content Curator at Snap Inc.

Santa Monica, CA

March 2025 - Present

Global social media and camera app with over 750 million monthly active users worldwide.

  • • Spearhead identification of viral-potential content and cultural moments that drive engagement across Snapchat's global audience
  • • Develop cutting-edge public content strategies alongside Trend Producers to capture Gen Z and Millennial attention
  • • Analyze thousands of user-submitted Snaps daily to strategically surface high-performing, timely content
  • • Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, moderation, and product teams to optimize content performance
  • • Pioneer tracking methodologies for emerging US short-form video trends to keep Snapchat ahead of pop culture movements

Content Manager at Phony Texts

Los Angeles, CA

March 2024 - March 2025

Digital media company behind Tiny Texts, a Snapchat channel with 3.4M+ followers known for short-form, comedic screen-life stories.

  • • Developed short-form stories that boosted viewership by 90% compared to previous content
  • • Exceeded platform metrics by achieving retention rates 10% higher than average
  • • Launched viral campaign content that generated 4M+ views and attracted 40K+ new followers
  • • Analyzed audience data to enhance content engagement and drive viewer growth
  • • Orchestrated publishing schedules and coordinated deliverables across multiple stakeholders
  • • Designed and implemented efficient revision tracking and approval workflows

SEO Writer at Collider

Remote

August 2022 - October 2022

Entertainment news platform covering movies, TV, and pop culture.

Crafted SEO-optimized content that drove a 15% increase in organic traffic. Developed data-driven articles on trending entertainment topics through strategic keyword research and analytics.

  • • Boosted organic traffic by 15% through targeted SEO-driven content strategies
  • • Leveraged keyword research and analytics to optimize content performance

Production Assistant at StockX

Los Angeles, CA

June 2022

Global E-Commerce marketplace for sneakers, streetwear, electronics, and collectibles.

Facilitated digital marketing campaigns through strategic logistical coordination and content alignment. Maintained consistent brand presentation across all marketing assets.

  • • Streamlined logistics for high-impact digital marketing campaigns
  • • Ensured brand consistency across diverse marketing materials

Freelance Email Copywriter at Cappuccino Man

Los Angeles, CA

March 2024

Boutique coffee catering service specializing in elevated coffee experiences for high-end events and private functions across Los Angeles.

Crafted targeted email campaigns for event planners and luxury venues to strengthen brand presence in LA's premium events market.

  • • Engineered strategic email sequences for event planners, wedding coordinators, and corporate clients
  • • Designed compelling promotional content showcasing signature coffee experiences and custom packages
  • • Structured segmented email strategies to effectively reach different client categories

Skills & Expertise

Content Strategy

  • Content Development & Execution
  • Audience Growth & Engagement
  • Editorial Calendar Management
  • Narrative & Brand Storytelling
  • Email Marketing & Copywriting

Technical

  • SEO Best Practices
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Performance Analytics & Optimization
  • Content Management Systems (CMS)
  • Social Media Management

Creative

  • Video Storytelling & Art Direction
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Brand Voice Development
  • Creative Direction
  • Research & Editing