tessa love is a
+ writer
+ editor
+ researcher
+ creator
Californian living in Berlin.
I write articles & essays; create & manage editorial projects big & small; bring cultural & consumer insights to life for global brands; & copywrite for cross-channel campaigns.
If you’re curious to know more about me, you can check out my interview with Ninu Nina, which publishes conversations with creatives.
Cultural research + consumer insights
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I have ample experience in diverse research methods, including cultural studies, focus group facilitation, and survey design. This extensive background enables me to conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative research to gain insights into youth culture, consumer behaviors, and marketing strategies.
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Whether through meticulous data analysis or in-depth interviews, I possess the expertise to extract and effectively communicate crucial insights that enable brands and companies to understand their target consumers and develop effective strategies to engage them.
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Data and insights hold true value when presented within a compelling narrative that contextualizes them. I specialize in crafting captivating stories that revolve around consumers and broader cultural trends. My expertise lies in creating engaging narratives through various mediums such as trend reports, publications, white papers, presentations, and more.
selected projects…
Editorial writing + strategy
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With a diverse portfolio as both a staff and freelance reporter, I have delved into a wide range of topics, from wildfire to the intriguing realm of the death industry to the resurgence of psychedelics. My work has been published in esteemed publications such as Outside Magazine, The Believer, BBC, Gossamer, Elemental, and more.
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As an essayist and experimental nonfiction writer, my writing explores enigmatic realms and fleeting phenomena, which I capture through my own personal lens or the perspectives of those I find along the way. My work has found a home in esteemed publications such as Longreads, The Outline, The Awl, and more.
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With a comprehensive range of editorial skills, I have the ability to see the big picture and attend to the finest details, and have a proven track record of effectively communicating and managing both. I excel in building editorial projects from scratch and have successfully aided individuals and companies clarify their message and develop comprehensive editorial strategies and platforms.
Nobody Magazine
I’m the co-creator and co-editor of Nobody, a Berlin-based print magazine about people and the stories, places, and things they carry.
Nobody is a space for the kinds of stories that are often left behind in the daily grind of sensationalist headlines. Slower stories, which prioritize empathy, nuance, and connection. Working with an incredible range of contributors from around the world, Nobody features longform writing, photo series, illustrated memoir, and other experiments in voice.
We’ve released two issues and our third is slated for 2024. Find out more about Nobody here.
selected articles + essays…
+ This Elite Cowboy College Finally Let Women In. But Don’t Say It’s Changing (Outside)
+ Objects of Fire (The Believer)
+ California Burning (Longreads)
+ Book Review: What We Lost in the Camp Fire (Outside)
+ Button Down: The Race to Save America’s Peyote (Gossamer)
+ Keepers of the Dark (Gossamer)
+ Psychedelics, God, and Mental Health (Elemental)
+ The musician reinventing hospital soundscapes (BBC)
+ The relentless positivity of Yoko Ono (The Outline)
+ Scientists Want to Make a Movie Out of Your Dreams (Elemental)
+ Inside the Far-Out World of Dream Therapy (Elemental)
+ more…