Nick Kupsey

About

As Head of Editorial at eBay/Goldin Auctions, I bring a proven track record of accuracy, communication, operational excellence, and workflow management in high-stress environments. My role involves leading editorial initiatives for product descriptions and content, ensuring the highest content quality and efficiency standards. I am also the author of the best-selling books 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘞𝘢𝘸𝘢 and 𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘪𝘭. My strength in public speaking is evidenced in my storytelling, which has been featured on NPR and showcases my ability to engage and captivate audiences. Currently, I am featured in the 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘢 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘥 podcast and attending exhibit in collaboration with WHYY/NPR, First Person Arts, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. I’m passionate about creating compelling narratives and fostering cultural excellence in editorial and storytelling practices. Let’s connect to explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation in writing, storytelling, branding, and content management.

Experience

• Head of Editorial · Goldin03-01-2023

  Manages a team of seven writers, numerous freelancers, and a dotted line to nine others in Inventory to ensure accuracy and consistency. Set editorial standards to deliver best-in-class copy for auctions. Created and maintained in-house style guides to ensure consistency and accuracy. Serves as QA for auctions and the last stop before auctions are published. Extensive research coupled with a detailed-oriented and growth mindset to enhance the value of auction listings. Assist, create, and write content for Goldin’s social media websites. Serves as subject matter expert in videos that have achieved collectively over one million views on Instagram.

• Product Description Editor, Non-Sports · Goldin02-01-2022 – 03-01-2023

  Built up the entire Pop Culture vertical at Goldin, serving as a subject matter expert in video games, action figures, and music. Managed a team of two writers and four freelancers, handling assignments and editing for the entire team. Researched, wrote, and proofread copy for auction. SME work resulted in over $30 million in revenue.

• Staff Writer · Goldin12-01-2020 – 03-01-2022

  Wrote 20-30 product descriptions for game-used memorabilia, memorabilia, and signed items based on extensive research. Proofread and managed a team of freelance writers.

• Senior Staff Writer · First Person Arts08-01-2020

  Develop and write funny and engaging host scripts for monthly virtual StorySlams. Create a fun and dynamic show that caters to First Person Arts’ diverse audience. Bring in new viewers with fresh content while matching the tone set by 20 years of First Person Arts StorySlams. Successfully restructured StorySlams to heighten the entertainment value in the new virtual format. Incorporated elements of late night comedy writing such as host monologues and desk bits to break up the show and add visual interest. Deliver on weekly and monthly targets for video script writing in coordination with the video production team. Continuously edit and perfect scripts until all runtime and content goals are met with a focus on clear, concise and strong language.

• StorySlam Host · First Person Arts01-01-2018

  Hosted StorySlams, engaging with the audience and maintaining the flow of the event.

Education

• Delaware County Community CollegeAssociate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• CHI InstituteDiploma, A+ Certification and Net+ Certification
• Upper Darby Senior High SchoolDiploma

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