Evan Malachosky

About

Evan Malachosky is a writer, editor, strategist, brand developer and brand leader with over a decade of experience in digital (and occasionally print) media. His expertise ranges from content direction and production to editorial operations and newsletter strategy.He is the Editorial Director of Curated by Optimism, Optimism's fast-growing portfolio of curatorial newsletter brands with nearly 3 million subscribers. His brands are built on a taste-driven editorial strategy that puts their editor(s) at the helm. Before joining Optimism, Evan was featured in GQ, British GQ, Esquire, Popular Mechanics, Men's Health, Mr Porter, Gear Patrol, COOL HUNTING, Valet, Uncrate, and more, covering topics like culture, wellness, design, and technology. He has also trend forecasted for brands like Maserati and Mercedes-Benz and produced paid content for Tudor.Evan has a proven track record of building and managing editorial teams, setting and surpassing revenue goals, crafting data-backed content strategies, and leveraging tools like Google Analytics, SEMRush, and Parse.ly to drive engagement and growth. His skills extend to project management systems such as Asana and Airtable, enabling him to streamline operations and meet complex project goals efficiently, and design programs like Figma and Canva. He's also actively researching artificial intelligence tools and closely monitoring how media companies can use the technology to their advantage.His work has been recognized with several awards, including the CES Media Trailblazer Award for his coverage of emerging tech and start-ups and a Communicator Award for his feature on a style trend that ignited a political uprising, "How 'Tactical' Infiltrated Everyday Life." Evan brings a practical and results-oriented approach to every project, focusing on delivering quality content that resonates with readers and drives measurable outcomes. Projects he's worked on have been recognized at award ceremonies like the Webby’s and the AdWeek Awards.Evan currently lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.