Lauryn Schaffner

About

I’m a firm believer that we all have a purpose. For years, I thought mine was to analyze crime, so I pursued a degree in criminology & psychology at Florida State University. That all changed when I started writing for a rock music publication in 2016. I worked at a renowned music mastering studio for eight months after I graduated, but continued to write. In early 2019, I started a position as a full-time staff writer for the respected rock and metal website Loudwire.I’ve since grown into a well-rounded multimedia journalist, finding viral stories that connect with our audience while also adapting to the ever-changing nature of the internet and social media. In addition to writing news stories and other editorial content for the site, I assist in managing Loudwire’s YouTube channel, and host and produce video content to distribute across our various social media platforms. And, finally, I host a weekly radio segment on Sunday nights on our Loudwire Weekends syndicated radio station, and fill in for the host when they’re unavailable. So that’s my story so far. What’s yours?