Brady Gerber: I'm a writer, researcher, and builder.

Hello, my name is Brady Gerber.

I’m a writer with over a decade of experience writing for New York Magazine, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The Ringer, Interview Magazine, FADER, McSweeney’s, and more.

My work has been cited in The New York Times, AV Club, and my mom’s fridge.

Here are some of my favorite writing samples.

As a freelancer, I specialize in conducting interviews, researching, writing scripts, tailoring my writing to various subjects and house styles (I’m a professional learner), filing clean copy on time, and using the latest tools to transform research into compelling, unforgettable narratives.

Since 2023, I’ve published OPE!, a daily blog and weekly newsletter in which I share my favorite new songs and writings. I also built Candyfloss, a web-scraping RSS feed reader of today’s top music industry news.

Since 2021, I’ve been a guest lecturer at the University of Virginia, teaching students how to break into freelance writing (without a journalism degree) and write the perfect pitch.

I’m a Hoosier and graduate of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and Semester at Sea, now living in Los Angeles by way of Brooklyn. Contact me at bradywgerber [at] gmail [dot] com.

Here’s what I’m up to—and what I can do for you.

For Brands and Agencies

Content Marketing, Copywriting, and PR

From starting a digital publication in high school to working with some of the biggest names in entertainment, I have over 13 years of experience:

Working in print and digital communications and delivering engaging and timely stories to millions of global readers
Collaborating with PR and marketing agencies to write and edit blogs, press releases, marketing emails, website landing pages, social media, pitching guides, briefings, branded content scripts, and other long and short-form copy for 300+ clients including Bruce Springsteen, Carole King, Elvis Costello, St. Vincent, Bon Iver, Bonnie Raitt, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Common, Ludovico Einaudi, and Vitamin String Quartet
Crafting impactful calls to action that pack a punch into a single sentence or visual and translating complex technical concepts into clear, simple terms
Creating technically sound, genuinely helpful SEO content that increases qualified traffic and brand authority while following brand voice and UX and WCAG accessibility standards (I’m certified in Google Analytics 4 by Google and SEO by HubSpot Academy)
Using empathy and experiences in global travel—I’ve traveled to 30+ countries across five continents—to connect with readers around the world

Looking for a copywriter to help you achieve your most ambitious goals? Let’s talk—I love a challenge.

Please email me at bradywgerber [at] gmail [dot] com and let’s work together.

Have you checked out my writing samples yet?

How about my copywriting spec campaign portfolio?

Coding, Technical Writing, and Documentation

In 2021, I completed a full-stack software engineering bootcamp with General Assembly. I love breaking down complex technologies and tools and making them accessible to more developers and users.

Fluent in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Python, and SQL, with additional experience in TypeScript, Flask, and AWS
Familiar with a wide range of content management systems (especially WordPress), tools and platforms (Figma, Jira, Visual Studio Code, Google Chrome DevTools, Constant Contact), and technical style guides (Google’s Python Style Guide and Airbnb’s JavaScript Style Guide)
Certified in Google Analytics 4 by Google and SEO by HubSpot Academy
Led as an Agile Scrum Master to help cross-functional remote teams streamline and run daily stand-ups and weekly backlog refinements while establishing internal sources of truth

I especially love crafting SOPs and technical documents.

Have you read my beginner’s guide to ChatGPT’s API?

Or my introduction to WCAG accessibility standards?

How about my breakdown of UX vs. UI?

Hey, you might as well check out my SEO 101 walkthrough.

For Media Clients

I specialize in writing about music and the music industry. As a critic, I focus on the music itself. As a journalist, I focus on the ever-changing technologies and trends that affect our relationship to music. I also write about literature, travel, and neurodiversity. I always strive for clarity—to turn information into storytelling.

Bylines include New York Magazine, Vulture, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The Ringer, Stereogum, FADER, SPIN, Interview Magazine, Bandcamp Daily, McSweeney’s, Lit Hub, and Electric Lit.

Read my work. Here are some writing samples I especially love.

For Artists and Musicians

I love interviewing and researching artists and creative professionals to help them tell their stories. What makes us tick, and what drives us to create something? I’ve written bios and notes for CEOs, world-famous classical composers, indie singer-songwriters, and more. At this time, I’m available to assist with bios and liner notes.

Reach me at bradywgerber [at] gmail [dot] com to request pricing and work samples.

Let’s Talk

Looking to grow your business with impactful content, translate technical concepts for a diverse audience, or just say hello? Please follow me and reach out. I’m also available to speak at your university or company to teach the art of writing and the perfect pitch.

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