Writer and editor with 20+ years of professional experience
Kris Naudus is a Brooklyn-born-and-based editor who writes about toys, video games and lots of other tech. Her work has appeared on Engadget, Yahoo, MakeUseOf, Oh Reader, The Escapist, Anime News Network and Anime Insider. She graduated from New York University with a dubiously useful degree in communications. In a previous life she also wrote strategy guides and edited scripts for Pokémon, which means she’s cool to some 10-year-olds.
Work experience
2024 - Present
MakeUseOf
Contributor
Writing service-oriented posts about video gaming topics, specializing in indie and mobile gaming
2020 - 2022
Yahoo
Commerce Editor
Writing commerce and buyer's guide content for Verizon Media sites including Yahoo Lifestyle, Yahoo Entertainment and Engadget
2013 - 2020
Engadget
Buyer's Guide Editor
Writing and editing posts about tech and culture, including product announcements, hands-ons, reviews, editorials, product comparisons, buyer's guide recommendations and community discussion content
Researching and writing about deals on top tech retailers like Amazon and Best Buy in order to generate affiliate revenue in product-related posts
Creating video content, including scripting, voiceover and standup camera work
Maintaining a database of 40,000 consumer gadgets and ensuring data is accurate and updated; researching and evaluating new products for their inclusion in the Engadget Buyer's Guide
2010 - 2013
gdgt
Content Manager
Managed a team of part-time researchers responsible for updating a database of 40,000 consumer products and processing thousands of critic reviews from across the web
Researched and evaluated products for their inclusion in the gdgt database; assigned an objective "gdgt Score" based on critic and user reviews of each individual product and its position in the marketplace
Wrote and edited short product reviews, roundup posts, discussion content, and front-page copy
2004 - 2010
Pokémon
Associate Editor, Brand Management
Wrote and edited 10 strategy guides for the Pokemon video games; was involved with every step of production, including writing, copy editing, layout, proofreading, and final press check
Provided English language oversight and script approval for four seasons of the Pokemon television show and seven films; checked materials for their adherence to brand ideals and network standards, all while maintaining faithfulness to the original Japanese product
Wrote website and magazine copy, including movie and television previews, product descriptions, game information and tips, television episode recaps, fan interviews, and trivia games
Education
1998 - 2002
Steinhardt School of Culture and Communication, New York University
Certifications
2024
Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
NYPL Tech Connect: Develop in Swift Explorations