Marissa Higgins
About Marissa Higgins
Marissa Higgins is a Trending News Editor at Daily Kos, where she has worked since 2018. She is also an author, with her debut novel, A GOOD HAPPY GIRL, set to be published in April 2024.
Work at Daily Kos
Marissa Higgins has served as the Trending News Editor at Daily Kos since 2018. In this role, she focuses on curating and reporting on trending news topics, ensuring that the platform remains a relevant source of information for its audience. Her responsibilities include overseeing content related to current events and engaging with the community to highlight significant issues.
Education and Expertise
Marissa Higgins earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from Bridgewater State University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. This academic background has equipped her with strong writing and analytical skills, which she applies in her professional roles in journalism and editing.
Background
Before joining Daily Kos, Marissa Higgins worked as a News Writer - Lifestyle at Bustle from 2015 to 2017. Her experience in lifestyle journalism contributed to her understanding of diverse topics and audience engagement, which she has carried into her current position.
Achievements
Marissa Higgins's personal essay on food and poverty was featured in the Best American Food Writing 2018, showcasing her ability to address critical social issues through her writing. Additionally, she has participated in discussions on platforms such as HuffPost Live, where she addressed housing discrimination faced by the LGBTQ community, and The Kathleen Dunn Show on WPR, where she shared her experiences with poverty and food insecurity.
Upcoming Publication
Marissa Higgins's debut novel, A GOOD HAPPY GIRL, is set to be published by Catapult in April 2024. This forthcoming work marks a significant milestone in her writing career, expanding her contributions from journalism to fiction.