Christopher Michel
About Christopher Michel
Christopher Michel serves as the Senior Food & Gardening Editor at Country Living, bringing extensive experience in digital media and editorial roles focused on food and gardening. He has a strong academic background in English and creative writing, complemented by various positions in notable organizations throughout his career.
Current Role at Hearst
Christopher Michel serves as the Senior Food & Gardening Editor at Country Living, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on creating and curating content related to food and gardening, leveraging his extensive experience in digital media. His work contributes to the publication's mission of providing readers with practical and inspiring information on these topics.
Previous Experience in Digital Media
Michel has a robust background in digital media, particularly in the food and healthy lifestyle sectors. He worked at Rodale Inc. as a Digital Editor for Runnersworld.com and as a Digital / Social Media Editor for Rodalesorganiclife.com. His tenure at Meredith Corporation included roles as Senior Editor for Cooking Light and EatingWell, and Editor for CookingLight.com. This experience has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective content management and audience engagement.
Educational Background
Christopher Michel holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Norwich University, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing from Miami University from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he earned a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Syracuse University from 2007 to 2010. This academic background provides him with a strong foundation in writing and editorial practices.
Teaching Experience
Michel has served as a Teaching Assistant at both Miami University and Syracuse University, where he taught courses related to English and Creative Writing. His teaching roles spanned from 2004 to 2010, allowing him to develop skills in communication and mentorship, which are valuable in his editorial career.
Involvement in the Fulbright Program
Christopher Michel participated in the Fulbright Program from 2006 to 2007 as a Fulbright Student Grantee. This prestigious international educational exchange program enabled him to gain cross-cultural experience and insights, enhancing his perspective in both writing and editing.