Timothy Moore, CFEI®

Editorial Director of WDW Magazine; Personal Finance Writer

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Contact Info
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About

Editor, writer, leader, mentor, financial expert traveler, theme park enthusiast, proud dog dad, beer connoisseur, Disney and Nintendo fanboy, and lucky husband. In no particular order.

I’m an experienced personal finance journalist, award-winning travel writer, Certified Financial Education Instructor®, and veteran content marketer. As the editorial director at WDW Magazine, I'm focused on telling exciting and unique stories about Walt Disney World and Disney Parks around the globe. Learn more at https://www.wdw-magazine.com/.

Interested in advertising or partnering with WDW Magazine? Learn more here: https://www.wdw-magazine.com/media-kit/

I also manage my own freelance writing and editing business, focused on the finance and travel industries. I'm passionate about crafting content that helps readers make smarter financial decisions, no matter their background. My sweet spots are bank accounts, credit scores, taxes, and insurance, with a special focus on life on a tight budget — from paying the bills to traveling on a dime.

I'm currently available for writing, editing, and SEO projects in the finance and travel space. Visit my site to learn more: https://www.timothybmoore.com/

Travel Journalism Awards:
- NATJA Honorable Mention for "Fort Wilderness Family" (2024)
- FMA Charlie Award for "Fort Wilderness Family" (2023)

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Experience

  • WDW Magazine

    WDW Magazine

    4 years 1 month

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      Editorial Director

      WDW Magazine

      - Present 11 months

      Responsible for setting the overall content vision of CTSA print and digital products (WDW Magazine, DLR Magazine, and DCL Magazine), ensuring high-quality content that aligns with voice and brand, hiring and encouraging writers to contribute unique perspectives for our print magazines, and collaborating with marketing, blog, and social teams to nurture current audiences and reach new subscribers.

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      Managing Editor

      WDW Magazine

      - 2 years 3 months

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      Copyeditor

      WDW Magazine

      - 1 year 1 month

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    Personal Finance Writer

    USA TODAY Blueprint

    - Present 1 year 6 months

    Research and write compelling educational resources, round-ups, and reviews about the insurance and credit card industry.

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    Freelance Writer

    Forbes

    - Present 1 year 8 months

    Write cost guides for Forbes Home and work with Forbes Marketplace to create compelling personal finance content, focusing on the car insurance vertical.

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    Personal Finance Writer

    LendingTree

    - Present 1 year 1 month

    Research and write personal finance content, focusing on automotive financing and personal loans.

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    Travel Writer

    Insider

    - Present 2 years 1 month

    Write articles on travel, including national parks and Walt Disney World

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    Personal Finance Writer

    Chime

    - Present 2 years 4 months

    • Write blog content on personal finance topics like credit cards, taxes, and bank accounts
    • Perform SEO audits of existing pieces and rewrite to improve search rankings
    • Write product landing page copy

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    Personal Finance Writer

    Taboola

    - Present 2 months

    Write articles on credit cards, loans, bank accounts, taxes, and insurance for TIME Magazine.

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    Personal Finance Writer

    LendEDU

    - Present 1 year 5 months

    Research and write personal finance articles; provide SEO updates to existing finance content.

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    Personal Finance Writer

    SoFi

    - Present 2 years 4 months

    Contribute personal finance content to SoFi Learn (educational resource)

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    Personal Finance Writer

    The Penny Hoarder

    - Present 7 years 3 months

    • Write a wide range of personal finance content, including bank accounts, credit cards, loans, insurance, automotive, pet care, and travel on a budget
    • Provide updates to existing content to improve SEO

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    Freelance Writer, Retirement Living

    ConsumerAffairs

    - Present 1 year 5 months

    Research and write finance content for RetirementLiving.com.

  • Freelance Writer/Editor

    Self-employed

    - Present 7 years 2 months

    As a writer and editor, I get to research new information, travel to new places, talk to new people, and ultimately craft stories that entertain, educate, or drive a sale. I offer a decade-plus of experience in content creation in agency and editorial settings, and I feel most at home when I'm working on content — whether print or digital — that helps readers make tough decisions on a tight budget.

    I specialize in writing personal finance, travel, and automotive pieces, and I have a…

    As a writer and editor, I get to research new information, travel to new places, talk to new people, and ultimately craft stories that entertain, educate, or drive a sale. I offer a decade-plus of experience in content creation in agency and editorial settings, and I feel most at home when I'm working on content — whether print or digital — that helps readers make tough decisions on a tight budget.

    I specialize in writing personal finance, travel, and automotive pieces, and I have a background in editing long-form technical whitepapers, thought leadership pieces, and economic analyses in the B2B tech space.

    Learn more at my site: https://www.timothybmoore.com/

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    Content Production Manager

    Forrester

    - 4 years 2 months

    Dayton, Ohio Area

    • Managed production (content, graphics, layout, and video) of 1,500+ annual reports, including economic analyses, whitepapers, infographics, case studies, journey maps, presentation decks, webinars, videos, etc. for global consulting firm serving B2B tech clients in need of data-driven, customer-obsessed content marketing and strategy deliverables
    • Edited detailed reports (such as total economic impact studies and thought leadership papers), presentations, and infographics for Forrester's…

    • Managed production (content, graphics, layout, and video) of 1,500+ annual reports, including economic analyses, whitepapers, infographics, case studies, journey maps, presentation decks, webinars, videos, etc. for global consulting firm serving B2B tech clients in need of data-driven, customer-obsessed content marketing and strategy deliverables
    • Edited detailed reports (such as total economic impact studies and thought leadership papers), presentations, and infographics for Forrester's consulting services
    • Led process and efficiency change for production of consulting deliverables
    • Developed and managed more than 50 templates to encourage stronger writing, brand consistency, and clean design across global consulting deliverables
    • Hired, trained, developed, and led global production team of editors and graphic designers
    • Maintained style guide and branding best practices

    Significant Accomplishments:
    • Led major redesigns (content, graphics, and layout) of several Forrester Consulting studies, including the Total Economic Impact study, Thought Leadership Paper, and Opportunity Snapshot
    • Implemented time-tracking and production request process for 1,500+ projects each year

  • Content Editor/Secretary of the Board

    The Nerve (formerly The Playground Theatre)

    - 6 years 9 months

    Dayton, Ohio

    • Contributed to website maintenance and content
    • Edited website and social media content
    • Organized meetings and recorded minutes

  • Managing Editor/Content Supervisor

    Naked Lime

    - 4 years 11 months

    Dayton, Ohio

    • Recruited, trained and mentored team of editors and writers, both in-house and freelance
    • Managed, wrote, edited, and optimized nearly 2,000 pieces of content a month, including articles for a digital automotive news site, car dealership blogs, and e-newsletters
    • Created and distributed press releases and maintained relationships with press contacts nationwide
    • Created style guides, monthly editorial and events calendars, and writing templates
    • Generated ad content, including…

    • Recruited, trained and mentored team of editors and writers, both in-house and freelance
    • Managed, wrote, edited, and optimized nearly 2,000 pieces of content a month, including articles for a digital automotive news site, car dealership blogs, and e-newsletters
    • Created and distributed press releases and maintained relationships with press contacts nationwide
    • Created style guides, monthly editorial and events calendars, and writing templates
    • Generated ad content, including radio scripts and landing page materials

    Significant Accomplishments
    • Designed and implemented official content production process and content strategy for 400+ accounts
    • Successfully converted company’s writing model from in-house to freelance to provide flexibility and cut costs
    • Developed department internship program
    • Co-created automotive news site, achieving 600,000+ monthly pageviews
    • Saved $500,000 annually by bringing newsletter content from third-party vendor to in-house team

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    Supervisor

    Yogurt Mountain Franchising

    - 1 year 4 months

    - Created employee schedule
    - Oversaw inventory and ordering of product
    - Cleaned and repaired machinery
    - Made bank deposits
    - Managed 10 associates

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    Bookseller

    Books A Million

    - 6 months

    - Oversaw special orders
    - Acted as salesman for discount card program
    - Stocked shelves
    - Operated register

Education

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    Wright State University

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English with an Emphasis in Professional and Technical Writing

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    Activities and Societies: Professional and Technical Writing Club

  • Carroll High School

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    Activities and Societies: Community theatre, drama club, school newspaper, National Honor Society, and youth retreat leader.

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