Conner Reed is an experienced editorial professional currently serving as the Reviews Editor at Publishers Weekly since February 2023, where responsibilities include assigning and editing a substantial volume of book reviews and author Q&As. Previously, Conner held the position of Arts & Culture Editor at Portland Monthly Magazine from May 2019 to November 2022, focusing on a wide array of stories and overseeing print sections. Early career roles include freelance contributions to Eater and Flannel PDX, as well as a Communications Associate position at TeenLife Media. Editorial internships at Something Curated and The Daily Free Press provided foundational skills in writing and editing, while earlier involvement with Northwest Children's Theater & School offered experience in theater production support. Conner Reed graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University in 2018.