Antonio is a versatile writer, reporter, and creative strategist with a strong track record across entertainment, political, business, and local news. He specializes in writing sharp, Smart Brevity-styled digital content and producing polished social-first videos.

Today, Antonio works with multiple digital outlets including Us Weekly and Variety. In his previous role as an Audience Development Manager at Paramount+, he led all copywriting initiatives for the brand’s social presence, managed scheduling calendars and community management initiatives, spearheaded key campaigns and social impact initiatives, and launched a platform activation on Letterboxd.

A decade ago, Antonio’s media journey took off when he co-founded his high school’s award-winning journalism club and began writing professionally for online entertainment outlets. After graduating Ithaca College a semester early with a degree in Journalism, he completed a transformative full-time internship at Variety. He stayed on as an NYC-based events reporter covering everything from film premieres to high-profile courtroom cases. During that time, Antonio also served as a news editor at AllSides, where he analyzed and curated news across the political spectrum.