Hello, I’m Bethany Rock.

 

Writer and Gamer

Gaming | Fiction | Freelance

I’m a New Jersey-based Narrative Writer, Fiction Writer, Copywriter, Content Strategist, and all-around Creative. I love reading, writing, running, -ing endings, and pasta.

Current Role

Content Marketing Lead

Activision Blizzard Media | New York City, NY

02/2023 – Present

  • Writes and edits 190+ pieces of content (blogs, whitepapers, infographics, executive bylines, email campaigns, social posts), ensuring clear, engaging, and brand-consistent storytelling across Activision Blizzard Media’s owned and partner channels.
    (Skills: copywriting, content writing, editing, proofreading)

  • Ghostwrote 5+ executive bylines published in Digiday, WARC, eMarketer, and other top outlets, amplifying brand authority and expanding Activision Blizzard Media’s industry voice.
    (Skills: ghostwriting, thought leadership, editorial writing)

  • Translates complex research into accessible narratives for major reports (The Many Ways We Play, Play It Forward, Gaming’s Next Level), generating ~500 downloads in six months and setting new precedents for content formats.
    (Skills: research translation, narrative writing, content strategy)

  • Grew Activision Blizzard Media’s LinkedIn following by 25.18% (12.6K → 15.8K) while doubling organic engagement rates (5.3% → 10.2%) through compelling copy, storytelling-driven posts, and consistent editorial cadence.
    (Skills: social media copywriting, content optimization, engagement growth)

  • Established editorial standards and maintained monthly, quarterly, and annual performance tracking, ensuring measurable impact and continuous improvement in copy quality and campaign ROI.
    (Skills: editorial management, content performance, copy editing, quality control)

Education & Skills

Skills

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Content Marketing

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Creative Ideation

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SEO/SEM

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Creative Briefs

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Brand Marketing

Ithaca College

Bachelor of Science
Major: Integrated Marketing Communications, Cum Laude

08/2013 – 12/2016

eCornell University

Certificate
Brand Marketing

June 2024