Hello! Welcome to my portfolio. I'm Cooper Tretter, a science communicator and content strategist with a passion for translating complex scientific concepts into engaging, user-friendly narratives. This portfolio showcases my ability to craft clear, compelling content across various formats, from written works to multimedia projects.
If you're interested in commissioning my work or collaborating on a project, please reach out to me at coopertretter@gmail.com. I look forward to exploring how we can bring your ideas to life through the lens of science and storytelling.
Editing & Writing
At Harper's Magazine, I improved my skills in content creation, editing, and strategy across multiple platforms. My experience demonstrates my ability to produce high-quality, engaging content on tight deadlines while maintaining editorial standards.​
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Here are two examples of my work:
I fact-checked and edited this newsletter weekly, ensuring accuracy and maintaining the publication's high editorial standards. This experience sharpened my attention to detail and ability to distill complex information into clear, concise prose.
I researched, wrote, and produced our second weekly newsletter, From the Archives, demonstrating my skills in content curation, storytelling, and connecting historical content with contemporary relevance.
Audio & Video Production
A mini audio documentary I researched, wrote, recorded, and produced with the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies about mental wellness in rural areas.
Two podcasts I helped research, write, produce, and record for Harvard's pre-orientation outdoor program.
A video I filmed and edited to market Harvard's Summer School in Venice to prospective students.
It won an award for the best video.
Social Media Content
& Design
As the content lead for Harvard’s pre-orientation outdoor program, I faced a unique challenge in sustaining the program during the pandemic. I and my team developed a strategy to emphasize the social and educational nature of our program, which sustained engagement in the program at normal levels, convincing over 300 Harvard First-Years to go on “virtual outdoor trips.” My and my team's work ensured that student leadership was sustained in the following years, which was crucial for the long-term success of the program.
Merchandise
Some merchandise I've designed and ordered for organizations and individual clients.
Paintings & Drawings
Awards
Thomas Wood Award Award in Journalism
May 2024. Given once per year by Harvard's Creative Writing Department to the student who shows the best promise in the field of journalism.
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Booth Traveling Fellowship
April 2024. Awarded for my proposal to write about the largest group of chimpanzees ever discovered.
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Best Essay — Harvard Summer School in Venice
August 2023. Awarded to the student who writes the best essay in this program.