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  Natasha Burton
 
Professional/Personal Overview
  Natasha Burton is a freelance journalist who has previously worked as a writer and editor for The Huffington Post and as a founding editor at Glo.com, a women's lifestyle site partnered with MSN.com and Hearst.

While she is best known for her self-deprecating essays, Natasha is also a seasoned reporter who has covered breaking news like the Virgina Tech tragedy and penned features on issues like the effect of Facebook's IPO on the Silicon Valley divorce rate. Her work has appeared in Maxim, Glamour, Daily Variety and PEOPLE, and online at WomansDay.com, iVillage.com and FHM.com.

In 2011, Natasha coauthored "The Little Black Book of Big Red Flags" (F+W Media). Since then, she has appeared as a relationships expert for Wall Street Journal Radio, Cosmo and Essence.com, in addition to other broadcast, print and online outlets in the U.S., U.K. and Australia.

Natasha holds a Master's in creative writing from USC, where she formerly taught composition.
Work Info
 
Expertise
Book Author 1 Year
Reporter 8 Years
Writer 8 Years
Specialty
Entertainment 4 Years
Sex 4 Years
Lifestyle 8 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
8 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Glo.com (11+), MeetMoi Blog, Always Looking For You (11+), The Huffington Post (11+), Outblush.com (3-5), Maxim (1-2)
Other Work History
Staff positions held: The Huffington Post, Glo.com; Freelance/Part-time: ModernMom.com, People, Daily Variety, Maxim, FHM.com, Outblush.com
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Entourage, Outlook, iPhoto, Mac OS X, Windows XP (Mac and PC proficient)
Technical Skills
Photoshop, Yahoo Site Builder, Web design, Wordpress, Social media
Equipment
Laptop, digital audio recorder, digital camera, video camera, webcam
Foreign Language Skills
Some Spanish
References
Easily available upon request.
Other
I have a Master's in creative writing from USC and did my undergrad in USC's Annenberg School of Journalism.

Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Los Angeles, CA. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.
Work Samples
 
People Magazine Cover Stories  
(People, 12/17/2007)
My reporting contribution: One-on-one interview with Hewitt regarding body image in Hollywood, as well as her work with Hanes.
(People, 4/30/2007)
My reporting contribution: Gathering details about the victims from family members and friends for obituaries. Using websites like Facebook and MySpace to update staff on breaking news about the tragedy.
(People, 11/20/2006)
My reporting contribution: Two nights of reporting from Kevin Federline's album release party and concert in New York City. Interviews of David Letterman show attendees after Spears' surprise appearance on the show.
People Magazine Articles  
(People, 4/21/2007)
Q&A with actress Jennifer Love Hewitt
(People, 9/4/2006)
Contributed two of four interviews for this piece.
Glo.com  
(Glo.com)
Online dating has made it possible to look for love without suffering through the often draining bar scene. But trolling e-matchmaking sites can be exhausting too, especially after you've endured a slew of fruitless email exchanges or awkward first meetings. Luckily, finding the right person in cybe
(Glo.com)
While some couples might have time to reconnect over an unhurried, interruption-free candlelit dinner, we haven't met many of them. Whether it's a new baby or a new episode of Modern Family, there's always something to derail date night plans. (And usually, the bigger that something is, the more you
(Glo.com)
More and more women are embarking on career paths once exclusive to men, so we asked both men and women working as aerospace engineers, computer programmers, bankers and other mostly male professions to share their get-ahead advice for ladies climbing the ranks in these kinds of fields.
(Glo.com)
There's often that one friend who -- whether by habit or happenstance -- has gotten stuck on Mr. Wrong. (Of course, in some cases, that friend is us.) When you're watching her situation from the outside, seeing a close pal fall for a guy who doesn't treat her right can really test your capacity for
(Glo.com)
Women today are encouraged to be and do everything: get a solid education and a great job; find a hot, yet sensitive, husband; add in some well-adjusted kids (before it's too late!); and of course, look fabulous in the process. As the phrase goes, we should be “having it all.” Yet, any working mom k
(Glo.com)
Google "break-up" and you'll see, among mentions of the 2006 romcom starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn, a slew of websites and articles devoted to getting over an ex-lover. What you won't easily find, however, is information on a type of split that experts say can be just as devastating, may
(Glo.com)
Until recently I'd never experienced a true girls' night out. Sure, I'd skipped over to frat row with my female roommates in college. I went on a ladies-only trip to Mexico with my sorority sisters and even did a girls' weekend in Las Vegas once. But, truth be told, my heart really wasn't into the w
(Glo.com)
When my college boyfriend and I broke up, I sought comfort in two activities: drinking too much wine and Facebooking. No sooner than the moment I removed my ex and my "relationship status" from Facebook, debating for a good hour or so whether or not to select "Single" on my profile or opt for nothi
The Huffington Post  
(The Huffington Post)
The year after college, an inescapable and unexpected shift occurred as I watched women with whom I'd just spent four years dressing up for parties -- which bared such liberating themes like "Golf Pros and Tennis Hos" -- suddenly covering up their exposed midriffs to become brides.
(The Huffington Post)
Looking back one year ago to the royal wedding, there are two prevailing images that stick out to me: The first, Kate and Will's balcony kiss, which sealed Kate's ascension from commoner to future queen. The second? Pippa's ass.
(The Huffington Post)
I recently discovered that my chances of getting divorced are over 400 percent. While a sane person might be a little apprehensive about tying the knot when confronted with this information, I've only continued to cultivate an insatiable desire to get married one day.
(The Huffington Post)
In the newly-released movie “American Reunion,” the latest installment of the “American Pie” series, one of the major plotlines revolves around Alyson Hannigan’s character, Michelle, who has transformed over the past decade from a sexually adventurous coed -- remember that “one time at band camp”? -
(The Huffington Post)
Whether it's donning a blue wedding dress instead of a white one or opting for a dessert table over a 3-tiered cake, more and more couples are choosing the trendy over the traditional when it comes to their Big Day details.
(The Huffington Post)
The idea that Facebook "causes" divorce has been widely reported, with fear-mongering research decrying that 20 percent of splits in the United States -- and roughly 33 percent in the United Kingdom -- involve the social network. Now, Facebook may be driving divorce in a new way, and it has nothi
(The Huffington Post)
A new online survey by David's Bridal shows that nearly half of brides would (or did) change their Facebook relationship statuses to "married" in between their wedding ceremony and reception. Yes, that's right. In the wake of tearful vows and the first kiss as husband and wife, the receiving line
(The Huffington Post)
A particularly painful anecdote from John Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards’ marriage was made public last Wednesday during the former senator’s embezzlement trial, prompting the couple’s eldest daughter, Cate Edwards Upham, 30, to abruptly leave the courtroom in tears.
(The Huffington Post)
I lugged three overflowing grocery bags -- one of which held a whole raw chicken -- into the elevator at my boyfriend's apartment building, the plastic handles digging into my palms. As the elevator lurched up a ways, then shivered back down, then stopped completely, I wondered if I should take this
(The Huffington Post)
To stepmother Judy Osborne, Mother’s Day is “the hardest day of the year.” Osborne, a Brookline, Mass.-based marriage and family therapist, started her practice, Stepfamily Associates, in 1980, specializing in stepfamilies. While she said she has a strong relationship with her own stepdaugh
(The Huffington Post)
Here at HuffPost Weddings, we believe in having your Big Day your way. (Have you seen our Take Back Your Wedding campaign yet?) But even as couples strive to personalize their weddings, they still can get confused about which long-standing "rules" they can break.
(The Huffington Post)
"Inside Edition" recently reported on bride-to-be Susanne Eman and the custom wedding dress that is being created for her Big Day. The outlet chose to highlight Eman because, at 800 pounds, she is not just getting married this summer, she's also on a quest to become the world's biggest woman. Wha
While unmarried men over the age of, say, 40, aren't looked upon with pity -- as some single women archaically still are -- maybe they should be, suggests a report from WABC in New York on Thursday. According to the local station, men who've avoided settling down may be less desirable to women th
We get it: you're engaged, you're happy, and you want to tell the world. Who can blame you for that? In the age of social media, however, there's a fine line between simply sharing the happy news and thoroughly turning off your "friends" by broadcasting every last detail of your nuptials, just becau
(The Huffington Post)
When I was in my early twenties, I became afflicted with what I deemed "post-college marriage mania." Rather than feel grateful that I wasn't planning to wed before the ink had dried on my diploma, I only felt left out (and a little jealous) as I watched my Facebook newsfeed clog suddenly with happy
Daily Variety  
(Daily Variety)
The 2005 MTV Movie Awards was "flippin' sweet!" for "Napoleon Dynamite" and topliner Jon Heder. Pic nabbed three golden popcorn tubs, and Heder got to roleplay.
(Daily Variety)
HOLLYWOOD -- Miramax's "The Brothers Grimm" preem Monday provided far more grin than grim. Giddy fans got to check out topliners Matt Damon and Heath Ledger on the carpet, while inside the Directors Guild of America Theater, helmer Terry Gilliam set the tone with his self-deprecating humor. "I hope
C-Suite Quarterly  
(C-Suite Quarterly )
When you think of James Bond, what comes to mind? Fast cars, sleek gadgets, beautiful women and martinis, no doubt. Here’s another accessory the famed spy can’t live without: Oliver Peoples shades. Sported by Daniel Craig in the latest installment of the James Bond movie franchise, Oliver Peoples lu
ModernMom.com  
(ModernMom.com)
Whether it's advice on new makeup styles and techniques, or tips on makeup for your wedding day, New York City makeup artist Kimara Ahnert has established a reputation as one of New York's most prominent. Her custom designed collection of makeup and skin care products and exclusive studio on Manhatt
(ModernMom.com)
The personal histories of Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes are forever linked--Nicole was once Mrs. Tom Cruise; Katie now holds that title. But these two members of Hollywood royalty have taken very different paths to building their families. Nicole, who has two adopted children, Connor and Isabella,
(ModernMom.com)
Last week, I enlisted fertility expert Dr. Kolb to illuminate the biological differences between women who become first-time moms in their 20's and those who wait until their 40's, with Katie Holmes and Nicole Kidman as our celebrity role models. This week, I'm looking to Katie, 29, and Nicole, 40,
(ModernMom.com)
German-born television star Jeri Ryan, 39, jumped on the phone with Modern Mom's Mommywood to discuss her off-screen life with son Alex, 13, and husband, chef Christophe Eme. The former Miss America contestant is currently on break from starring in CBS's "Shark" with James Woods and Danielle Panabak
(ModernMom.com)
As the daughter of a sculptor and an actress, Juliette Binoche grew up with an artist's view onto the world. Mornings were spent listening to Mozart. On Sundays, Binoche wandered museums with her mother. Today, she invites her son Raphael, 14, and daughter Hanna, 7, to join her on film sets throu
(ModernMom.com)
American icon Jodie Foster, mom of Charlie, 9, and Kit, 6, is not only one of the queens of modern cinema, she is also a devoted hands-on mom. The actress told More magazine this past August that being a mom requires juggling -- and loads of patience. "Every once in a while I'll have one of those da
FHM.com  
(FHM.com, 8/17/2008)
(Click title for link to full-text article.)
(8/11/2008)
(FHM.com, 7/23/2008)
This piece is no longer available online.
Woman's Day  
(Woman's Day)
Being a stepparent just may be the hardest familial role to play—and no matter how hard you try, there’s no guarantee of creating one big, happy Brady-Bunch-ish family. “Stepparenting is a delicate dance,” says clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula, PhD. “It’s all about communicating an
Contact Info
  Natasha Burton
Los Angeles, CA 
USA

E-Mail: nnburton@gmail.com
Website: Http://www.natashaburton.com

 
 
 
 
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