Sydney Manning

Designated notetaker, capturing real-time feedback, and product coordinator, sourcing items for the Product Testing Team to test
Former copywriter at an advertising agency reviewing and editing hundreds of scripts, billboards and e-blasts
Former editorial intern at a Minneapolis-based publishing agency, which is where she first discovered her love for media and publishing

Experience

Sydney Manning is the editorial coordinator for Taste of Home, Reader’s Digest and Family Handyman’s Product Testing Team. On a rolling basis, she coordinates and sources each product to ensure a seamless intaking and testing process. During testing, she observes and takes notes, capturing the candid feedback of our hands-on testers. With her help, the team has tested and reviewed products, including cordless vacuums, luggage, kitchen mats, food processors and more. During her time at university and through previous employment, she has come to value dedication, trustworthiness and honesty in her work. In her free time, she loves reading, lounging with her dogs, and enjoying any glimmer of warm Wisconsin weather.

Education

University of Minnesota, Hubbard School of Journalism, Bachelor of Arts

Family Handyman Editorial Policies

For more than seven decades, Family Handyman has been providing its audience with ideas, inspiration and step-by-step directions on how to maintain and enhance indoor and outdoor living spaces. In addition to having our own staff of experts, we hire individuals whose skills have been honed through years of experience in the building, plumbing and electrical trades, and as passionate homeowners who have translated DIY (do it yourself) skills into careers as respected creators.