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Work History
Education
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BRYLE B. SURALTA

Quezon City

Summary

Essayist, critic, and journalist contributing to publications in the Philippines, Singapore, and Australia, among others. He also writes exhibition notes and other essays for various galleries and cultural institutions.


As a visual artist, Suralta’s paintings have been exhibited at 1159 Creative Space, Anima Art Space, Altro Mondo, and Boston Gallery.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Contributing Writer

Various Galleries and Publications
01.2025 - Current
  • Delivers high-quality long-form features and essays within tight deadlines for publications like MANILA BULLETIN, The Philippine Star, Robb Report, and Esquire Philippines.
  • Writes on wide variety of topics with specialties in Southeast Asian contemporary art, indigenous folk art, and design.
  • Contributes artist statements and exhibitions notes for galleries like Anima Art Space and Altro Mondo


Visual Artist and Cultural Worker

Various Galleries
01.2021 - Current
  • (Under the artist name BB Suralta) Collaborated with fellow artists to produce and curate impactful group exhibitions with galleries like Anima Art Space, Altro Mondo, and Boston Gallery.
  • Conducted workshops, mural campaigns, and demonstrations to educate aspiring artists on various techniques and mediums used in visual arts.
  • Expanded professional knowledge through participation in workshops, conferences, short courses, or networking events to remain current and competitive in the industry.

Editor

Boulevard Magazine
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
  • Enhanced publication print quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
  • Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
  • Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.

Editor/Producer

Esquire Philippines
04.2022 - 09.2024
  • Wrote and edited 50 monthly stories, plus advertorials, social media microcopies, and more, primarily covering contemporary culture and art.
  • Generated on average six million views a month by publishing top features on business, art, celebrities, and news.
  • Championed SEO campaigns dedicated to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and luxury fashion.
  • Utilized best SEO techniques and tools like ChartBeat, Keywordtool, Yoast, Quill, and Google Analytics, to optimize content for search engine rankings.
  • Worked with graphic artists, videographers, post-production team members, and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content for websites, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

Cultural Worker and Project Officer

National Commission for Culture and the Arts
11.2019 - 10.2020
  • Conducted and submitted qualitative research reports to the division chief, Office of the President, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Increased team productivity with regular monitoring, feedback sessions, and performance evaluations.
  • Coordinated numerous small- and large-scale projects to meet client requirements.
  • Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.

Staff Writer

PeopleAsia Magazine
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Wrote, edited, and proofread engaging stories, advertorials, and other microcopies for print, advertising, and website.
  • Assisted with social media promotion efforts, driving traffic to published articles and boosting site visibility.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy in writing style.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Colegio De San Juande Letran
05.2017

Skills

  • Editorial, feature, and essay writing
  • Keyword research and web analytics
  • Multimedia production
  • Content strategy and curation
  • Visual storytelling
  • Deadline management
  • Public relations
  • SEO
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Strategic planning
  • Document management

Timeline

Contributing Writer

Various Galleries and Publications
01.2025 - Current

Editor

Boulevard Magazine
10.2024 - 04.2025

Editor/Producer

Esquire Philippines
04.2022 - 09.2024

Visual Artist and Cultural Worker

Various Galleries
01.2021 - Current

Cultural Worker and Project Officer

National Commission for Culture and the Arts
11.2019 - 10.2020

Staff Writer

PeopleAsia Magazine
09.2018 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Colegio De San Juande Letran
BRYLE B. SURALTA