About Jonathan

Jonathan Messinger is an award-winning author, journalist and copywriter. He was a founding editor of Time Out Chicago, where he edited its books section and then went on to be the web editor for Time Out Chicago Kids. He has been named one of the Top 50 literary figures in Chicago five times by NewCity, and was named one of Chicago’s “Top 30 under 30” by UR Chicago, though he has since aged and balded his way out of qualification for that award. His 2007 book of stories, Hiding Out, was named a Best Book of the Year by The Omaha World-Herald, and was an Alex Awards nominee. His award-winning podcast, The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian, is currently under development for the screen by Crayola. And the first edition of his best-selling book series based on the podcast was named a Best Chapter Book of 2020 by School Library Journal.

As a copy director for Walgreens, Messinger has helped build a strategy for always-on content, writing copy for everything from social media to in-store screens. He’s also written scripts for numerous platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and more. Messinger has helped lead the brand’s content series strategy from brainstorm to execution, helping connect customers and patients with their local Walgreens.