Christopher Jonnum Email & Phone Number

Long Beach, CA

A brand-publishing shop established by powersports veteran Chris Jonnum, Jonnum Media helps organizations discover their own unique narratives and communicate them via content that informs, entertains and serves consumers and media, thereby growing customer awareness, engagement and loyalty.

Huntington Beach, CA

• Established Powersports division for boutique PR/marketing agency, opened and managed its Southern California office
• Signed agency's Powersports clients, including American Honda/Team Honda HRC, Dainese/AGV North America
• Account lead for all Powersports clients
• Collaborated with clients in setting PR/communication strategy
• Directed creation of all media content for clients
• Supported clients in conception, planning, execution of media events

Bologna, Italy

• Managed all PR-related matters for Ducati Team and riders (Nicky Hayden, Valentino Rossi, Andrea Dovizioso) for entire MotoGP season
• Created all English-language communication for team
• Managed creative team (photography, video, graphic design, social media, website, etc.)
• Supported business-development team (sponsor events, creation of documents, etc.)

• Launched Road Racer X, a groundbreaking motorcycle vertical lifestyle media outlet (Racer X Illustrated's sister publication)
• Planned, created, directed magazine/website/social media over brand's entire eight-year life
• Directed design team in developing vibrant look that became industry benchmark
• Built, fostered international network of contributors, athletes, industry personnel, clients
• Instituted, implemented travel and freelance budgets

• Managed editorial department for Cycle News and Personal Watercraft Illustrated magazines
• Wrote, assigned, edited stories for print, digital, including race reports, interviews, product evaluations, buyers' guides, and season previews
• Planned content; sourced freelance writers and photographers
• Working under extremely difficult deadlines, covered multiple race series
• Traveled domestically and internationally to cover events

• Taught English reading and writing to young Mexican students.
• Planned all lessons, graded all assignments.

• Wrote, edited stories in Mountain Biker magazine
• Planned content, sourced photography
• Organized and managed product tests and comparisons

• Assisted designers with creating and modifying components.
• Primary liaisons with American office on development of U.S.-destined product lines.

Ba, English Literature

Ba, English Literature

Completed significant work toward MA