Ian S. Port Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, Us

New York, New York, Us

Author of THE BIRTH OF LOUD, the acclaimed true story of electric guitar pioneers Leo Fender and Les Paul, and how their genius and rivalry shaped the sound and look of rock 'n' roll:"A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history” (The New York Times Book Review), this one-of-a-kind narrative masterfully recreates the rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar’s amplified sound—Leo Fender and Les Paul—and their intense competition to convince rock stars like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton to play the instruments they built.

New York, Ny, Us

Overseeing all editorial content at StreetEasy, NYC's leading real estate marketplace, including:- Editing One Block Over, a site that uses StreetEasy's vast trove of market data to help New Yorkers find a home they love on any budget.- Shaping the research of StreetEasy's economists and and data analysts to uncover useful insights for consumers and real estate pros.- Optimizing the voice and look of other StreetEasy marketing channels, including email, social, web, and mobile apps.- Managing a content team focused on helping our users thrive in the intense (but exciting!) world of NYC real estate.

San Francisco, California, Us

Reported and wrote several pieces per day for SF Weekly’s print edition and website, including longform features, news stories, blog posts, interviews, and profiles. Hired, edited, and extensively trained a staff of 15-20 freelance writers to meet high standards of writing. Wrote award-winning cover stories that were syndicated in sister papers nationwide. Assisted with editing and writing for other departments of the paper. Won 2011 Association of Alternative Newsweeklies award for Best Music Blog.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Managed online communications, marketing, and website for elite classical music college. Assigned, wrote, and edited stories for conservatory website and newsletters.

Reported and wrote at least two news stories per day on local politics, crime, and education for demanding readers in a competitive media environment. Served as lead reporter for Palo Alto City Hall and Palo Alto Unified School District.

Helped manage coverage of politics, schools, crime, natural disasters, and local life for weekly papers in the San Diego County cities of Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, and Carmel Valley. Reported and wrote seven to twelve news and feature stories each week; edited other pages as needed.

La Jolla, Ca, Us

Oversaw news and entertainment sections of twice-weekly college newspaper; wrote award-winning political columns and music features.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Writing — Nonfiction

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Urban Studies/Affairs