Jacob Bryant Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Developed and expanded entertainment coverage across various channels which average 19.5 million unique visitors per monthWrote, edited, and/or published 2-5 articles per day across various channelsUtilized data points and metrics to hone focus for target audiences and evolve social media strategies to optimize promotion and increase traffic, including reach of 26 million followers across Facebook channelsHired, onboarded and managed a contingent of freelance and full-time writersCollaborated with video department to increase viewership of and subscriptions to Ranker’s various Youtube channelsIncreased brand recognition through radio spots, out-of-home placements, and media/consumer events

Los Angeles, California, United States

Write, edit, and publish numerous stories per day across various channels

Los Angeles, Ca

Wrote and edited daily breaking news and ensured stories from the magazine appeared on the website in optimal fashionWorked closely with TV editorial team to write, edit, and promote Q&As, features, recaps, reviews and more across the expanding Peak TV landscapeCreated engaging social media posts, photo galleries, and listicles that drove new traffic to Variety.com and cultivated thousands of follows across various social media accountsProvided coverage from numerous red carpets and conducted both on- and off-camera interviews with talent and creatorsStaffed major award events like the Oscars and the Emmys, and fan-focused events like San Diego Comic-Con, D23, Star Wars Celebration, and E3 that required vigorous multi-tasking and effective coordination in a fast-pace environmentDeveloped social media strategies with marketing team for all sponsored posts and Variety-sponsored events

Los Angeles, Ca

Wrote various types of stories day-to-day (features, profiles, previews, general news), covered events across Los Angeles, assisted editors with research and additional writing. Worked closely with Co-Editor-in-Chief to produce more video game coverage for the website.

Omaha, Ne

Worked as the editorial fellow for the World-Herald during the Fall 2014 semester. Worked for both the Metro and Breaking News departments. During the semester I conducted interviews, did research, created stories based on press releases, covered press conferences as well as the 2014 election.

Remote

Wrote reviews and columns for irrationalpassions.com. Produce at least one article a week. Edit other contributor’s articles and maintain a schedule of when content will go up on the site. Contributed to a weekly podcast for the site.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked as an intern for environmental non-profit group Green America. Wrote stories for their website and magazines, conducted numerous interviews, edited the work of my peers, and pitched stories.

Remote

Wrote at least three reviews for the website every week. Contributed to lists and Top 10's as well.