John Ledesma Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Www.Optimismmedia.Com

Optimism Media Group is a lifestyle content creator emphasizing authenticity and experience. The digital landscape continually evolves, and at OMG we're able to rely on our agility and efficiency to evolve along with it. Our clients depend on us to help develop and deliver editorial and branded material on scales large and small. We are able to accomplish this reliably utilizing our close and long-standing relationships with production professionals across the U.S., and beyond. ​Since 2010, OMG has been a trusted partner of the Sports Illustrated/GOLF Magazine Group. This collaboration has produced more than 1,500 video features running across web, mobile, print, app and DVD platforms. As part of the Time Inc., family, we have worked alongside some of the world’s most influential industry professionals and advertising stakeholders. OMG travels far and wide to cover some of the coolest people on the planet doing what they love. The mission at Optimism Media Group is to continue to strengthen and expand these vital partner relationships. Founder John Ledesma and the crew at OMG strive every day to fulfill this mission with clarity and consistency.

Studio City, Calif.

Internationally recognized, high-volume production companyWriter & ProducerAs a primary contract writer and producer, I was responsible for delivering a vast collection of high-profile programs and DVDs for various broadcast and cable networks. Highlights include 25 syndicated network hours of targeted programming for EA SPORTS.

As a freelance writer, I pitched, researched and wrote hundreds of articles and advertorials across dozens of national magazine titles including Bloomberg Businessweek, Continental, GOLF, Men’s Health, SPORT, Stuff, and The Sporting News, among others.■ Author of two books: Golf School for PRC Publishing (London); Golf Skills for Thunder Bay Press (Los Angeles). Contributed on four additional books: The PGA Tour’s Complete Book of Golf (New York); Duel in the Sun (New York); Game of the Century (New York); The Golf Dictionary (Dallas).■ Screenwriter of Turning the Tide, the true story of a white southern icon who risked his own legacy to create opportunity for blacks in an era of unbearable racism.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Manager of a small editorial staff expected to produce big results. Together with our team I planned editorial content, made writing and photo assignments, negotiated contracts, wrote articles, edited copy and performed any other duty required to get the magazine out every month.

Greater Los Angeles Area

I held various editorial positions at SPORT magazine beginning as a researcher and working up to editor of several monthly items. Helped to launch PETERSEN'S GOLFING and served there on staff for two years as a writer/editor.