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I adore helping clients tell the best versions of the stories they want to share with the world, whether as a writer, copy and content editor, or video producer and editor. Freelance projects for 2023-24 include...• B2B content development, design, and publishing for Meta & Facebook. Oversaw content creation and management for client-facing SaaS and Ad Sales support services. • Content strategy, media management, and D2C sales for an independent network of digital content creators. Regularly manage ≈$30,000 in monthly sales and have helped clients increase engagement 100-fold and monthly revenue by ≤1,300%.• Content writing and editing for a boutique PR firm representing Tech industry non-profit organizations and advocacy groups.• Consulting and operational assistance for local community groups (volunteer).

Los Angeles, Us

Primarily responsible for coordinating the production, publication, and promotion of IGN's video guides and tutorials as well as supporting core editorial efforts. Key duties include:• Create and manage a broad portfolio of video tutorials and how-to guides that are informative, engaging, and accessible to a diverse audience across multiple digital content hubs and social media platforms.• Research and prepare detailed impact reports based on brand and content audits, data analytics, industry insights, and community feedback; present reports to operational stakeholders.• Leverage impact reports to inform and adapt existing content and publishing strategies.• Provide revisions and copy editing for video scripts, how-to guides, and editorial content. Ensure grammatical and semantic accuracy as well as adherence to established voice and branding guidelines.• Research, write, and revise scripts to effectively convey complex technical information and concepts in formats accessible to novice and expert audiences.• Provide content feedback and quality assurance for video post-production and graphic design teams.• Recruit, train, and manage a reliable network of multidisciplinary content creators and subject matter experts.• Oversee scheduling, budgeting, deliverables, and performance reviews for content vendors.• Maintain calendars and systems for tracking project management, budgeting, and publishing goals.• Manage communications and maintain working relationships between multiple internal teams and external partners.• Monitor various news sources (such as social media sites, press releases, and independent sources) to stay up to date on relevant news, media narratives, and industry trends.• Produce core editorial content inclusive of breaking news, reviews, features, and interviews with noteworthy industry figures.• Support evolving organizational needs and business goals such as driving revenue, amplified content reach, and increased audience engagement.

Los Angeles, Us

Primarily responsible for managing tentpole features (such as the annual Game of the Year awards), long-form reporting, guest columns and op-eds, or follow-ups to breaking news. Key duties include:• Produce and/or manage written & video content based on trending search terms, breaking news, and popular topics of discussion in the games/tech/entertainment communities• Comission and support content submitted by freelance writers, internal staff, and contributing subject matter experts.• Provide revisions and copy editing for content submitted by staff and independent contributors. Ensure grammatical and semantic accuracy as well as adherence to established voice and branding guidelines.• Provide content feedback and quality assurance for video post-production and graphic design teams.• Recruit, train, and manage a reliable network of multidisciplinary content creators and subject matter experts.• Oversee scheduling, budgeting, deliverables, and performance reviews for content vendors.• Maintain calendars and systems for tracking project management, budgeting, and publishing goals.• Coordinate multiple cross-functional teams and oversee the production of large-scale content initiatives (such as annual achievement awards and supplemental coverage of popular industry events).• Leverage content audits and industry insights to inform and adapt existing programming and publishing strategies.• Manage communications at strategic and executive levels and maintain working relationships with external PR firms, creative partners, and publishers.• Monitor various news sources to stay up to date on relevant news, media narratives, and industry trends.• Produce core editorial content inclusive of breaking news, reviews, features, and interviews with noteworthy industry figures.• Support evolving organizational needs and business goals such as driving revenue, amplified content reach, and increased audience engagement.

Los Angeles, Us

While primarily focused on creating content for IGN’s guides and walkthroughs, this role also included covering events, writing news, features, previews, and reviews. Key duties included…• Write comprehensive strategy guides for popular video games and produce accompanying video content. Written guides typically range from 20K-50K words, with full video walkthroughs range from 20-100+ hours of published content, including multiple scripted video features and promotional artwork for each.• Identify and prioritize projects based on relevancy, SEO value, and traffic analysis.• Build and maintain a working content and production calendar.• Manage & multitask across multiple assignments and projects simultaneously• Coordinate publication and promotional strategy across O&O, third-party, and social platforms.• Serve as a member of IGN’s core editorial staff. Editorial duties included...◦ Monitor various news sources (ie. press releases, social media feeds, and independent sources)to remain informed about industry news and media narratives.◦ Create a variety of written and video content covering games industry breaking news, in-depth media analysis, and events coverage.◦ Conduct interviews with game developers and analyze pre-release software builds to create preview impressions and feature content.◦ Travel to development studios, trade shows, industry showcases, and awards ceremonies to identify content opportunities and produce coverage.◦ Develop a strong working knowledge of game development, media production, and the entertainment industry at large.◦ Maintain a consistent editorial voice, grammatical accuracy, and adhere to AP-style formatting.◦ Appear on various podcasts, live streams, event broadcasts, and other programming to speak extemporaneously about games and entertainment media.

Los Angeles, Us

Create written/video content for IGN's extensive library of wiki guides and game help, as well as write news / feature articles, previews and reviews, and help produce accompanying video content for each.• Produce and publish both scripted and unscripted instructional videos related to new and popular video games.• Identify opportunities for video feature based on popular trends and search terms.• Use a variety of audio/video production tools to capture, edit, and publish videos. These include Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop, Audacity, and Avid Media Composer.• Design thumbnails and promotional artwork for all videos produced.• Optimize video metadata to maximize traffic and engagement.

Beverly Hills, California, Us

Shoot and edit stand-ups covering entertainment/pop-culture news, movie/game reviews or red carpet events, and on-site or in-studio interviews. Work closely with hosts and guest talent to coordinate shoots, off-site projects and publication of content.

Produce educational video content to be distributed both online and in iOS app format. Content focuses primarily on video game strategy guides, reviews, featurettes, and events coverage (i.e. E3 or GDC).

Assist members of production company in any way - filling out reports, collecting / sending mail, copying DVDs and CDs, organize / coordinate storerooms and copy center, deliver / pick up packages outside the office, inventory and reorder office supplies, maintain kitchen area.

Seasonal. Maintain an organized registry of all enrolled children. Serve as a first aid technician in the event of an emergency. Conduct workshops and classes for children aged 6-16 relating to theater and the arts. Write and produce live entertainment for students and families.

Seasonal. Oversee technical aspects of an 8-week summer program for children interested in the theater / performing arts. Duties included (but weren't limited to) designing / constructing stages and setpieces, rigging and operating lighting systems and designing and operating basic sound systems to be used during performances.

In theater: attend to the needs and concerns of patrons regarding ticketing, parking, seating, etc. Prepare halls and rooms for functions such as fundraisers, parties, auctions, and performances. Maintain a clean and orderly aesthetic in the theater. In office: compile and send out reports regarding each evenings events (including overall patronage, sales, and incidents), file paperwork and reports, inventory / order more office supplies and concessions, train new employees, answer phones.

Resupply bar, relieve bartenders when necessary, maintain a safe environment for patrons and employees alike, and keep the establishment clean before and after closing.