Kevin Mcspadden

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Editorial Contributor @ South China Morning Post | Masters Degree in Journalism @ Various Brands
Strada General Eremia Grigorescu, 20,Romania
Kevin Mcspadden's Location
Austin, Texas, United States, United States
About Kevin Mcspadden

With over a decade of experience in print and digital media, I am a seasoned journalist adept at crafting engaging and informative stories. My background as a writer, copyeditor, and production manager has instilled in me the value of teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to fair reporting.I have navigated diverse environments—from dynamic digital startups to established newspaper brands—and successfully built a thriving freelancing career along the way.If you’re seeking a dedicated professional who can add value to your company or project, I invite you to reach out at kevinthomasmcs@gmail.com.

Kevin Mcspadden's Current Company Details
Various Brands

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Editorial Contributor @ South China Morning Post | Masters Degree in Journalism
Strada General Eremia Grigorescu, 20,Romania
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various-brands.ro
Employees:
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Kevin Mcspadden Work Experience Details
  • Various Brands
    Freelance Writer
    Various Brands Mar 2023 - Present
    Austin, Texas, United States
    Primary clients include Knewz.com, SCMP, TMS (The Mil Source), and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. https://muckrack.com/kevin-mcspadden-1Covered the war in Ukraine, wrote explainers about current affairs, and reported news about social issues. Articles were often syndicated by MSN and often topped 100,000 readers.Copyedited a soon-to-be-published 250-page contemporary literature novel. Managed a growing newsletter covering global current affairs (A6 - Where theworld happens). https://kevinmcsa6.substack.com/
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  • South China Morning Post Scmp
    Editorial Contributor
    South China Morning Post Scmp Sep 2023 - Nov 2024
    Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
    I copyedit articles about daily life in Chinese society and contribute weekly reported articles about news in Chinese archaeology.
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  • South China Morning Post Scmp
    Reporter And Production Editor
    South China Morning Post Scmp Nov 2020 - Sep 2023
    Hong Kong Sar
    During my time as production editor, I edited and published 1-3 articles per day. Our desk of seven people grew to become the highest traffic-generating team in the company. I also created an archaeology and paleontology beat, with articles routinely crossing 100,000 views. Before that, I was a production editor for Inkstone, a new media brand owned by the Post that focused on covering general news in China. Additional duties included social media management
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  • South China Morning Post Scmp
    Production Editor - Inkstone
    South China Morning Post Scmp Nov 2019 - Nov 2020
    Hong Kong
    I was the Production Editor for Inkstone at the SCMP. Inkstone was a daily publication that published unique, unvarnished insight into a rising potential superpower. Our motto was "translating China" and we published a variety of articles covering China. It was my job to edit, produce and write articles for the publication.
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  • E27 (Optimatic)
    Managing Editor
    E27 (Optimatic) Jul 2015 - Jul 2019
    Singapore
    Recognized across the region as a leading media company covering the startups/technology industry in Southeast Asia, e27 is a major player in the tech media landscape with tens of thousands of daily readers.I was the managing editor for the editorial content overseeing the publication of 60 stories per week and consistently grew by over 4 percent quarterly while adhering to strict journalism ethics.I supported the CEO decision-making, moderated over 20 panel discussions and worked as a representative for the company in meetings with investors.
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  • Time Magazine
    Reporter/Writer
    Time Magazine Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
    I reported on the day’s news for TIME.com and consistently published 3-4 stories on the site every day.I reported multiple independently sourced, unique stories published on TIME.com. I managed the TIME Twitter account with over 7 million followers.
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  • Reuters News Agency
    Assistant Producer
    Reuters News Agency May 2014 - Nov 2014
    Hong Kong
    In charge of Reuters’ Breakingviews daily Asia broadcast and produced the 2-4 minute show daily within a strict 2.5 hour deadline.My responsibilities were to take the show from pre-production to publication and I was responsible for making sure it was produced every day at Reuters’ standards.Produced breaking news packages for various hard news events, filmed and edited b-roll and worked as a production assistant for various reporters.
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  • China Outlook
    Reporter / Social Media Manager
    China Outlook Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
    Hong Kong
    I published feature stories covering Occupy Central and food safety in China while also managing the China-Outlook Twitter account, where I organically grew from zero to 500+ followers. I held this job while I was a full-time student at the University of Hong Kong.
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  • Americorps
    Pre School Teacher
    Americorps Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
    Grand Pershing Pre School
    Teach two classes that are three hours long. In the morning I assist in teaching the 4-year olds in Daly City, CA. In the afternoon I teach 3-year olds. Americorp Volunteership places me in low-income, state funded, pre-school in Daly City, California. Our school is an excellent example of cultural diversity. %50 of students are Latinos, %30 come from Asian cultures, 15% of students are Caucasian, and %5 of students are African American. This school should be a model for state funding public elementary schools.
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  • Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco
    Host
    Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco Apr 2012 - Oct 2012
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Manage seating, pace, and cleanliness of Hard Rock Cafe with capacity of 250 people. Must maintain fast, but reasonable, kitchen speed. Must maximize potential profits without overwhelming restaurant and servers. Must perform job duties while maintaining a high quality of customer service. Restaurant is in a tourist hot-spot, so I communicate with people from hundreds of different cultures.
  • Muze.Org
    Editorial Intern
    Muze.Org Apr 2012 - Oct 2012
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Create original content for web magazineEdit content sent in by freelance writersManage biographies of current "Muzes"Perform market research for mobile app developmentParticipate in business development meetings
  • Pac12 Conference
    Freelance Reporter
    Pac12 Conference Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
    Walnut Creek, California
    Freelance Reporter for Pac12Covering Pac12 sports for www.pac12.org
  • Pdxly
    Web Analyst
    Pdxly Oct 2011 - Mar 2012
    Website Content WriterWebsite Analytics TrackerStatcounter Research Assistant
  • Montana State Leadership Insitute
    Event Coordination Volunteer
    Montana State Leadership Insitute Dec 2005 - Dec 2011
    Bozeman Montana
    Volunteer for event coordination for Montana State Leadership InstituteHelp Staff manage, seat, and troubleshoot public speaking eventEvents range from 300-3,000 attendeesSpeakers Include but are not limited to: Salman Rushdie, Maya Angelou, Tensing Norgay and Paul Rusesabagina
  • Indian Head Summer Camp
    Cabin Specialist
    Indian Head Summer Camp Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
    Scranton, Pennsylvania Area
    Cabin Specialist, Mentored and managed the camp experience for 12 thirteen-year old boys. Was their emotional leader throughout the camp experience. Indian Head Camp is considered one of the premier camps on the East Coast.
  • Applebee'S
    Host
    Applebee'S May 2010 - Oct 2010
    Eugene, Oregon
    Greeted Hosts, and accommodated initial requests for guests.Managed seating for a 200 person restaurant. Managed flow of restaurant so that kitchen and waiting staff did not get overwhelmed.Gained multi-tasking experience in a fast paced, high stress environment. Gained valuable customer service skills.
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  • University Of Oregon Housing
    Desk Assistant
    University Of Oregon Housing Aug 2008 - Jun 2009
    Eugene, Oregon
    Managed the daily tasks of the Living Learning Center Dorms.Was part of a team involved in managing the short term problems of the dorms. Delivered mail to all studentsOrganized Spreadsheets of student paymentsHelped foreign students decipher and translate paperwork

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Kevin Mcspadden works for Various Brands

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Kevin Mcspadden's current role is Editorial Contributor @ South China Morning Post | Masters Degree in Journalism.

What schools did Kevin Mcspadden attend?

Kevin Mcspadden attended The University Of Hong Kong, University Of Oregon, Bozeman Senior High School.

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