Sam Robards Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga

In my role as the Senior Manager of Brand Content at WebMD, I am responsible for discovering and assembling freelance writing and editorial talent relating to the production of branded material.I also manage the production of Brand Content projects starting with initial idea generation and draft creation all the way through final verification and publication. During this process, I assign writers and editors to creative projects based on the asset's skills and abilities and collaborate with other departments and department heads to ensure a smooth, orderly and efficient workflow.In support of this effort, I create and edit internal collateral for numerous branded tactics, including manuscript templates, based on ever-changing product and technical specifications. I also train writers and editors in the use and implementation of internal collateral for Brand Content projects.

Atlanta, Ga

I wrote, edit and design collateral for companies on a freelance basis. For example, I wrote and edited a number of feature articles relating to participants in Montgomery (AL) Community Action’s various outreach programs for inclusion in MCA’s Annual Report for the 2013 Fiscal Year. I also authored and edited marketing copy for use on Land & Tree Unlimited’s website. This copy included information on LTU’s history and purpose, various outdoor preservation services and greenspace expansion initiatives.

Montgomery, Alabama

I utilized Adobe InDesign to design and copy edit books (both print and electronic) prior to publication. I also supervised outside eBook and print book production, managing negotiations with outside contractors to manufacturer our titles. In addition, I composed and designed electronic marketing e-mails for direct distribution, blog posts for NewSouth's company website and updates for the company's various social media accounts.

Atlanta, Ga

I wrote creative content for search engine marketing products that I distributed on various search engines. I also authored text descriptions of video advertisements disseminated on YouTube and other video-related websites. I managed the team responsible for these products and established the content guidelines that these video descriptions adhered to. I also developed search engine advertising products so they conformed to Search Engine Optimization (SEO) standards.

Seattle, Wa

I performed various duties relating to production of The Comics Journal, including copy editing, researching and transcribing audio interviews. I also composed a comic book review that was reviewed by the editorial staff of The Comics Journal.

Certificate, Social Media Professional

As part of this program, I gained an understanding of the foundations of social media marketing, including audience identification.

Certificate, Graphic Design

While working toward this certificate, I gained a understanding of the principles of graphic design. I also learned the workings.

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism/Management, 3.77

While I was earning my Bachelor's Degree at Georgia State, I learned the fundamentals of newswriting, how to craft editorials and feature.