Erik Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Greater Denver Area

My book, "Black Tulip: The Life and Myth of Erich Hartmann, the World's Top Fighter Ace," was released in 2020 by Casemate. These days you can find me crawling into cockpits or under landing gear bays for my next book. I continue to write articles and conduct additional research in history and aviation.

Denver, Colorado, United States

I write a variety of content types, often research-based thought leadership pieces integrating of several topics. I frequently interview and learn from subject matter experts, turning their insights into accessible, compelling stories. I also oversee and create high-level brand work, usually with the goal of giving highly technical or tactical teams a clear, workable framework and a higher purpose to share with the world.

Greater Denver Area

Ongoing freelance writing, editing, and strategy for B2B, B2C, nonprofit, and higher education organizations.Services:Writing: Anything under the sun, but especially research-oriented content, thought leadership, long-form articles, and websites/blogsContent marketing campaigns (conception, development, execution)Digital and print editorial direction and strategyCommunication plansBrand narratives and messaging platforms

Denver, Co

Developed thoughtful, frequently educational content for B2B partners across many fields. This role emphasized research and long-form publications, but it covered a wide range from eBooks and white papers to blogs, briefs, brochures, email campaigns, websites, and other creative. I also served as a lead for Burns' internal brand/voice development.

Fort Collins, Co

Managed communications for CSU's College of Natural Sciences (enrollment approaching 4,000) and set the college's communications vision and goals. Range of oversight included print and online publications, social media, recruitment and enrollment communications, coordination with development outreach, and substantial program development. I expanded valuable partnerships with the college's fundraising team, CSU's central advancement teams, and the university's central public-relations… Show more Managed communications for CSU's College of Natural Sciences (enrollment approaching 4,000) and set the college's communications vision and goals. Range of oversight included print and online publications, social media, recruitment and enrollment communications, coordination with development outreach, and substantial program development. I expanded valuable partnerships with the college's fundraising team, CSU's central advancement teams, and the university's central public-relations department. I also restarted and rebranded a dormant magazine for alumni, donors, and friends of the college. Show less

Salem, Or

Primary role was as editor for The Scene magazine (26,000 circ.), but I was also responsible for setting the editorial posture for the university. I also oversaw communications for the university's advancement division (development, alumni/parent relations, advancement services). This included strategy, cohesion of messages, and long-range planning. The role retained earlier responsibilities for board work, electronic newsletters, mass email, web content, and assorted print publications.

Salem, Or

Editor, The Scene magazine. Management of the publication (circulation of 26,000) included content development and strategy, writing, editing, article/freelance assignments, budgets, and marketing. I also served as a key connecting point between the alumni board, parent board, and their constituents, facilitating meetings and ensuring all parties had the resources and responsiveness they needed.Other responsibilities included a monthly online newsletter (list size 21,000), mass email… Show more Editor, The Scene magazine. Management of the publication (circulation of 26,000) included content development and strategy, writing, editing, article/freelance assignments, budgets, and marketing. I also served as a key connecting point between the alumni board, parent board, and their constituents, facilitating meetings and ensuring all parties had the resources and responsiveness they needed.Other responsibilities included a monthly online newsletter (list size 21,000), mass email, and web content management. Show less

Salem, Or

Role emphasized enrollment-related communications/web assets, plus all previous admission counselor responsibilities.

Salem, Or

Managed enrollment recruitment for several U.S. regions (Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Oregon). Included substantial travel and public speaking, managing relationships with high schools and counselors, extensive applicant and family interviewing, and application review and recommendations. Worked under strict deadlines and the need for flexibility in scheduling.

Mfa In Writing, Research-Based Creative Nonfiction

Activities and Societies: Silk Road literary magazine (associate nonfiction editor)

Ba, Philosophy And History

Activities and Societies: WU baseball team, residence life