I am a journalist, copywriter, and editor based in Brooklyn. I am deadline-driven, with a strong dedication to clean copy and thoughtful storytelling.I have over five years of experience publishing criticism and features. My byline has appeared in publications including Rolling Stone, NPR Music, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Billboard, Spin, Resident Advisor, Paste Magazine, and more. I compose Bandcamp Daily's monthly ambient column, and curated the site's genre hub from January 2022 until January 2024. I have crafted editorial content about music technology for Reverb and Ableton.Behind the scenes, I have written copy for landing pages, email blasts, and social media channels. I am also able to tackle transcription work on a tight deadline. My notable clients as a copywriter and editor have included the celebrated concert promoter Reflections and the upscale air purifier company Molekule. I have written bios for companies including Position Music, Grandstand Media, and the label Other People.As the Music Editor for Merry-Go-Round Magazine, I lead a team of over 30 contributing writers. I project manage and adhere to a tight editorial calendar, in addition to thoughtfully editing and assigning coverage. I have played a key role expanding funding, brand awareness, and reach.I have an additional background in music promotion. I currently work as a publicity assistant for Terrorbird Media. I support my teammates by writing and editing press releases, spearheading a database update, and strategizing targets for PR campaigns. For two years before I relocated to New York City, I worked as a radio promoter with The Planetary Group, using creative marketing tactics to find artists success at college and Non-Comm radio.In college, I interned for the concert promoters Spaceland Presents in Downtown Los Angeles and Noise Pop Industries in San Francisco. I was extensively involved with my alma mater Chapman University's radio station, Chapman Radio. I worked my way up from Music Festival Director to General Manager over the course of three years. I managed a $75,000 budget, hired a paid staff of 12, and laid the framework for a state of the art station renovation. I proactively launched a biannual two-stage music festival, at The Garden Amphitheater, which platformed both local and national talent. For my work, I was awarded the coveted Dean's Award of Excellence.Available to discuss new opportunities in the NYC area or remote. Please contact me at theodoresagedaviscreative@gmail.comMy writing portfolio is available here: https://tddvsss.squarespace.com/