James Melton
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Rich Homberg
James is a solid, hard working writer who owns his topic, stays enthusiastic about the issues he covers and produces great work.
Chris Cahill, M.A.
James' interest and dedication to Wayne State University is unquestioned. And his work in leading the College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts Alumni Associaiton is noteworthy for his creativity, leadership and follow-through. With his involvement, the group has experienced unparraleled success over the last year.
Rich Homberg
James is a solid, hard working writer who owns his topic, stays enthusiastic about the issues he covers and produces great work.
Chris Cahill, M.A.
James' interest and dedication to Wayne State University is unquestioned. And his work in leading the College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts Alumni Associaiton is noteworthy for his creativity, leadership and follow-through. With his involvement, the group has experienced unparraleled success over the last year.
Rich Homberg
James is a solid, hard working writer who owns his topic, stays enthusiastic about the issues he covers and produces great work.
Chris Cahill, M.A.
James' interest and dedication to Wayne State University is unquestioned. And his work in leading the College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts Alumni Associaiton is noteworthy for his creativity, leadership and follow-through. With his involvement, the group has experienced unparraleled success over the last year.
Rich Homberg
James is a solid, hard working writer who owns his topic, stays enthusiastic about the issues he covers and produces great work.
Chris Cahill, M.A.
James' interest and dedication to Wayne State University is unquestioned. And his work in leading the College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts Alumni Associaiton is noteworthy for his creativity, leadership and follow-through. With his involvement, the group has experienced unparraleled success over the last year.
Experience
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luckbox magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Publisher and Managing Editor
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Dec 2022 - Present
Issue ideation and planning, sourcing and securing key interviews, assigning and sourcing feature-story opportunities, edit other editors’ pieces. Luckbox is part of tastylive. Issue ideation and planning, sourcing and securing key interviews, assigning and sourcing feature-story opportunities, edit other editors’ pieces. Luckbox is part of tastylive.
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Digital Commerce 360
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Editor
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2022
Write and edit research reports and web news stories. Moderator and presenter for webinars and other online events.
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Research Analyst/Writer
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2021
Initiator, coverage of online food market. Writer and analyst, news, and data on business strategies of web merchants. Analyst, e-commerce trends.
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Macomb Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager Media Relations
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Jul 2013 - Aug 2016
Partner with college departments on development and implementation of college's media relations program. Identifier and cultivator, opportunities to enhance positive visibility of college, and its programs through traditional and digital media outlets. Writer, news releases and other internal and external communications. Partner with college departments on development and implementation of college's media relations program. Identifier and cultivator, opportunities to enhance positive visibility of college, and its programs through traditional and digital media outlets. Writer, news releases and other internal and external communications.
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Inforum
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Manager
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Sep 2009 - Nov 2012
Manager, public relations, media relations and membership communications. Generator, earned media for organization. Writer, news releases, member communications, e-newsletters, speeches, and talking points. Manager, public relations, media relations and membership communications. Generator, earned media for organization. Writer, news releases, member communications, e-newsletters, speeches, and talking points.
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WWJ Newsradio (CBS Radio Network) - Detroit
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Southfield, Michigan, United States
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Editor, Online Business Publications
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Aug 2003 - Oct 2008
Writer and editor, e-publications, including GreatStuff, an arts and entertainment joint venture between WWJ, the Detroit Free Press and ArtServe Michigan. Team leader of a team of five staffers. Writer and editor, e-publications, including GreatStuff, an arts and entertainment joint venture between WWJ, the Detroit Free Press and ArtServe Michigan. Team leader of a team of five staffers.
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Crain's Detroit Business
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant managing editor
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Aug 1998 - Aug 2003
Editor, Crain's weekly special sections and op-ed page. Writer, editorials. Supervisor, freelance writers, and research staff. Editor, annual Crain's Book of Lists. Manager, process for judging annual 40 Under 40 Awards. Editor, Crain's weekly special sections and op-ed page. Writer, editorials. Supervisor, freelance writers, and research staff. Editor, annual Crain's Book of Lists. Manager, process for judging annual 40 Under 40 Awards.
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Education
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Wayne State University
BA - Journalism
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