Jill E Duffy
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Eddie Schneckloth
Jill is one of the smartest and hardest working people I know. She is an excellent writer and very straightforward in the way she presents herself and her work. She is also very easy to work with. I have personally shot video her for various segments at PCMag.com and she can nail stuff in the first take. Although she will humbly say nothing on this matter, I think she will be hosting her own show some day. I can honestly say she will exceed anyones expectations and be a person you can be proud to know.
Ryan Ko
I had the privilege of working with Jill during my editorship for ACM's student magazine, Crossroads. Before she joined ACM HQ's publishing team, Crossroads was a dull publication which was not living up to its full potential. When Jill came into the ACM HQ team and was assigned to this magazine amongst many others, Crossroads transformed into ACM XRDS, a cool, relevant thought-provoking magazine which makes computer science students excited about each issue. Her arrival and her ability to quickly assembled several student thought leaders from top universities from across the globe was testimony to her catalytic effect on the transformation of the magazine. Today, ACM XRDS has a readership of about 30,000 international readers. This was not a simple task, and speaks volumes of her management capabilities, as she has to often push the volunteer editors like myself to hit deadlines, and work together to bring each issue to fruition, and on time. Highly diplomatic, she is definitely one who has great vision, and the ability to achieve goals despite obstacles and challenges - even surpassing the expectations of her peers, and her superiors. It was really a pleasure to have worked under her leadership, and I would strongly recommend her for any international organisation which she works in. This one's definitely an up-and-coming rock star in the tech publishing industry.
Eddie Schneckloth
Jill is one of the smartest and hardest working people I know. She is an excellent writer and very straightforward in the way she presents herself and her work. She is also very easy to work with. I have personally shot video her for various segments at PCMag.com and she can nail stuff in the first take. Although she will humbly say nothing on this matter, I think she will be hosting her own show some day. I can honestly say she will exceed anyones expectations and be a person you can be proud to know.
Ryan Ko
I had the privilege of working with Jill during my editorship for ACM's student magazine, Crossroads. Before she joined ACM HQ's publishing team, Crossroads was a dull publication which was not living up to its full potential. When Jill came into the ACM HQ team and was assigned to this magazine amongst many others, Crossroads transformed into ACM XRDS, a cool, relevant thought-provoking magazine which makes computer science students excited about each issue. Her arrival and her ability to quickly assembled several student thought leaders from top universities from across the globe was testimony to her catalytic effect on the transformation of the magazine. Today, ACM XRDS has a readership of about 30,000 international readers. This was not a simple task, and speaks volumes of her management capabilities, as she has to often push the volunteer editors like myself to hit deadlines, and work together to bring each issue to fruition, and on time. Highly diplomatic, she is definitely one who has great vision, and the ability to achieve goals despite obstacles and challenges - even surpassing the expectations of her peers, and her superiors. It was really a pleasure to have worked under her leadership, and I would strongly recommend her for any international organisation which she works in. This one's definitely an up-and-coming rock star in the tech publishing industry.
Eddie Schneckloth
Jill is one of the smartest and hardest working people I know. She is an excellent writer and very straightforward in the way she presents herself and her work. She is also very easy to work with. I have personally shot video her for various segments at PCMag.com and she can nail stuff in the first take. Although she will humbly say nothing on this matter, I think she will be hosting her own show some day. I can honestly say she will exceed anyones expectations and be a person you can be proud to know.
Ryan Ko
I had the privilege of working with Jill during my editorship for ACM's student magazine, Crossroads. Before she joined ACM HQ's publishing team, Crossroads was a dull publication which was not living up to its full potential. When Jill came into the ACM HQ team and was assigned to this magazine amongst many others, Crossroads transformed into ACM XRDS, a cool, relevant thought-provoking magazine which makes computer science students excited about each issue. Her arrival and her ability to quickly assembled several student thought leaders from top universities from across the globe was testimony to her catalytic effect on the transformation of the magazine. Today, ACM XRDS has a readership of about 30,000 international readers. This was not a simple task, and speaks volumes of her management capabilities, as she has to often push the volunteer editors like myself to hit deadlines, and work together to bring each issue to fruition, and on time. Highly diplomatic, she is definitely one who has great vision, and the ability to achieve goals despite obstacles and challenges - even surpassing the expectations of her peers, and her superiors. It was really a pleasure to have worked under her leadership, and I would strongly recommend her for any international organisation which she works in. This one's definitely an up-and-coming rock star in the tech publishing industry.
Eddie Schneckloth
Jill is one of the smartest and hardest working people I know. She is an excellent writer and very straightforward in the way she presents herself and her work. She is also very easy to work with. I have personally shot video her for various segments at PCMag.com and she can nail stuff in the first take. Although she will humbly say nothing on this matter, I think she will be hosting her own show some day. I can honestly say she will exceed anyones expectations and be a person you can be proud to know.
Ryan Ko
I had the privilege of working with Jill during my editorship for ACM's student magazine, Crossroads. Before she joined ACM HQ's publishing team, Crossroads was a dull publication which was not living up to its full potential. When Jill came into the ACM HQ team and was assigned to this magazine amongst many others, Crossroads transformed into ACM XRDS, a cool, relevant thought-provoking magazine which makes computer science students excited about each issue. Her arrival and her ability to quickly assembled several student thought leaders from top universities from across the globe was testimony to her catalytic effect on the transformation of the magazine. Today, ACM XRDS has a readership of about 30,000 international readers. This was not a simple task, and speaks volumes of her management capabilities, as she has to often push the volunteer editors like myself to hit deadlines, and work together to bring each issue to fruition, and on time. Highly diplomatic, she is definitely one who has great vision, and the ability to achieve goals despite obstacles and challenges - even surpassing the expectations of her peers, and her superiors. It was really a pleasure to have worked under her leadership, and I would strongly recommend her for any international organisation which she works in. This one's definitely an up-and-coming rock star in the tech publishing industry.
Experience
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PCMag.com
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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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Deputy Managing Editor
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Oct 2021 - Present
I help people make decisions related to their tech. What products should I buy? Which apps should I use? How can I make the most of the tools at my disposal? Specializing in software I help people make decisions related to their tech. What products should I buy? Which apps should I use? How can I make the most of the tools at my disposal? Specializing in software
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Jill Duffy
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United States
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Jan 2009 - Oct 2021
Clients and projects include: • PCMag.com (contributing editor & columnist) • BBC Worklife (reporter) • Reviewed.com (contributor) • Medium (partner program writer) • DailyDot.com (contributor) • Fast Company (contributor) • The Ritz-Carlton Magazine (contributor) • San Francisco Business Times (contributor) • Prevention magazine (writer) • Darling magazine (writer) • McGraw-Hill Professional (technical editor) • Refinery29 (reporter) Clients and projects include: • PCMag.com (contributing editor & columnist) • BBC Worklife (reporter) • Reviewed.com (contributor) • Medium (partner program writer) • DailyDot.com (contributor) • Fast Company (contributor) • The Ritz-Carlton Magazine (contributor) • San Francisco Business Times (contributor) • Prevention magazine (writer) • Darling magazine (writer) • McGraw-Hill Professional (technical editor) • Refinery29 (reporter)
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Writer at PCMag.com
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Jan 2011 - Mar 2015
Technology reviewer and columnist. I tested software, fitness trackers, and a range of other consumer technology to write about it from first-hand experience. I also wrote advice and tutorial columns aimed at helping people better manage their digital lives. A great deal of my focus went to productivity apps, project management software, language-learning programs, collaboration tools, and devices for health and fitness. Technology reviewer and columnist. I tested software, fitness trackers, and a range of other consumer technology to write about it from first-hand experience. I also wrote advice and tutorial columns aimed at helping people better manage their digital lives. A great deal of my focus went to productivity apps, project management software, language-learning programs, collaboration tools, and devices for health and fitness.
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Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
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India
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Editor
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Jun 2009 - Jan 2011
Senior Editor for eLearn Magazine (http://elearnmag.org); XRDS (http://xrds.acm.org); Ubiquity (http://ubiquity.acm.org); and Computers in Entertainment. • Redesigned and relaunched 1 print publication and 2 websites. • Initiated social media strategies across publications department. • More than doubled website traffic year-over-year. Senior Editor for eLearn Magazine (http://elearnmag.org); XRDS (http://xrds.acm.org); Ubiquity (http://ubiquity.acm.org); and Computers in Entertainment. • Redesigned and relaunched 1 print publication and 2 websites. • Initiated social media strategies across publications department. • More than doubled website traffic year-over-year.
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Managing Editor of Game Developer magazine
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Apr 2004 - Mar 2009
As editor-in-chief of GameCareerGuide.com: Developed, managed, and published all the editorial and content on GameCareerGuide.com, an educational web site for people who want a career in video game development. Increased pageviews 40 percent in the first six months; increased unique visitors by about 90 percent. Created interactive content for website. As managing editor for Game Developer magazine: Oversaw production of monthly magazine, developed and edited content, and… Show more As editor-in-chief of GameCareerGuide.com: Developed, managed, and published all the editorial and content on GameCareerGuide.com, an educational web site for people who want a career in video game development. Increased pageviews 40 percent in the first six months; increased unique visitors by about 90 percent. Created interactive content for website. As managing editor for Game Developer magazine: Oversaw production of monthly magazine, developed and edited content, and wrote news and analysis. Other titles held: • Senior Contributing Editor, Game Developer and Gamasutra.com • Departments Editor, Game Developer Show less As editor-in-chief of GameCareerGuide.com: Developed, managed, and published all the editorial and content on GameCareerGuide.com, an educational web site for people who want a career in video game development. Increased pageviews 40 percent in the first six months; increased unique visitors by about 90 percent. Created interactive content for website. As managing editor for Game Developer magazine: Oversaw production of monthly magazine, developed and edited content, and… Show more As editor-in-chief of GameCareerGuide.com: Developed, managed, and published all the editorial and content on GameCareerGuide.com, an educational web site for people who want a career in video game development. Increased pageviews 40 percent in the first six months; increased unique visitors by about 90 percent. Created interactive content for website. As managing editor for Game Developer magazine: Oversaw production of monthly magazine, developed and edited content, and wrote news and analysis. Other titles held: • Senior Contributing Editor, Game Developer and Gamasutra.com • Departments Editor, Game Developer Show less
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The San Francisco Examiner
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Eats! Editor and Production Editor
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Aug 2003 - May 2004
Managed weekly food section of newspaper from start to finish, from commissioning articles, to sending pages to pre-press. Wrote short features, news, and briefs for weekly food section. Wrote headlines, decks, and cutlines; copyedited and designed pages (InDesign) for national and local news pages. Became the go-to editor for grammar and usage questions. Managed weekly food section of newspaper from start to finish, from commissioning articles, to sending pages to pre-press. Wrote short features, news, and briefs for weekly food section. Wrote headlines, decks, and cutlines; copyedited and designed pages (InDesign) for national and local news pages. Became the go-to editor for grammar and usage questions.
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CMP Media
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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Production Editor, Intelligent Enterprise magazine
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Jul 2002 - Aug 2003
Wrote news and analysis about technology. Copyedited and designed pages (QuarkXPress) for Intelligent Enterprise (B2B magazine, published 18 times per year) and DB2 Magazine (quarterly). Edited and produced standing columns. Initiated and completed long-term project to revamp author database and filing system. Managed author paper work and processed author payments. Digitally archived 10 years' worth of magazine content. Wrote news and analysis about technology. Copyedited and designed pages (QuarkXPress) for Intelligent Enterprise (B2B magazine, published 18 times per year) and DB2 Magazine (quarterly). Edited and produced standing columns. Initiated and completed long-term project to revamp author database and filing system. Managed author paper work and processed author payments. Digitally archived 10 years' worth of magazine content.
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American Institute of Physics
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Production Editor, Journal of Chemical Physics
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May 2001 - Jun 2002
Copyedited academic journals in physics. Directed 400-500 manuscript pages per week through editorial production for peer-reviewed, scientific journal. Copyedited academic journals in physics. Directed 400-500 manuscript pages per week through editorial production for peer-reviewed, scientific journal.
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Education
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1997 - 2000
University at Buffalo
BA, English
