Jim Nelson
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Natalie English
I have been lucky enough to work with Jim for over 10 years now. As my editor at the Album Network and now client for A Taste of Triple A, I have learned so much from him. He has an exceptional attention to detail and has been a great influence on me over the years. Having worked in the music industry as long as he has, he really knows his stuff.
Michael Benner — Personal Empowerment
Jim and I worked together at ABC Radio in Los Angeles in the early 1980's, but we've stayed in touch because Jim is great with people. He's enthusiastic and positive, a great leader, team-builder, and networker, too. He knows everybody in the biz. But most of all, Jim KNOWS music, especially Triple-A. He has a discerning ear and whether he's developed the talent or was born with it -- Jim picks the hits. Program Directors & Music Directors across the U.S. and around the world, rely on Jim to provide them with the "heads-up" they need to stay competitive in the fast moving worlds of music, radio, & new media. He's the best. Give him a call.
Natalie English
I have been lucky enough to work with Jim for over 10 years now. As my editor at the Album Network and now client for A Taste of Triple A, I have learned so much from him. He has an exceptional attention to detail and has been a great influence on me over the years. Having worked in the music industry as long as he has, he really knows his stuff.
Michael Benner — Personal Empowerment
Jim and I worked together at ABC Radio in Los Angeles in the early 1980's, but we've stayed in touch because Jim is great with people. He's enthusiastic and positive, a great leader, team-builder, and networker, too. He knows everybody in the biz. But most of all, Jim KNOWS music, especially Triple-A. He has a discerning ear and whether he's developed the talent or was born with it -- Jim picks the hits. Program Directors & Music Directors across the U.S. and around the world, rely on Jim to provide them with the "heads-up" they need to stay competitive in the fast moving worlds of music, radio, & new media. He's the best. Give him a call.
Natalie English
I have been lucky enough to work with Jim for over 10 years now. As my editor at the Album Network and now client for A Taste of Triple A, I have learned so much from him. He has an exceptional attention to detail and has been a great influence on me over the years. Having worked in the music industry as long as he has, he really knows his stuff.
Michael Benner — Personal Empowerment
Jim and I worked together at ABC Radio in Los Angeles in the early 1980's, but we've stayed in touch because Jim is great with people. He's enthusiastic and positive, a great leader, team-builder, and networker, too. He knows everybody in the biz. But most of all, Jim KNOWS music, especially Triple-A. He has a discerning ear and whether he's developed the talent or was born with it -- Jim picks the hits. Program Directors & Music Directors across the U.S. and around the world, rely on Jim to provide them with the "heads-up" they need to stay competitive in the fast moving worlds of music, radio, & new media. He's the best. Give him a call.
Natalie English
I have been lucky enough to work with Jim for over 10 years now. As my editor at the Album Network and now client for A Taste of Triple A, I have learned so much from him. He has an exceptional attention to detail and has been a great influence on me over the years. Having worked in the music industry as long as he has, he really knows his stuff.
Michael Benner — Personal Empowerment
Jim and I worked together at ABC Radio in Los Angeles in the early 1980's, but we've stayed in touch because Jim is great with people. He's enthusiastic and positive, a great leader, team-builder, and networker, too. He knows everybody in the biz. But most of all, Jim KNOWS music, especially Triple-A. He has a discerning ear and whether he's developed the talent or was born with it -- Jim picks the hits. Program Directors & Music Directors across the U.S. and around the world, rely on Jim to provide them with the "heads-up" they need to stay competitive in the fast moving worlds of music, radio, & new media. He's the best. Give him a call.
Credentials
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Experience
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Senior Living News
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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May 2023 - Present
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Various
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer
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1990 - Present
Authored articles, blurbs, press releases, ad copy, promotional materials, and web copy by the hundreds for the rock music industry, including features on The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, U2, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, and more in Paste, ClassicsDuJour.com, Performing Songwriter, RIP, RockCellarMagazine.com, The Album Network, and Request. I'm also neck deep into my first novel. Authored articles, blurbs, press releases, ad copy, promotional materials, and web copy by the hundreds for the rock music industry, including features on The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, U2, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, and more in Paste, ClassicsDuJour.com, Performing Songwriter, RIP, RockCellarMagazine.com, The Album Network, and Request. I'm also neck deep into my first novel.
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Urban Possibilities
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copyeditor/Proofreader
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2014 - May 2023
Volunteer copyeditor and proofreader for print and online media for nonprofit organization Urban Possibilities. Volunteer copyeditor and proofreader for print and online media for nonprofit organization Urban Possibilities.
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Institute of Risk & Safety Analysis
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copyeditor
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Jul 2021 - Apr 2023
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88.5 KCSN
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United States
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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On Air Personality
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2010 - 2021
Longest-running full-time on-air personality at Southern California's leading Triple A radio station. • Integral part of on-air team that sextupled our ratings and repeatedly set new fund-raising records at this non-commercial public radio station. Longest-running full-time on-air personality at Southern California's leading Triple A radio station. • Integral part of on-air team that sextupled our ratings and repeatedly set new fund-raising records at this non-commercial public radio station.
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Freelance, self-employed
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Animation and Post-production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copyeditor/Proofreader
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2020 - 2020
Copyedited/proofread a novel for a client. Copyedited/proofread a novel for a client.
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Westwood One
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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200 - 300 Employee
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Technical Director
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2017 - 2020
Operated the controls for on-air host for Westwood One's NBC Sports Radio Network division. Operated the controls for on-air host for Westwood One's NBC Sports Radio Network division.
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Copyeditor/Proofreader
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2017 - 2017
Copyedited/proofread tweenager novel for aspiring writer. Copyedited/proofread tweenager novel for aspiring writer.
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Copyeditor/Proofreader/Writer
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2015 - 2017
Volunteer copyeditor/proofreader and writer of press releases and promotional materials for “The Tribe,” the benefit concert division of this nonprofit Volunteer copyeditor/proofreader and writer of press releases and promotional materials for “The Tribe,” the benefit concert division of this nonprofit
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Owner
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2004 - 2012
Compiled, produced, and sold advertising for music marketing CD sampler that was distributed to the Triple A radio community. Managed small team of part-timers assisting me in design, writing, copyediting, and maintenance of company website. • Helped introduce U.S. radio stations to Adele, Mumford & Sons, Ed Sheeran, The Fray, Alabama Shakes, Alt-J, Augustana, Fitz & The Tantrums, Foster The People, and many more. Compiled, produced, and sold advertising for music marketing CD sampler that was distributed to the Triple A radio community. Managed small team of part-timers assisting me in design, writing, copyediting, and maintenance of company website. • Helped introduce U.S. radio stations to Adele, Mumford & Sons, Ed Sheeran, The Fray, Alabama Shakes, Alt-J, Augustana, Fitz & The Tantrums, Foster The People, and many more.
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Sr. Vice President/Editor
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2003 - 2004
Oversaw all things editorial for this online Triple A radio trade publication, along with selling ads and compiling a monthly music sampler for radio programmers. • Increased overall sales by $120,000. • Launched monthly music sampler for the Triple A radio format that helped introduce U.S. radio stations to Ray LaMontagne, Joss Stone, Damien Rice, The Polyphonic Spree, Rachael Yamagata, John Butler Trio, and many more. Oversaw all things editorial for this online Triple A radio trade publication, along with selling ads and compiling a monthly music sampler for radio programmers. • Increased overall sales by $120,000. • Launched monthly music sampler for the Triple A radio format that helped introduce U.S. radio stations to Ray LaMontagne, Joss Stone, Damien Rice, The Polyphonic Spree, Rachael Yamagata, John Butler Trio, and many more.
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Vice President, Managing Editor/Writer
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1992 - 2003
Three positions at music industry trade magazine: VP Managing Editor; VP Editor, Adult Rock; and Rock Music Editor, each of which included extensive copyediting under weekly and frequently overlapping deadlines. • Earned promotion to Vice President, Managing Editor through exemplary work ethic and meticulous attention to detail. • Managed and trained team of 10-15 editors and writers creating all editorial content for weekly magazine and multiple periodicals. • Spearheaded launch of three periodicals, a biannual periodical configured individually for two dozen company-owned concert venues, and condensed company’s three weeklies into one weekly. • Recognized as leading champion of then-unknown artists Counting Crows, Collective Soul, Matchbox 20, Gin Blossoms, Creed, Maroon 5, Five For Fighting, Whiskeytown/Ryan Adams, and many more. Show less
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In The Studio
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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Co-Producer/Writer
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1990 - 1992
Wrote and co-produced nationally syndicated rock radio interview show. • Recognized by Billboard magazine with a nomination as top Nationally Syndicated Rock Radio Show each year that I was there. Wrote and co-produced nationally syndicated rock radio interview show. • Recognized by Billboard magazine with a nomination as top Nationally Syndicated Rock Radio Show each year that I was there.
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94.7 The WAVE / KTWV-FM
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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On Air Producer
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1987 - 1989
Operated the controls for LA's first New Age/Smooth Jazz radio station. Operated the controls for LA's first New Age/Smooth Jazz radio station.
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Global Satellite Network
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United States
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Producer/Writer/Technical Director
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1983 - 1989
Produced and wrote the PowerCuts radio show from 1987-89, and Technical Directed and phone screened for Rockline from 1983-87. • Recognized by Billboard magazine as top Nationally Syndicated Rock Radio Show each year that I was there (Rockline) and nominated for top Nationally Syndicated Rock Radio Show each year that I was there (PowerCuts). Produced and wrote the PowerCuts radio show from 1987-89, and Technical Directed and phone screened for Rockline from 1983-87. • Recognized by Billboard magazine as top Nationally Syndicated Rock Radio Show each year that I was there (Rockline) and nominated for top Nationally Syndicated Rock Radio Show each year that I was there (PowerCuts).
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On Air Personality
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1986 - 1987
Weekend and fill-in DJ. Weekend and fill-in DJ.
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Radio & Records
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Rock Editor
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1985 - 1987
Various administrative duties assisting the Rock Editor, including proofreading and writing, for the radio and record industry's top trade publication. Various administrative duties assisting the Rock Editor, including proofreading and writing, for the radio and record industry's top trade publication.
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KLOS 95.5 FM
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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Assistant Music Director/Show Producer
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1983 - 1985
Assisted Music Director in all aspects of the job at major market Rock Radio station, while also producing/screening phone calls for weekend talk show. • Spent summer of 1985 as interim Music Director Assisted Music Director in all aspects of the job at major market Rock Radio station, while also producing/screening phone calls for weekend talk show. • Spent summer of 1985 as interim Music Director
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