Experience

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  Magnetic Magazine

  • Beverly Hills

  • Deputy Editor

    • Apr 2011 - Jul 2013
    • Beverly Hills

     Investigate, assign, write and edit for Magnetic and sister site www.lebranche.net. Supervised working of both department editors and senior editors and assigned investigative features to appropriate candidates.  Developed special packages for organizations and franchise ideas. Monitored each phase of stories, from conceptualization to final sign off of pages.  Co-created online magazine from startup, authoring core set pieces and all original peripheral copy.

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  Maentz Agency

  • Medford, Or

  • Creative Director & Head Writer

    • Jan 2009 - Apr 2011
    • Medford, Or

     Conceptualize and write scripts for TV + radio, synchronize creative + production teams with vendor partners and clients based in both the public and private sectors. Manage multiple projects from concept to completion, working with account, strategy and creative teams in order to ensure excellence of product and brand strategy advancement.  Partner with operations staff and other cross-functional teams to execute aspects of book development and niche positioning, participating heavily in all process stages – planning, design integration and brand promotion. Provide guidance and leadership with respect to marketing campaign strategy development, theme sculpting and budget considerations.

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  SOMA Magazine

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Managing Editor

    • Nov 2002 - Jan 2009
    • San Francisco Bay Area

     Began as contributing writer, raised to music + film editor, then managing editor. Research leads, assign, compose and edit articles/photography—music, fashion, lifestyle and film. Recruit, hire and manage staff in all departments: editorial, design, photography/fashion.

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  BPM Magazine

  • Assistant Editor and Contributor

    • Sep 2000 - Jan 2008

     Edit/compose magazine and website content, correct mechanics and diction. Recruit, hire and deadline manage writing staff for book of 85,000+ circulation.  Assist Creative Director and designers with structure and stylistic conceptualization.-After leaving post as editor, contiued on as freelance contributor.

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  Cramer Krasselt

  • Copywriter

    • Jan 2003 - Nov 2004

    Co-author print-side adaptation of 2003 Air Trans campaign, winner of WMA/Webaward for Best Airline Website.Write and edit copy for use in advertising, branding, direct marketing, promotion and market research.

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  Daily Variety

  • Hollywood, Ca

  • Intern & Contributing Writer

    • Dec 1999 - Sep 2000
    • Hollywood, Ca

     Edit and proofread magazine and website copy, assist special features editor and write features.

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  Various and sundry (very high-quality) magazines

  • USA

  • Freelance contributor

    • Dec 1900 - Jan 1901
    • USA

    Filter, Chicago Tribune, Men's Journal, SOMA, Sunset, Urb, Boston Weekly Dig, Lotus, UR Chicago, BPM Culture Magazine, Vice and Daily Variety.