Matthew Keys

Editorial Contributor at KnowTechie
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Sacramento, California, United States, US
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Cristina Mendonsa

Quick and precise, Matthew is an excellent online journalist who researches and sources stories so fast that he usually beats the competition. He is a brand pitbull that is tireless in his promotion efforts. I've watched him build and expand a strong social media platform presence for his company and have enjoyed the friendly competition!

Paula Todd

Matthew is not only extremely knowledgeable in his field, but remains cutting edge, staying on top of the latest in web enhancements. Due to his dedication and hard work, Matthew launched the stations website into the community, capturing a large following which exceeded projected numbers by thousands.

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Credentials

  • Display Ads Certification
    Google
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Search Ads Certification
    Google
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • KnowTechie
    • United States
    • Internet News
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Editorial Contributor
      • May 2023 - Present

      Creating written editorial content on matters involving the technology and media industries, with a specific focus on consumer interest stories. Creating written editorial content on matters involving the technology and media industries, with a specific focus on consumer interest stories.

  • Solano Media, LLC
    • United States
    • Media and Telecommunications
    • Company Owner
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      Owner of Solano Media, LLC, which operates two websites: Solano NewsNet, a digital-first local news outlet, and TheDesk.net, which covers the news media, wireless, broadcasting and technology industries. Owner of Solano Media, LLC, which operates two websites: Solano NewsNet, a digital-first local news outlet, and TheDesk.net, which covers the news media, wireless, broadcasting and technology industries.

  • Questex
    • United States
    • Information Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Editorial Contributor, StreamTV Insider (Fierce Video)
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      Research and reporting on technology, media and telecom for Questex's StreamTV Insider (formerly Fierce Video), tailored around topics of interest to media professionals, including broadcast and cable television outlets, streaming media services and streaming media platforms. Research and reporting on technology, media and telecom for Questex's StreamTV Insider (formerly Fierce Video), tailored around topics of interest to media professionals, including broadcast and cable television outlets, streaming media services and streaming media platforms.

  • Digital Content Next
    • United States
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Editorial Contributor
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      Research and reporting for Digital Content Next, focused on broadcast media, streaming video services and streaming video platforms. Research and reporting for Digital Content Next, focused on broadcast media, streaming video services and streaming video platforms.

  • Various companies
    • Sacramento, California Area
    • Contributing Writer
      • Apr 2013 - Present

      Published by VentureBeat, California Globe, The Blot Magazine, and Medium. Covered the intersections of technology and policy with a focus on media, law and surveillance. Works cited by the San Francisco Chronicle, Huffington Post, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, TIME, the Sacramento Bee, MSNBC, CNET, VICE News, the Intercept and others. Published by VentureBeat, California Globe, The Blot Magazine, and Medium. Covered the intersections of technology and policy with a focus on media, law and surveillance. Works cited by the San Francisco Chronicle, Huffington Post, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, TIME, the Sacramento Bee, MSNBC, CNET, VICE News, the Intercept and others.

  • Streamline Publishing
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Editorial Contributor, Radio Ink
      • Nov 2022 - Feb 2023

      Writing, research and editing for Radio Ink, with a specific focus on news article that appeal to sales and marketing teams within the industry of radio broadcasting. Writing, research and editing for Radio Ink, with a specific focus on news article that appeal to sales and marketing teams within the industry of radio broadcasting.

  • Comstock's Magazine
    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Digital Editor
      • May 2019 - Jan 2020

      Managed digital platforms for Comstock’s, including website, audio/video distribution and social media accounts; formed and maintained media partnerships with outside organizations; strategized on digital initiatives with editorial, sales, marketing and production teams; maintained compliance with federal and state advertising and consumer privacy regulations for digital products; edited freelance web-only contributions; wrote features for magazine. Managed digital platforms for Comstock’s, including website, audio/video distribution and social media accounts; formed and maintained media partnerships with outside organizations; strategized on digital initiatives with editorial, sales, marketing and production teams; maintained compliance with federal and state advertising and consumer privacy regulations for digital products; edited freelance web-only contributions; wrote features for magazine.

  • Winters Express
    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Reporter
      • May 2018 - May 2019

      Covered community and civic engagement events; reported on breaking news matters in Yolo and Solano Counties, California; produced audio and video materials for digital products; maintained social media accounts; light graphic design for digital properties. Worked with the Davis Enterprise, Fairfield-Suisun Daily Republic and Winters Express. Covered community and civic engagement events; reported on breaking news matters in Yolo and Solano Counties, California; produced audio and video materials for digital products; maintained social media accounts; light graphic design for digital properties. Worked with the Davis Enterprise, Fairfield-Suisun Daily Republic and Winters Express.

  • Grasswire
    • Managing Editor, North America
      • Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

      Organized a community of volunteer reporters and fact checkers; guided team on best practices for newsgathering, reporting and fact-checking; obtained user-generated videos and edited multimedia content for digital and social media platforms; grew Twitter audience to over 200,000 followers; generated 900,000 video views for YouTube channel in two months. Organized a community of volunteer reporters and fact checkers; guided team on best practices for newsgathering, reporting and fact-checking; obtained user-generated videos and edited multimedia content for digital and social media platforms; grew Twitter audience to over 200,000 followers; generated 900,000 video views for YouTube channel in two months.

  • Thomson Reuters
    • Canada
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Deputy Social Media Editor
      • Jan 2012 - Mar 2013

      Published content to four branded social platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Google+) and engaged with audiences; developed strategies to maximize product exposure across social platforms; counseled Reuters journalists on best social practices; covered breaking news on social media. Published content to four branded social platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Google+) and engaged with audiences; developed strategies to maximize product exposure across social platforms; counseled Reuters journalists on best social practices; covered breaking news on social media.

  • Disney General Entertainment Content
    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Online News Producer, KGO-TV
      • May 2011 - Dec 2011

      Filed reporter stories on KGO-TV’s digital product; monitored Associated Press and other wires for breaking news; promoted content on social platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Google+). Filed reporter stories on KGO-TV’s digital product; monitored Associated Press and other wires for breaking news; promoted content on social platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Google+).

  • Tribune Broadcasting
    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Interactive & Mobile Director, KTXL-TV
      • Apr 2010 - Oct 2010

      Produced content for KTXL FOX40 and FOX40.com. Monitored trends and traffic. Created content and launched new products for our mobile platforms. Created viral marketing campaigns for our digital news content.

    • Online News Producer, KTXL-TV
      • Jun 2008 - Apr 2010

      Produced news and entertainment content for KTXL FOX40 and FOX40.com. Was a one-man band for two years, updating breaking news, current events, political, entertainment and sports content. Launched social media platforms to promote content and engage with audience. Title changed to "Interactive & Mobile Director" with additional job duties two years later.

  • CBS
    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Promotional Intern
      • Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

      Worked closely with the promotional team for KZZO 100.5 FM, an adult contemporary station in Sacramento. Worked closely with the promotional team for KZZO 100.5 FM, an adult contemporary station in Sacramento.

Education

  • American River College
    AA, Journalism
    2006 - 2008
  • Chapin High School
    2001 - 2005

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