Professional/Personal Overview
Professionally mature, goal-oriented writer dedicated to producing high quality stories with a unique perspective. Wide range of knowledge and experience with expertise in sports, fitness, nightlife, music, books, movies, pop culture and technology.
Work Info
Expertise
Content Editor (online)
2 Years
Reporter
13 Years
Writer
13 Years
Specialty
Arts & Humanities
13 Years
Entertainment
13 Years
Sports & Recreation
13 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
13 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
MSN.com (11+), amNew York (11+), AmpRadio.com (CBS Radio LA) (11+), Bing.com (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
YouTube (1-2)
Other Work History
Staff Writer, The Gazette (Montgomery County, MD), 2001-2003 Freelance work with PlayDC (film, music), CamelSmokes.com (music), Complex.com (sports) and others.
Computer Skills
Office suite, Windows/Mac, light HTML
Equipment
laptop, tape recorder, pen, digital camera
Other
BA, Print Journalism, American University, 2000 Graduate, Connecticut School of Broadcasting, 2001 mediabistro.com coursework, 2003-04
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Los Angeles, CA. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.
Work Samples
(amNew York , 1/9/2013)
Interview with the creator of "Archer," Adam Reed, before the show's live date in New York.
(MSN.com , 7/21/2012)
A brief feature focusing on Artists Alley, the home for independent comic artists and others at San Diego Comic-Con.
(MSN.com , 8/24/2011)
A listicle featuring an interview with indie rock stars Tokyo Police Club, presented as a "how to" list for choosing cover songs.
(amNew York , 6/8/2011)
Preview of the Hall and Oates concert at Jones Beach by way of an introduction to "yacht rock."
(amNew York , 6/11/2010)
An interview with Paul F. Tompkins about moving to, then leaving, New York. Includes a sidebar-style "top four" list.