Sway Benns

Los Angeles, CA USA
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Professional Experience

Proven knowledge in fashion, film, culture, music, and art. Considerable editorial experience as an associate editor and extensive freelance writing experience. Extensive experience concepting and executing print and web features, as well as concepting and coordinating social media initiatives across platforms. Extensive experience conducting interviews, writing, fact-checking, and copy-editing.

Expertise

Copy Editor
2 Years
Editor
2 Years
Writer
5 Years

Specialty

Arts & Humanities
5 Years
Entertainment
5 Years
Fashion
5 Years

Industries


Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
5 Years
Online/new media
5 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

5 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Flaunt Magazine (10+), Interview Magazine (10+), Dossier Journal (1-2)

Technical Skills

Final Cut

Foreign Language Skills

N/A

Unions

N/A

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, CMS

Equipment

Laptop, Audio Recorder, Digital Camera

Work Permits & Visas

N/A

References

Available upon request

Awards

N/A

Associations

N/A

Showcase

Interviews

Interview with actor Harry Dean Stanton for men's fall fashion issue.
Interview with artist Betye Saar.

Essay

Essay on Architecture