Jordan Golson

Durango, CO USA
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Professional Experience

A versatile freelance writer and reporter with expertise in technology, automotive, politics, defense, opinion and much more. Delivers excellent copy, on-time and on word count. Open to short and long-term opportunities. I specialize in translating complicated concepts into everyday language for the average reader. I'm especially interested kn writing more about opinion, politics, and pop culture, in addition to tech and automotive.

Expertise

Reporter
8 Years
Editor
4 Years

Specialty

Technology
8 Years
Automotive
2 Years
Politics
8 Years

Industries


Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
1 Year
Online/new media
8 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

8 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

CBS/TechRepublic (10+), Conde Nast/WIRED (10+), MacRumors (10+)

Other Work History

Also written in the past for IDG, Gigaom, Gawker and more.

Technical Skills

Basic photo editing

Computer Skills

OS X, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 100+ WPM, WordPress

Equipment

Laptop, iPhone, audio recorder

Work Permits & Visas

U.S. Passport

References

Available on request

Showcase

Writing Samples

How It's Possible to Lose an Airplane in 2014
(WIRED 3/11/2014)
A look at where trams-oceanic planes fly and how it's possible for a plane to simply vanish.
Terrorists Can't Kill Charlie Hebdo's Ideas
(WIRED 1/7/2015)
A powerful op-ed celebrating freedom of speech and expression following the tragic murder of a number of journalists at Charlie Hebdo in Paris.
America's Toughest, Ugliest Warplane Is Going Back Into Battle
(WIRED 12/5/2014)
A look at the history of the venerable A-10 Warthog, it's development, potential retirement, and how it is a unique asset in America's warfighting arsenal.