Greg Truman

New York, NY
30 Years Experience

Professional Experience

I'm a New York-based journalist, writer, editor, and story consultant. I've written multiple non-fiction books, most recently working with Senator Doug Jones (Al.) on Bending Toward Justice (St. Martin's Press). I've also authored or edited scores of manuscripts, screenplays and scripts across genres and platforms. In a career spanning three decades and three countries I've also penned hundreds of news and feature stories for leading media outlets and filled senior staff roles for large-market newspapers, magazines and news agencies, winning multiple awards while covering politics, crime, business, sports, travel and entertainment. As a writer of children's entertainment, I've scripted feature length screenplays, television and video projects that have sold about 15 million units globally. Currently I am ghostwriting a major title, script doctoring and writing project proposals for authors, screenwriters, and producers.

Expertise

Reporter 25 YearsBook Author 10 YearsWriter 25 Years

Specialty

Arts & Humanities 20 YearsBusiness (general) 20 YearsSports & Recreation 20 Years

Industries

Newspaper - National 15 YearsFilm/entertainment - all 20 YearsWire Service 15 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Fairfax Media, Australia (10+)
  • Australian Associated Press (10+)
  • Inflights (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • The Wiggles (10+)
  • Various via Lois De La Haba Literary Agency (10+)
  • GSM Management and Publicity (10+)

Other Work History

Newsday, NY. Reuters, Australian Associated Press, Emap

Technical Skills

Multimedia, photography, social media

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, Mac, Wordpress, Photoshop, Final Draft, Scriptware

Equipment

Zoom audio, Sony Handycam, iPhone

Work Permits & Visas

US green card (permanent resident)