Joel Keller

Morristown, NJ USA
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Professional Experience

I like humor. I like food. I like entertainment. I've written about all three for various publications, although not at the same time (although comedy club reviews might incorporate all of this... I'll have to think about it).

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Village Voice (1-2), The New York Times (6-10), Downtown Magazine Group (6-10), New Jersey Tables (6-10), The Black Table (6-10), Knotmag.com (3-5), Daily Record (Gannett) (3-5), Mediabistro.com (1-2), Salon.com (1-2)

Computer Skills

Since I currently work full-time in the IT industry, I am well-versed in Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, as well as a number of other software packages.

Equipment

Laptop Digital Voice Recorder Digital Camera

Associations

Freelance Success

Showcase

Essays

The Blue Plate, Special
(The New York Times 2/8/2004)
My car has a blue New Jersey plate. Yes, I'm an old fogey. But at least I have memories.
Want to stop your job from being outsourced? Join a union
(Salon 11/6/2003)
I'm a sys admin sick of having my time taken from me. Maybe it's time for us to take drastic measures.
PCs Killed The Mixed Tape Star
(Salon 1/22/2004)
PCs make mixes too damn easy to make.
The Mall You Call Home
(The New York Times 8/28/2005)
Good Food, Good Times and Bad Fat
(The New York Times 4/24/2005)
Citizen Media Critc: Guide-ing Light
(Mediabistro 9/12/2005)
An essay about the demise of the old TV Guide and why it became irrelevant.

Food Writing

What, No Gravy?
(The New York Times 6/12/2005)
You Eat What You Are
(The New York Times 8/21/2005)
The Glory of a Greasy Spoon
(The New York Times 10/9/2005)

News Articles

Supervisor Forced Out At Historic Site
(The New York Times 7/25/2004)
eHarmony? More Like Tone Deaf
(The Black Table 8/11/2004)

Profiles

Mr. Breuer's Neighborhood
(The New York Times 10/16/2005)
A profile of comedian Jim Breuer and how his homelife in Chester, NJ affects his stand-up act and Sirius radio show.