Marisa LaScala

Greenpoint, NY USA

Professional Experience

I am a dependable and enthusiastic writer specializing in articles about entertainment, popular culture, education, travel, people, lifestyles, and more. Please visit http://mlascalawriting.blogspot.com for recent clips.

Total Media Industry Experience

5 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Westchester Magazine (10+), PopMatters (10+)

Other Work History

Held positions and did freelance work for the McGraw-Hill Companies, NY Metro, and Sesame Street Magazine.

Computer Skills

All programs in Microsoft Office, QPS/Quark, InCopy/InDesign, HTML, and Internet content management systems.

References

Can be furnished on request.

General

Fall Arts Preview

(Westchester Magazine 9/1/2009)

A massive cultural and arts package that covers movies, tv, books, and local events.

The Producer

(Westchester Magazine 2/1/2010)

A profile of Emily Gerson Saines, producer of Temple Grandin on HBO

Best Historic Movie Theaters

(Time Out New York 3/4/2010)

A round-up of the most historic movie theaters in New York City (link only--no PDF).

52 Reasons to Love Westchester

(Westchester Magazine 12/1/2009)

An end-of-year package that covers culture, entertainment, food, lifestyles, and more.

No More Empty Nest

(Westchester Magazine 7/1/2006)

This article examines why many students choose to move back in with their parents after college.

Best Indie Shops in Williamsburg

(Time Out New York 4/14/2010)

A round-up of the best independently owned boutiques in Williamsburg (web only--no PDF).