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Brand Writer
Hasbro
Writer and editor, packaging copy and rules sheets, for the girl's gaming department, and for Hasbro's partnership with Angry Birds. (contractor) * Generating names and taglines for new games and licensed titles of existing games, * Writing messaging and editing copy on packaging, * Working with graphic designers to create accurate, concise and engaging rules booklets, * Some game development
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Writer
Envision Radio Networks
Writer and researcher for syndicated radio features "Paul Shaffer's Day in Rock" and "Paul Shaffer's 60-Second Rewind." Includes: * Finding and researching stories from rock history, and generating punch lines, * Attending monthly recording sessions with talent and contributing last-second material. (freelance, off-site)
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Writer / Producer
Showtime Inc.
:30-:60 promos for television and radio. Included: * Generating concept and copy * Assembling rough cuts * Supervising editors / gfx / mixers to finish and deliver a polished piece. Titles included "Californication, " "House of Lies" and "LOL." (freelance, temporary)
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Writer / Producer
Spin The Bottle Inc.
Wrote and produced long and short- and long-form programming for web and television, including: * Writer / producer for MSG's comedic sports trivia show "TXT MSG" (2010). 13 30-minute episodes. * Writer for The Travel Channel's "Best Places I've Ever Been" (2010). 13 30-minute episodes. * Writer / producer for "The Truth About, " a :60 comedic trivia series on the day in history, published daily in AOL's home page (2011). 366 episodes. * Copywriter and content manager for Spin The Bottle's six partnered YouTube channels.
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Nightlife Editor
Shecky's Media
Wrote feature articles (weekly) and reviews (multiple, daily) on new bars, restaurants and parties in Manhattan and Brooklyn for this long-running fashion, beauty and nightlife site. * Assigned and edited articles and reviews to a staff of one dozen freelance writers. * Worked with freelance photographers to ensure compelling coverage of new establishments and events. * Seamlessly integrated key words and phrases essential to maximizing SEO while maintaining the site's sarcastic, informative tone. [continued]
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Copywriter
Rodale International
Writer of online advertorials and quizzes for clients of this global content company, specializing in health and fitness. Subjects included wilderness survival, action (extreme) sports, and marathons. Companies include the Discovery Channel, Saturn, Saab, Men's Health and Land Rover. (freelance, off-site)
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Copywriter / Content Manager
Heavy.com
Wrote banner ads, taglines and video copy for sponsored campaigns and co-branded contests for this men's entertainment site. * Content manager and copy editor for the twice-daily update of the site's home page. * Seamlessly integrated key words and phrases essential to maximizing SEO while maintaining the site's comedic voice.
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Writer
"Can't Get a Date"
Writer and story producer for both seasons of this dating reality show for VH1 and Logo. Produced by KSK Studios + CGAD-TV. 13 episodes.
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Head Writer
"Pop-Up Video"
1999 - 2003 (4 years)
Wrote for EyeBoogie Inc. + Spin The Bottle Inc., the production companies responsible for VH1's "Pop-Up Video." Works included: * The "Pop-Up Video" show" (four seasons, two as head writer) * Pop-Up version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" (5 episodes ABC) * Pop-Up version "The Brady Bunch" (10 episodes Nick at Nite). * Contributed jokes US Magazine's "Fashion Police" column