Journalist/Communications Expert

Bekah Wright

Los Angeles, CA

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Writer

Journalist Content Strategist Senior Editor Storyteller

An innovative journalist, writer, and editor with 20+ years experience writing travel, entertainment, and lifestyle feature articles. Researches, develops, and crafts news and marketing content for print and online media. Demonstrated ability to develop a wide scope of styles and content to deliver messages across a wide variety of print and digital formats. Dedicated to conducting global research and interviewing subject matter experts to distill key stories and themes. Skillfully manages editorial calendar and cultivates relationships with publicists, PR agencies, agents, network and studio executives, producers, and thought leaders in the U.S. and abroad.

CORE COMPETENCIES

B2C/B2B Online & Print t Content Strategy & Planning t Content Development & Editing t Program Management t Team Management & Coordination t Brand Marketing t Social Media Marketing: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat t Resource Management t Leadership Project Management t Research t Networking & Communication t Interviewing t Consumer Lifestyle, Travel & Entertainment t Magazines, Newspaper & Website Articles t Press Kits & Marketing Materials t Treatments, Presentations & Promotional Materials t Storyteller

KEY SKILLS

Audience Targeting: Expert at crafting customized, engaging and credible content to myriad audiences

Content Development: Creative expertise in information development for direct and print marketing campaigns, feature articles, editorial content, headlines, and captions

Communication: Savvy interviewing skills and excellent written and verbal communication, both creative and factual; strong ability to create a clear message across all communication platforms

Production: Superior personnel, collaborative, and project management skills

Experienced Storytelling: An expert writer, editor, and content producer for top brands and national magazines

B2C/B2B Online and Print: Planning and creating consumer lifestyle, travel, and entertainment pieces including blogs, social media, web copy, and articles

Brand Awareness: Excellent skill at utilizing social media to drive brand awareness

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTRIBUTING WRITER/ FREELANCE JOURNALIST 2002 – Current

Westways Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Magazine Marin Magazine Contently AAA Hawaii AAA Alabama Journey AAA New Mexico Journey TV Guide Bon Appetit GOOD HI Luxury Find Bliss National Geographic Kids National Geographic Traveler Marriott Traveler San Diego Magazine Parents/ American Baby Toddler/ NewParent Travelweek TravelAge West First to Know The Knot BRIDES Virginia Bride Beverly Hills Magazine Chicago Magazine Seattle Metropolitan Portland Monthly Orange Coast Magazine American Spa Dayspa Healing Lifestyles & Spas LA Yoga Fit UCLA Magazine USC Trojan Family Self In Touch Life & Style E!’s My Style TV Guide’s Inside TV Yahoo Travel TakePart -- Additional outlets available upon request

Travel Editor

Former travel editor of Los Angeles Weddings, Orange Coast Weddings and New Parent/Toddler magazines.

Columnist

Write and profile AAA Hawaii’s monthly celebrity chef column Pa’ina: 3 Questions With… (2014 – current).

Founded and wrote Yahoo Travel’s celebrity/ travel column, Five Miles Up With… (2012 – 2014).

Content Writer/ Strategist/ Editor

Collaborate to create brand voice and B2C editorial content for various companies including Marriott, RocketSpace, Uber HCCMIS, GM, Gustave Travel Co., Viadora, Playa Creative Partners, City of Hope, Contently, TakePart, Weber Shandwick, Myriad Marketing, DailyConcepts.com, Auberge Resorts, Trippy, Heath House, WeRecover, Collages.net, PerfectFamilyVacation.com, and Expo Wire for Book Expo of America.

Founder/Executive Producer/Writer 2016 – Current

Change Your Life Travels VR, a travel community/platform that inspires globetrotters through 360-video projects, articles and blog posts. Grand Canyon South Rim project released Spring 2017.

FILM, TV & INTERACTIVE VIDEO 1994 – Current

Screenwriter

Write feature screenplays, television episodes, promotional videos and interactive programming, interstitials, treatments, and development materials for film and television companies.

Produced and optioned projects include Playhouse Disney My Friends Tigger & Pooh; PBS Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks; FOX Children’s Network FOX’s Clubhouse; Interactive Television Entertainment (ITE); Dream Entertainment, YoYo; Saban Entertainment Mighty Morphin Power Rangers; NBC/ZM Productions, Space Academy; HBO/E! Diamond Awards Boiling Elvis, Daddy’s Special Gene, Mind Games, Spy Island, Quark & Company (with Paramount Pictures and Armin Shimerman), and Ballet Buddies.

PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT 1994 - 2001

Researcher

Supported artists, animators, and production staff with visual research for Columbia Tristar/ Sony Animation’s classical, digital 2D animation, digital 3D animation-based television shows including Spiderman, Godzilla, Men In Black, Dilbert, Starship Troopers, Dragon Tales, Ghostbusters, Adventures of Jackie Chan, Max Steel, Stuart Little, Harold & the Purple Crayon, Sammy, Heavy Gear, and Big Guy & Rusty.

Producer

Supervised production of Pink Plastic Productions’ award-winning documentary Old Man River.

Created/managed budget, wrote press kits/marketing materials, secured distribution, coordinated screenings, and submitted to film festivals.

Creative Consultant

Researched, acquired, and developed programming for Locomotion Network’s Latin America launch.

Story Editor/ Development

Wrote and edited treatments, presentations, and promotion materials for Hearst Animation Productions television series including Krazy Kat, Flash Gordon, Phantom 2040, Prince Valiant, Hagar, and Quasimodo.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

France’s 360 Film Festival 2017. Semi-Finalist for Experience the Winter Majesty: Grand Canyon South Rim

Los Angeles CineFest 2017. Semi-Finalist for Experience the Winter Majesty: Grand Canyon South Rim

Literacy in Media Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Programming, 2004. Finalist for Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks Episode “A Little Bit Something Extra! Extra!

Cinequest Film Festival, 1999 First Prize for documentary Old Man River

Vermont International Film Festival, 1999 People’s Choice and Heart of Festival award for Old Man River

MEMBERSHIPS

Society of American Travel Writers

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

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