Assistant Staff

Objective

A freelance writer who is seeking to work with an exciting, fast-paced, and efficient organization that focuses heavily on current culture and criticism in all forms.

Experience

Contributor (June 2014 - Present)

VVNT

http://vvvnt.com/media/inventory-control

Freelance Writer (June 2014 - Present)

Resident Advisor

http://www.residentadvisor.net/review-view.aspx?id=15303

Contributor (March 2014 - Present)

Rhizome

http://rhizome.org/editorial/2014/sep/18/contagion/?ref=journal_p1_post_title

http://rhizome.org/editorial/2014/jun/5/modular-youth-speculative-playlist/

Editorial Production Assistant (January 2014 - May 2014)

Triple Canopy

http://canopycanopycanopy.com/

- Perform various in office tasks alongside the staff, shadowing their daily routine

- Research and fact-check various articles and essays that are past amongst the editors

- Help curate, schedule and attend organization-planned events

Contributor (December 2013 - Present)

Adhoc.fm

http://adhoc.fm/author/98/

Contributor (December 2013 - Present)

New Criticals

http://www.newcriticals.com/authors/deforrest-brown-jr

News Contributor

XLR8R (August 2013 - January 2014)

http://www.xlr8r.com/contributors/deforrest-brown

- Write and post articles on current and relevant events in music and music submissions

- Organize and structure the monthly publication calendar

- Work directly with editorial staff as they interact with with musicians and promotion companies

- Arrange and fact check weekly podcast submissions

- Acquire and size images for every posted article

Intern (Advertising Directorial Staff)

Interiors Journal (July 2013 - October 2013)

http://www.intjournal.com/

- Research and contact potential advertisers

- Establish and maintain a rapport with the advertisers

- Write email prompts for the use of the entire advertising team

- Directing advertising staff

Advertising Staff (Temporary Assignment)

Independent Music Promotions (July 2013 - October 2013)

http://www.independentmusicpromotions.com/

- Research and promote affiliated artists

- Establish and maintain a working relationship with record labels and music websites

Intern (Editorial)

The American Reader (June 2013 - September 2013)

http://theamericanreader.com/

- Research and organize factual information for use in the editor’s epilogue, various essays, etc

- Utilizing social media to promote recent articles within the journal

- Proofread journal submissions

- Attend social functions on behalf of the journal as means of making and upholding the journal’s social presence and relationships

- Frequently check journals email, corresponding with submitters and inquirers

- Write weekly staff picks, which serve as both a means of contextualizing and promoting the personality of the journal, and providing publicity for the subject of our picks

Music Reviewer

Tiny Mix Tapes (July 2012 - Present)

http://www.tinymixtapes.com/writer/deforrest-brown-jr.

- Request and write timely, cohesive and objective reviews of music releases of all genres and styles

- Write in accordance with the website’s style guide and ideological scope

- Keep up with current developments and perspectives in the field of art consumption and criticism

- Attend and report on musical events

Education

University of North Alabama, Florence, AL

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Humanities Fall 2008 - Spring 2013

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor: Film Studies

References

Offered upon request

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