Freelance Writer/Editor
Resume:
Jason S. Carpenter
Gloucester, MA. 01931
***********@*****.***
Skills and Accomplishments
• 17 years industry experience as writer, assigning editor, editor-in-chief and copy manager
• Recognized at Henry Luce Awards (2006, Time Inc.) for outstanding lifestyle feature
• Media trained spokesman who has appeared on CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, etc.
• Speaker for American Cancer Society and bone marrow transplant survivor
• Published in many of the country’s largest newspapers and consumer magazines
• Panelist for numerous Google/YouTube social media conferences for my cancer vlog
Professional Experience
1997 Current Various Media Various Locations
Freelance Writer/Editor/Producer
• Develop, pitch and write feature and front-of-book pieces
• Produce and edit articles, story packages and special projects
• Businessweek, Men’s Health, Consumer Reports, Sports Illustrated, This Old House, NY Post, etc
• Ghostwriter of full-length autobiographies for custom publisher
• Content lead in developing and building social media and community from the ground up
• Lead Producer for documentary-style web video series, testimonial videos and workout videos
2007 2010 Weight Watchers New York, NY
Editor, Men’s Site (600,000+ subscribers, 8 edit staff, 20+ freelancers)
• Developed, staffed and managed men’s site launch for Weight Watchers
• Assigned and edit 8-10 feature articles monthly for men’s health and lifestyle website
• Participated in business analysis, more than doubling the men’s bottom line in 3 years
• Content lead for product enhancements, including community, mobile & new country
launches
• Oversaw all copywriting projects for online and offline business internationally (9 countries)
• Editorial lead on community launch: blogs, user-generated content and social networking
• Directed customer acquisition/retention efforts through email, site messages and SEO.
2004 2007 This Old House Magazine New York, NY
Senior Editor, Projects
• Spearheaded and executed large editorial projects with Public Relations and charity angles
• Pitched, developed and wrote column on “smart homes” i.e. home electronics and systems
• Developed and wrote feature articles covering renovations, DIY home projects and
architecture
• Conceived and wrote highly acclaimed “Best Architects and Contractors in America”
• Wrote “Doghouse Like Your House” which appeared on Today show and received awards
2001 2004 The Franklin Report New York, NY
Managing Editor
• Oversaw day-to-day editorial operations of publishing house (20+ employees)
• Managed the writing, editing and production of award-winning home services guides
• Interviewed and rated the most respected high-end architects in the U.S.
2000 2001 eTown.com New York, NY
Senior News Editor
• Coordinated and wrote news, features and reviews of home electronics
• Aggregated and edited staff and wire articles
• Led special news projects including market analysis and data capture process
1999 2000 ycraze.com Syosset, NY
Editor-in-chief
• Developed content strategy to reach college-age readers internationally
• Managed staff of editors, writers, page designers and programmers on 4 continents
• Built content and page design team of 70 from ground up
1998 1999 Westfield News Inc. Westfield, MA
Editor/Special Assignment Reporter; Westfield Evening News, Longmeadow News
• Investigative reporter covering government corruption, white collar crime (Westfield)
• Wrote acclaimed 6-part series on impact of Ukrainian refugees on Westfield, MA
• Served as editor-in-chief of weekly newspaper (Longmeadow)
• Acted as staff photographer concurrently for both publications
1997 1998 Daily Hampshire Gazette Northampton, MA
Staff Writer
• Covered city government, public safety and local business issues
• Developed regional enterprise articles for newspaper and magazine supplement
• Covered breaking news including my first homicide. It changed my life and career.
1996 1997 Rotary Records Gloucester, MA
Promotions Manager (Paid Internship)
• Produced press packages (photos, biographies, press releases) for 3 bands
• Served as tour manager for flagship act
• Researched and established database of radio stations to promote label
About Me
• Education: University of Massachusetts, 1994-1997. Major: Communications
• Expert fisherman, thanks to my Gloucester, MA upbringing
• Speak Portuguese, some Spanish & have Azorean, Mexican, Native American & Filipino roots
• Have 10,000+ followers on cancer blogs/YouTube channel documenting my cancer experience
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