Writer

Joseph Heindl

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Career Objective

To pursue a career in critical writing.

Education

Aug. 2017-Dec. 2019 BA in Communication Studies/Minor in Professional Writing Kutztown University

Kutztown, Pennsylvania

• Maintained a GPA of 4.0

• Graduated summa cum laude

Related Experience

June 2024-Present Writer

Listverse

Subsidiary of Listverse Limited

• Write lists about entertainment, lifestyle, and general trivia

• Verify facts through accurate sourcing

• Collaborate with editors to prepare for publication Apr. 2024-May 2024 Writer

Destructoid

Subsidiary of GAMURS Group

• Select beats and topics via Taiga

• Pitch ideas for new beats

• Communicate with editors via Slack

• Write features, news, and lists about games via WordPress

• Embed images and videos for visual aid

• Edit articles to eliminate errors and improve readability Jan. 2021-Apr. 2024 List Writer

Game Rant

Subsidiary of Valnet

• Select topics via Asana sheet

• Pitch ideas via Slack

• Communicate with editors on both platforms

• Write ranked lists about film, TV, and games via Emaki

• Format lists using SEO to improve visibility

• Edit and upload pictures for visual aid

Jan. 2020-Jan.2021 Writer

Hidden Remote

Subsidiary of Fansided

• Pitch topics via online Excel sheet

• Communicate with editors via Slack

• Write entertainment features and reviews via WordPress

• Embed images and video into articles

• Format articles using SEO to improve visibility

• Create multi-page presentations for lists

Sept. 2019-Jan. 2021 Writer

Ready Steady Cut

• Pitch topics via Slack

• Communicate with editors via Slack

• Write entertainment features, reviews, and lists via WordPress

• Edit articles to eliminate errors and improve readability

• Embed images and videos for visual aid

• Format articles using SEO to improve visibility

Sept. 2011-Aug. 2013 Journalist/Editorial

Reading Eagle

Reading, Pennsylvania

• Developed guide for writing movie, TV, and game reviews

• Write columns, reviews, and features about events, movies, people, etc. using Word

• Meet tight deadlines of 2-3 days

• Attend monthly meetings to discuss topics and newspaper format

• Interview students and other relevant individuals

• Photograph scenes, events, and students as needed Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft programs

o Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Videos

o Extensive practice with video & audio editing software o Windows Movie Maker, Wondershare Filmora, etc.

• Manual Labor

o Lawnmowing, weeding, digging, and other landscaping/yardwork activities

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