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Alan Goldsher

Alan Goldsher

Summary

Experienced sportswriter and content creator with a strong track record in multimedia journalism, ghostwriting, and podcasting. Seeking opportunities to leverage my expertise in content development, podcast production, and storytelling.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Sportswriter

Apple
05.2023 - Current
  • Writes engaging copy for Major League Soccer coverage on Apple TV+.
  • Covered the MLS Finals and Playoffs.
  • Writes informative blurbs for NFL, NBA, MLB, F1, and NCAA events.

Founder & CEO

Gold Note Records
01.2019 - Current
  • Founded an independent record label specializing in jazz and electronic dance music
  • Released eight albums, two EPs, and 15 singles with 100,000+ Spotify streams and coverage in Jazz Times
  • Lead strategic planning and development initiatives to expand Gold Note Records' market share and revenue streams in the jazz and electronic dance music industries.

Author / Content Creator / Ghostwriter

Self-Employed
01.1996 - Current
  • Published 16 books, including the bestselling Paul Is Undead: The British Zombie Invasion (Simon & Schuster, 2010), with a combined total of over 200,000 books sold worldwide
  • Ghostwrote books for celebrities, public figures, CEOs, and thought leaders, resulting in several bestsellers
  • Developed content for sports and music outlets such as ESPN the Magazine, Bass Player magazine, and NBA.com.

Podcast Lead / Content Manager

Certified Sports Guaranty
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Hosted, produced, and promoted a successful weekly podcast
  • Supported the podcast with written articles, videos, and social media content
  • Developed a podcast network with multiple shows in the sports and collecting space.

Head of Content and Podcasts

Collectable Technologies
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw all written, audio, and video content and entertainment
  • Hosted, produced, and grew a daily podcast with up to 30,000 active listeners
  • Led the development of a podcast network
  • Hosted two weekly streaming television shows and managed freelancers.

Senior Writer / Senior Editor

FanDuel / numberFire
07.2013 - 12.2017
  • Authored and edited numerous viral articles on professional sports and fantasy sports
  • Managed a team of up to 40 freelance writers
  • Produced and hosted podcasts with up to 75,000 daily listens.

Radio Producer

Miles Ahead Jazz Radio
02.2002 - 09.2005
  • Produced nationally syndicated jazz radio program
  • Managed advertising, generating over $100,000 in revenue
  • Created daily show rundowns and voiced advertising spots.

Sportswriter

Chicago Bulls
08.1999 - 07.2002
  • Wrote dozens of engaging features about Chicago Bulls players and coaches for the franchises in-house publications, i.e., magazines for season ticket holders and game programs.

Senior Copywriter

BMG Direct Marketing
04.1996 - 08.1999
  • Coordinated a monthly jazz 'advertorial' magazine with a circulation of 250,000
  • Curated repertoire for the magazine and managed freelance writers.

Skills

  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Broadcast Media
  • Creative Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Management
  • Mentoring and Coaching Writers
  • Online News Content
  • Podcasting
  • Script Writing
  • Story Development
  • Story Pitches
  • Sportswriting

Timeline

Sportswriter

Apple
05.2023 - Current

Podcast Lead / Content Manager

Certified Sports Guaranty
06.2022 - 02.2023

Head of Content and Podcasts

Collectable Technologies
01.2020 - 05.2022

Founder & CEO

Gold Note Records
01.2019 - Current

Senior Writer / Senior Editor

FanDuel / numberFire
07.2013 - 12.2017

Radio Producer

Miles Ahead Jazz Radio
02.2002 - 09.2005

Sportswriter

Chicago Bulls
08.1999 - 07.2002

Senior Copywriter

BMG Direct Marketing
04.1996 - 08.1999

Author / Content Creator / Ghostwriter

Self-Employed
01.1996 - Current

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