Blair Marnell
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Veteran writer/editor with vast knowledge of film, television, comic books, video games, and pop culture. Comfortable working on short deadlines and engaging audiences on social media, with almost two decades of experience in the realm of entertainment journalism.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer/Freelance Coordinator
Digital Trends
08.2020 - Current
- Wrote daily news stories and features.
- Edited monthly streaming guides.
- Oversaw freelancer writers and gave them assignments.
Freelance Writer
Fandom
08.2020 - Current
- Researched assigned topics for featured articles.
- Wrote extensive features about the latest films and TV series.
- Social media support for Fandom's content.
Freelance Writer
Marvel.com
01.2018 - Current
- Interviewed comic book artists and writers.
- Wrote weekly features for upcoming Marvel titles.
- Wrote character biographies for Marvel.com.
Managing Editor
Superhero Hype
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Managed a team of freelance news and feature writers.
- Provided copy editing and SEO alterations to exceed search engine parameters.
- Lead writer of comic book, film, and TV news posts.
- Conducted interviews with industry professionals.
- Maintained relationships with publishers for exclusive content.
Freelance Writer/Video Script Writer
SYFY WIRE
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Contributing writer for news and features.
- Script writer for SYFY WIRE original videos on YouTube and social media.
- Created web site copy and SEO for upcoming SYFY WIRE/ReedPop convention partnerships.
Freelance Writer
IGN
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Wrote TV and comic book reviews.
- Wrote featured articles on the site.
- Interviewed talent from TV, Film, and video games.
Writer/Editor
Disney Publishing
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Rewrote foreign translations of Disney comic books for publication in the United States.
- Edited scripts to ensure that Disney's policy guidelines are met.
- Performed quality control reviews of titles before publication.
Freelance Writer
Nerdist Industries LLC.
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Wrote for the daily Nerdist News video podcast.
- Featured writer for film, comic books, TV, and video game coverage.
- Weekend reporter and interviewer.
Senior Editor
Crave Online
05.2010 - 09.2017
- Took the lead in CraveOnline's television and comic book coverage.
- Wrote daily news posts, reviews, and features.
- Conducted on-camera interviews with TV, Film, and comic book professionals.
- Managed a team of freelance writers.
- Hosted a weekly audio podcast.
Freelance Writer
Fan TV
10.2012 - 04.2014
- Wrote weekly columns on the Fan Voice blog.
- Managed CMS postings for group articles.
- Social media outreach for Fan Voice content.
- Editorial input for Fan Voice blog.
Reporter
MTV News
09.2009 - 10.2010
- Wrote daily news updates for MTV Splash Page.
- Interviewed writers and other talent related to comic book films.
- Contributed news items to the MTV Movies blog.
Freelance Editor
Radical Publishing
03.2009 - 09.2010
- Developed concepts and comic book scripts alongside creative teams.
- Served as talent liaison between artists and writers.
- Rewrote feature film scripts into comic book format.
- Edited scripts and provided story notes to writers.
Executive Producer
Retcon Media
03.2008 - 11.2009
- Produced bi-weekly video web series, Comics on Comics.
- Editor-in-Chief of ComicsonComics.com.
- On-camera talent interviewer.
- Hosted of weekly audio podcast.
Freelance Writer
Wizard Magazine
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Reporter and features writer for Wizard Magazine.
- Provided film press junket coverage for wizardworld.com.
- Wrote a daily news column for wizardworld.com.
Writer and Editor-in-Chief
New Rage Order
10.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed a team of freelance writers
- Lead writer and on-air host for New Rage Order video podcast.
- Developed and wrote short form scripted content for mobile devices.
Creative Producer
Dubscape Media
10.2006 - 10.2007
- Wrote and created scripted web series content.
- Hosted weekly entertainment news video podcast.
Quality Assurance Tester
Activision
07.2006 - 10.2006
- Provided functionality tests for Tony Hawk video game.
- Found and reported errors in video game coding.
- Wrote daily checklists to ensure previous fixes were implemented.
Copy Editor
TokyoPop
03.2006 - 07.2006
- Responsible for proof-reading and corrections on Manga books.
- Provided the layout and text placement for monthly publications.
- Rewrote English translations of Japanese text.
Reporter/Columnist
Comics Bulletin
06.2003 - 07.2006
- Wrote weekly column on Comics & Multimedia.
- Provided news updates for www.comicsbulletin.com.
- Conducted interviews with industry professionals.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - undefined
Loyola Marymount University
2004
Bachelor of Arts - English and Creative Writing
University of California
2000
Skills
- Proficient in MS Word, CMS, WordPress, Final Draft, Photoshop, and MS Excel
- Deep familiarity with TV, Film, and the entertainment industry
- Knowledge of best SEO practices
- Quick turnaround for news posts
- Social media management experience
- Proofreading and editing skills
- Experienced on-camera host and interviewer
- Demonstrated leadership skills while managing freelance writing teams
Timeline
Freelance Writer/Freelance Coordinator
Digital Trends
08.2020 - Current
Freelance Writer
Fandom
08.2020 - Current
Managing Editor
Superhero Hype
08.2018 - 05.2023
Freelance Writer
Marvel.com
01.2018 - Current
Freelance Writer/Video Script Writer
SYFY WIRE
01.2018 - 01.2021
Freelance Writer
IGN
01.2017 - 03.2018
Writer/Editor
Disney Publishing
01.2016 - 05.2018
Freelance Writer
Nerdist Industries LLC.
05.2015 - 11.2018
Freelance Writer
Fan TV
10.2012 - 04.2014
Senior Editor
Crave Online
05.2010 - 09.2017
Reporter
MTV News
09.2009 - 10.2010
Freelance Editor
Radical Publishing
03.2009 - 09.2010
Freelance Writer
Wizard Magazine
10.2008 - 10.2009
Executive Producer
Retcon Media
03.2008 - 11.2009
Writer and Editor-in-Chief
New Rage Order
10.2007 - 01.2008
Creative Producer
Dubscape Media
10.2006 - 10.2007
Quality Assurance Tester
Activision
07.2006 - 10.2006
Copy Editor
TokyoPop
03.2006 - 07.2006
Reporter/Columnist
Comics Bulletin
06.2003 - 07.2006
Master of Fine Arts - undefined
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts - English and Creative Writing
University of California
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