Emmett Lindner
Brooklyn
Summary
I have worked at The New York Times since 2019, and in that time have served in both general assignment reporter and editor roles. I cover a wide range of local, national and international topics, primarily on the breaking and trending news desk. Before joining The Times, I received an MFA in creative nonfiction from Columbia University, where I wrote my thesis on Los Angeles and working in the film industry.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter/ New Assistant
The New York Times
New York
09.2019 - Current
- Currently detached from the breaking news desk to write the Asia Pacific briefing, a daily international newsletter.
- On the breaking news desk, I cover daily general assignment stories, mainly with a national focus. Breaking stories are filed within a few hours of their being assigned.
- Write SEO URLs and headlines.
- I write feature stories of general interest on a variety of topics, focused mainly on internet culture and trends.
- I have edited extensively for the print sections of the paper, including rewrites, headline writing and fact-checking.
- Have edited extensively for print sections of the paper, including rewrites, headline writing and fact checking
- As a news assistant, I help to find stories from around the world to cover and track story data.
Writer
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Copywriter for a wide range of brands, including chic retail and beauty companies and historic institutions
- Bylines in The New York Times, Men's Health, The Columbia Journal, New Reader Magazine, Bloginity and elsewhere
- Screenwriter, Yale Student Safety Orientation Video, Yale University (2018)
- Social Media Copy, Yale University Police Department, Yale University (2018)
Alumni Affairs Fellow
Columbia University
New York
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Receptionist for Alumni Aairs and Graduate Admissions office
- Created SEO-curated Twitter and Facebook content based on research of alumni accomplishments
Assistant to the President
Glencoe Aviation Group
Los Angeles
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Helped to broker sales between private aviation clients and aviation manufacturers
- Managed administrative tasks including scheduling
- Oversaw company expenses; used Quickbooks to reconcile accounts receivable and payable
- Presented private aviation clients with travel options, including: aircraft type, prices and scheduling
Executive Assistant, Production Assistant
Jerry Bruckheimer Productions
Santa Monica
07.2013 - 03.2016
- Edited daily footage of current television programs to cut-down reels on deadline
- Worked with executives in pitch meetings to create new media content
- Primary duties included scheduling, phones, and coordinating executive schedules
- Managed and reconciled departmental expense reports for TV and lm departments
Digital Media Assistant
Yale University
New Haven
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Wrote and managed Yale Police Department social media, including Facebook and Twitter
- Created campaign that highlighted the tradition and history of the Police Department
- Attended lectures to master Google Analytics
Music Editor
Bloginity
Boulder
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Curated the website's industry news content
- Reported on breaking industry news
- Wrote proles on rising artists
- Interviewed artists
Education
MFA - Nonction creative writing
Columbia University
New York, NY08.2019
BA - English Lit.
University of Colorado, Boulder
Boulder, CO08.2013
Skills
- Writing
- Interviewing
- Editing
- SEO
- Page Design
- Photoshop
- IMovie
- Newsgate/CUEPrint
- Research
- Filemaker
- Quickbooks
- Microsoft Office
- Music Production
Projects
Los Angeles Essays and Fictions, 09/01/17, Current, A manuscript of memoir essays and fictions about experiences working in the film industry and living in Los Angeles.
Volunteer Experience
Reader, Prison inmate essay critiques, 2018, New York, NY, Read and critiqued stories and essays written by prisoners in the NYSP system. Sent stories back with notes to the authors.
Awards
- Writing Scholarship, Columbia University, 2018, Received Writing Scholarship from Columbia University.
- Fellowship, Columbia University, Alumni Affairs, 2018, Received a paid Fellowship to work in the Alumni Affairs department.
- Inductee, National Art Honor Society, 2008, Inducted into the National Art Honor Society for work in photography.
Timeline
Reporter/ New Assistant
The New York Times
09.2019 - Current
Alumni Affairs Fellow
Columbia University
01.2018 - 08.2019
Writer
01.2017 - 09.2019
Assistant to the President
Glencoe Aviation Group
03.2016 - 06.2017
Executive Assistant, Production Assistant
Jerry Bruckheimer Productions
07.2013 - 03.2016
Digital Media Assistant
Yale University
05.2012 - 09.2012
Music Editor
Bloginity
01.2011 - 01.2012
MFA - Nonction creative writing
Columbia University
BA - English Lit.
University of Colorado, Boulder
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