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Hayden Mears

Lynnwood,Washington

Summary

Dynamic journalist eager to further expand his horizons.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Editor/Staff Reporter

Starburst Magazine
06.2013 - Current
  • Conducted exclusive interviews with Maisie Williams, Michael Rooker, Tom Felton, Sigourney Weaver, and dozens of other in-demand celebrities.
  • Represented the publication at San Diego Comic-Con, WonderCon, New York Comic-Con, and Denver Comic-Con, providing prompt, to-the-point coverage that allowed readers to live vicariously through my writing.
  • Wrote and edited multiple film history articles.
  • Produced and edited daily news and entertainment reports.

Freelance TV Critic/Reporter

TVLine
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated and edited transcriptions to verify error-free reporting.
  • Collaborated with the publication's executive editors on a number of assignments, most notably an interview with 'Tulsa King' actress Andrea Savage.
  • Successfully pitched reviews and recaps in addition to my news duties.
  • Coordinated with publicists to secure early access to highly anticipated shows.

Temporary Weekday News Editor

Collider
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Monitored feeds from other entertainment outlets to keep up to date on breaking news and current events.
  • Wrote interesting, eye-catching story headlines and summaries.
  • Workshopped SEO-friendly headlines with co-editors.
  • Met with co-editors to streamline existing procedures.

Freelance Reporter/Reviewer

IGN Entertainment
Lynnwood, Washington
08.2022 - Current

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Town And Country
Tulsa, OK
05.2010

Skills

  • Writing
  • SEO
  • Researching
  • Deadline-driven
  • Assigning stories
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Copy editing
  • News stories
  • News reporting
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Background Research
  • Google Suite
  • Fact checking
  • Proofreading
  • Data Analytics
  • Entertainment reporting
  • AP Style
  • Story pitching
  • Remote work
  • Field reporting
  • Story and Content Idea Development
  • Working collaboratively
  • Editing
  • Digital media expert

Timeline

Freelance Reporter/Reviewer

IGN Entertainment
08.2022 - Current

Freelance TV Critic/Reporter

TVLine
03.2022 - Current

Temporary Weekday News Editor

Collider
01.2022 - 03.2022

Freelance Editor/Staff Reporter

Starburst Magazine
06.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Columbia College Chicago

High School Diploma -

Town And Country

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