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Jacob Schneider

New York,NY

Summary

Passionate content creator with a strong editorial background. Skilled in copyediting, proofreading, news writing, and general content production. Diligent, highly-collborative, team-focused, adaptable and communicative.

Advocate for the NY slice and a salt bagel, proud Brooklyn men's league goalkeeper.

Overview

2023
2023
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Editor

Goal.com
2023 - 2025
  • Assisted in site management for GOAL.Com/en-us on a day-to-day basis. Tasks included CMS management, news writing, longform feature production, editing stories and collaborating with creative departments for content layout.
  • Utilized SEO best practices for relevant topics.
  • Edited, proofread and published daily content.
  • Supported senior staff across all departments, working in a creative and collaborative manner to help the footballco brand establish itself in-market.

Contributing Writer

MLSSoccer.com
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Wrote clean copy surrounding weekly matches with thoughtful and insightful analysis.
  • Used a storytelling lens to produce content around the league ranging from general news to feature writing.
  • Strong emphasis on coverage surrounding Minnesota United FC.

Editorial Contributor

MLSNEXTPro.com
2022 - 01.2023
  • Developed engaging multimedia content to enhance reader experience.
  • Utilized SEO best practices to reach target audiences.
  • Contributed to weekly coverage including matches, news, longform features and more

Freelance content producer

TheStriker.com
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Contributor to the Pixel Pitch series in collaboration with TheDailyDot.com, writing longform stories on social issues in soccer, the intersection of the internet & identity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications and Journalism, Creative Multimedia

University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
01.2021

Skills

  • Knowledge of AP Style
  • Communication, problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in popular social media platforms
  • Industry knowledge & ability to network
  • Deadline driven

Timeline

Freelance content producer

TheStriker.com
01.2023 - 01.2023

Contributing Writer

MLSSoccer.com
01.2019 - 01.2022

Assistant Editor

Goal.com
2023 - 2025

Editorial Contributor

MLSNEXTPro.com
2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communications and Journalism, Creative Multimedia

University of St. Thomas

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