Jason Mendez
San Francisco,CA
Summary
I leveraged my investigative research and creative writing skills at Art U News, producing impactful stories and content. My strong creative vision and deadline-driven approach have consistently enhanced brand narratives across various platforms, from United Way Bay Area to Exit Theatre, showcasing a proven track record of engaging and influential storytelling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Editorial Content Specialist
United Way Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content
- Developed engaging materials such as blogs, press releases, newsletters and web copy by generating topics through expert interviews
- Produced content assets to activate strategies across TV, web, and social marketing channels
- Produced video series showcasing interviews with community partners, elected officials, and organizational leaders on poverty solutions
- Managed coordination with marketing members to implement promotional activities and events.
- Maintained library of digital assets such as images, videos, audio files
- Developed content strategies and editorial calendars
Playwright
Awesome Theatre
San Francisco, CA
06.2020 - 10.2024
- Produced compelling storylines and scripts for productions of THEM (2022) and Por La Noche (2024)
- Wrote copy for use in marketing materials and interviews
- Consulted with directors on auditions and final look and feel of each show as well as stunt choreography
Publications Staff Reporter
Art U News, Academy of Art University
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Executed interviews with strategic questions to obtain relevant quotations.
- Researched and wrote profiles, editorials, and reviews covering diverse subjects.
- Visited venues to create film and art reviews based on direct observation
Journalist/Night Editor
Bay City News
San Francisco, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored emergency channels for breaking news overnight
- Wrote news stories to go out over the wire
- Developed and pursued stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics and events.
Content Writer and Creator
Felton Institute
Alameda, CA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
- Edited and proofread content to verify proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
- Drafted posts and comments to engage audiences on social media platforms.
- Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
Staff Writer / Reporter
El Tecolote Newspaper
San Francisco, CA
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Research, fact checking, and conducting interviews to further understand the issues surrounding communities.
- Synthesized information in to a cohesive narrative
- Wrote and edited articles for print and online publication
Playwright / Producer
Exit Theatre
San Francisco, CA
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Created narrative frameworks and scripts for Supremacy (May 2019), CHaSeD (June 2021), and These People's History of the Twentieth Century (May 2021).
- Consulted on script notes and documented changes throughout rehearsal and run of production
- Oversaw departments to enhance auditory and visual presentation of productions.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing | Playwriting
San Francisco State University
2017
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
San Francisco State University
2015
Bachelor of Arts - English | Creative Writing
San Francisco State University
2014
Skills
- Strong creative vision
- Broadcast direction
- Production operations
- Information distillation
- Creative writing
- Deadline-driven
- Investigative research
- Radio reporting
- Audio production
- News writing
- Content development
- Copywriting, editing, and review
Affiliations
United States Navy, Supply/Visit Board Search & Seizure operations (VBSS)
Timeline
Publications Staff Reporter
Art U News, Academy of Art University
01.2023 - 06.2023
Editorial Content Specialist
United Way Bay Area
05.2022 - Current
Journalist/Night Editor
Bay City News
05.2022 - 08.2022
Content Writer and Creator
Felton Institute
09.2021 - 05.2022
Playwright
Awesome Theatre
06.2020 - 10.2024
Staff Writer / Reporter
El Tecolote Newspaper
06.2020 - 09.2021
Playwright / Producer
Exit Theatre
03.2018 - 09.2021
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing | Playwriting
San Francisco State University
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - English | Creative Writing
San Francisco State University
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