JASPER JOYNER
MEMPHIS,UNITED STATES
Summary
Astute Editor and Media Expert with 12+ years of progressive messaging and branding experience, consistently dedicated to informative journalism, quality B2B, B2C, and web content writing, with an extensive background in multimedia, film, and communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Editor
Focus MidSouth Magazine
Memphis, TN
11.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of contributors in order to meet strict deadlines and goals.
- Launched and managed supplementary pieces such as special sections.
- Directed the development of content for all platforms within the magazine.
- Represented the company at events or conferences relating to media and publishing.
Writer
Freelance
02.2012 - Current
- Staff writer at several publications, including Accessibility.com
- Copywriter with varying brands, including Sealed.com
- Featured essays in HuffPost, Teen Vogue, The Mary Sue, and others
- Built email, brand, B2B and company marketing campaigns
- Written clear and concise technical copy and micro copy
Author
Heinemann Publishing
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Authored thoughtful creative writing works for grades 2nd-12th per request
- Conducted research to include factual information in stories
Senior Copywriter
Songtradr
Santa Monica
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed social channels
- Created engaging SEO-driven digital content
- Created high-impact messaging for marketing media
Fiction Writing Workshop Facilitator
BreakOUT
New Orleans
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Founded first-ever writing workshop program at BreakOUT
- Developed comprehensive fiction writing lesson plan
- Tutor individuals based their individual writing background
- Trained students on resume building, essay writing, and more
OTT Video Content Manager
Verizon Media Group
New York City
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Doubled Roku News viewership in the span of one year
- Created highly curated video playlists
- Managed analytics and research to customize OTT platforms
- Trained new co-workers on OTT best practices.
Assistant Editor
Do at Time Out Group
New York, NY
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Created dozens of weekly, well researched event blurbs
- Held monthly record for highest UV on TONY blog 3 months in a row
- Co-wrote with ‘Things to Do’ Editor weekly feature story
Editorial Writer
Let Your Voice Be Heard
New York City
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Contributed weekly breaking news posts
- Write bi-weekly editorials on political or social issue
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema and Media Arts
Vanderbilt University
NashvilleSkills
- Blogging
- Print editorial management
- Blog editorial management
- Book writing
- AI content
- Developmental editing
- Digital Marketing
- Copywriting
- Film Production
- B2B Marketing
- Brand messaging
- Content Strategy
- SEO
- Creative writing
Accomplishments
January 2024 Signed on as writing instructor at Grubstreet.
September 2023 Awarded 2023 Gotham Writers of Color Publish a Book
Scholarship.
February 2022 - Present Active mentor with Sam & Devorah Foundation
for Trans Youth.
Websites
Timeline
Managing Editor
Focus MidSouth Magazine
11.2023 - Current
Author
Heinemann Publishing
09.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Copywriter
Songtradr
09.2019 - 03.2020
Fiction Writing Workshop Facilitator
BreakOUT
10.2018 - 04.2019
OTT Video Content Manager
Verizon Media Group
07.2015 - 01.2019
Assistant Editor
Do at Time Out Group
06.2014 - 07.2015
Editorial Writer
Let Your Voice Be Heard
06.2013 - 01.2014
Writer
Freelance
02.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema and Media Arts
Vanderbilt University
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