JEVON PHILLIPS
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Veteran Senior Editor with over 25 years of experience leading writers, production team members and graphic designers to create first-rate content. Multi-talented professional with diverse skills using multiple CMS platforms, different photo-editing software and social media managers.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Multiplatform Editor
Los Angeles Times
El Segundo, Ca.
07.2004 - Current
- Promote articles on social media, through the main and entertainment pages, and by creating newsletters for the Los Angeles Times.
- Post, edit, and enhance adding photos, videos, and other editorial elements articles, columns and separate landing pages.
- Write and contribute feature and news articles to multiple sections of the publication, especially spotlighting fandom and events..
- Worked closely with graphic, photo and video teams to plan and produce compelling content.
- Edited and proofread social media and blog posts.
Special Reports Editor
Variety
Los Angeles
01.1998 - 06.2004
- Assigned stories to be produced by web editors and coordinated the design and building of special report packages.
- Helped start and maintain Variety.com website, progressing from intern to Production Editor to Special Reports Editor.
- Creator and editor of a blog focused on fandom (i.e. Comic-Con, Anime Expo).
- Collaborated with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts.
- Edited and proofread social media and blog posts.
- Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules.
Laserdisk Editor
Fox Sports
Hollywood
08.1994 - 02.1997
- Recorded, logged and edited plays during National Football League games while producing halftime and post-game highlight reels live.
Education
Masters of Professional Writing - Screenwriting
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Content Development
- Layout Design
- Copy Editing
- Pitching articles
- Project Management
- SEO understanding
- Event coverage
- Interviewing skills
Awards Skills
- Contributed to an L.A. Press Club award-winning interactive project.
- Proficient in multiple CMS formats; minor video editing; HTML.
Timeline
Multiplatform Editor
Los Angeles Times
07.2004 - Current
Special Reports Editor
Variety
01.1998 - 06.2004
Laserdisk Editor
Fox Sports
08.1994 - 02.1997
Masters of Professional Writing - Screenwriting
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Southern California
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