Jon Bentley
Plano
Summary
I am an experienced editorial professional with a proven track record at CultureMap, excelling in editing and content creation. I am skilled in research and fact-checking, consistently delivering articles and movie reviews that have helped the company enhance the reader experience. I am known by both my co-workers and PR companies who submit releases to us for my attention to detail and clear communication. I am proud of my speed and efficiency in producing quality work.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Listings Editor
CultureMap
08.2012 - Current
- Populated the events calendar for all five CultureMap sites (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth) to give readers a curated list of things to do in each city.
- Wrote and edited articles about arts and entertainment in Dallas-Fort Worth, including music, theater, dance, and more.
- Wrote and edited movie reviews that were published on all five sites, typically for 1-2 films per week.
- Assisted the editors of all five sites, as well as the editor-in-chief, with various other duties, including editing of other writers' pieces.
Editorial Assistant
Pegasus News
09.2008 - 08.2012
- Provided copy editing support for a variety editors, working to improve the quality of articles on the hyper-local news site.
- Wrote and edited articles on a variety of subjects - my boss nicknamed me "the shortstop" for my ability to handle whatever everyone threw my way.
- Wrote and edited movie reviews, typically 2-3 per month.
Film Festival Assistant
USA Film Festival
01.2005 - 09.2008
- Answered phones to deal with filmmakers and other people interested in working with the company, which puts on year-round events.
- Greeted guests at various festival events in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Assisted the director in all aspects of festival operations.
Broadcasting Coordinator
Florida Marlins
03.1998 - 07.2003
- Wrote and edited advertisements to be read on air by the Marlins radio broadcast team.
- Coordinated appearances by players on the radio broadcasts.
- Worked with visiting broadcast teams to ensure a smooth experience in an unfamiliar environment for them.
- Assisted Broadcasting Director with various other duties associated with the department.
Education
Radio-TV-Film
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Advertising/Public Relations
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12-1997
Skills
- Editing and proofreading
- Research
- Fact-checking
- Spelling mastery
- Mastery of English grammar
- Attention to detail
- Online content editing
- Problem-solving
- Style guidelines
- Clear communication
Timeline
Network Listings Editor
CultureMap
08.2012 - Current
Editorial Assistant
Pegasus News
09.2008 - 08.2012
Film Festival Assistant
USA Film Festival
01.2005 - 09.2008
Broadcasting Coordinator
Florida Marlins
03.1998 - 07.2003
Radio-TV-Film
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science - Advertising/Public Relations
Texas Christian University
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