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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
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Jon Gelberg

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Content marketing pioneer and skilled journalist and educator. I've taught classes at

Columbia, NYC and City College and have spoken at multiple industry events. Along with my work as a journalist and content strategist, I have been performing comedy on and off (COVID) over the past six years.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Content Writer/Content Strategist

Self Employed Services
Philadelphia, PA
07.2023 - Current
  • Devised processes for using research data to identify and capitalize on advertising opportunities.

Principal Content Strategist

Oracle
New York, NY
03.2016 - 09.2023

Ws the Principal Content Strategist for Oracle's ERP efforts

Executive Editor, Content Strategies

Self Employed Web
New York, NY
09.2016 - 06.2023
  • Authored strategic content using appropriate tone and language to meet objectives.
  • Referenced credible sources for stories and reports.
  • Followed style guidelines and writing project parameters to produce on-target deliverables.
  • Edited writing of staffers and freelancers to correct and enhance content quality.
  • Researched multiple topics using multiple sources for writing inspiration and information.
  • Liaised with myriad clients to determine content vision and specific needs.
  • Collaborated with Chief Marketing Officer to develop and flesh out creative concepts.
  • Delivered high-quality, insightful, informative and entertaining written content while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Completed time-sensitive writing assigned on short notice and consistently met deadlines.
  • Brainstormed, researched and contributed content ideas that appealed to target audience.
  • Edited and proofread content to verify proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
  • Identified and wrote brand stories that highlighted customer success and major accomplishments.
  • Created and edited consumer-facing content for various forms of marketing materials.
  • Worked closely with writing team and senior creative staff to achieve shared vision.
  • Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and topic generation.

Principal

The Dilenschneider Group
New York, NY
03.2012 - 05.2016
  • Advised politicians, business leaders, sports executives and technologists

Education

5-Time Comedy School Graduate - Comedy

Carolines School of Comedy
New York, NY
02.2020

J.D. - Law (Pre-Law)

Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY
05.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Political Science

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
05.1978

Skills

  • News Writing
  • Marketing
  • Trending Stories
  • Social Media Oversight
  • Website Copy
  • Creative Writing
  • Editing Skills
  • Content Marketing
  • Editing and Proofreading
  • Concept Development
  • Writing, Editing, and Proofreading
  • Project Management
  • Proofreading
  • News Writing Skills
  • Proofreading and Editing

Affiliations

  • Have won over 25 national, state and regional journalism awards and was one of five finalists for global content marketer of the year.
  • Have also won multiple communications and marketing awards.

Timeline

Freelance Content Writer/Content Strategist

Self Employed Services
07.2023 - Current

Executive Editor, Content Strategies

Self Employed Web
09.2016 - 06.2023

Principal Content Strategist

Oracle
03.2016 - 09.2023

Principal

The Dilenschneider Group
03.2012 - 05.2016

5-Time Comedy School Graduate - Comedy

Carolines School of Comedy

J.D. - Law (Pre-Law)

Columbia University in The City of New York

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Political Science

Brandeis University
Jon Gelberg