Quinton O’Connor
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Capable and ever-curious games journalist with more than five years of experience. Blends professional-level writing with a conversational touch and a commitment to the highest degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer
TheGamer
02.2022 - Current
- Consistently delivers quality articles designed to enrich our site and entice more readers
- Ensures accuracy in all written material for myself and others
- Former emphasis on guides and lists; more recently, a dedicated news and features author
- Frequently collaborates with a talented team of colleagues on higher-level tasks such as article performance observation and topic generation
- Has attended various industry events on behalf of the site, including multiple embargoed previews for Nintendo and Square Enix
Freelance Writer and Reviewer
RPG Site
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Contributed part-time RPG-centric news coverage, especially during major industry marketing events such as Nintendo Directs
- Published several game reviews per year for both RPG Site and its tie-in site Nova Crystallis
Freelance Writer
RPGFan
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Served in a volunteer position taking note of newsworthy topics in the role-playing game genre, with a strong focus on providing an awareness platform for lesser-known developers
- Ran the popular 'RPGs Coming This Week' feature from August 2021 through August 2022
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cultural Anthropology
05.2020
- Engaged in various volunteer aid missions to countries across the Caribbean
- Spoke at humanitarian fundraiser events throughout the state
Skills
- Investigative journalism
- Editing and proofreading
- Deadline management
- Audience engagement
- SEO best practices
- CMS proficiency
Timeline
Staff Writer - TheGamer
02.2022 - Current
Freelance Writer and Reviewer - RPG Site
08.2021 - 12.2023
Freelance Writer - RPGFan
06.2020 - 05.2023
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Cultural Anthropology
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