Robert Frezza
Astoria,NY
Summary
Story-driven Journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Offering 20 years of experience in print and online media. Versed in viral trends and breaking news response with proven success leveraging social media platforms to increase engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Reviewer
Groover
01.2022 - Current
- Review new music from upcoming musicians, Give feedback on artists' songs
Music Journalist
The Aquarian
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for contacting publicity for interviews, Interviewed K. Flay, The Cranberries, Gavin Rossdale, Sunflower Bean, alt-J, The Strokes, and Radiohead.
- Cover Stories on Inhaler, SLASH, and Sugarhill Gang
Hip Hop Music News Writer
Gems Radio
01.2021 - Current
- Write, edit, and cover breaking hip hop news stories, Experience working with a content management system for publishing web content, Optimize news posts for SEO, Research, report, and fact-check news stories
Owner
Modern Frequency
01.2012 - Current
- Cover both music and NYFW events, Ability to identify breaking music news stories, Produce podcasts and on camera interviews, Have direct experience working with Wordpress and CMS
Underground Music Examiner Writer
Examiner.com
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Set up in person, phone, on camera, and email interviews through publicity, Demonstrated a thorough knowledge of music, Covered red carpet for New Music Seminar and SESAC Award Shows, Used Facebook, Linked In, Twitter, and Instagram and other social media outlets to promote articles, Made use of images, slideshows, and videos to create unique stories
Freelance Contributor
CMJ
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Interviewed modern and contemporary artists in today's music scene, Pitched, wrote, researched, and edited original posts and stories with editor's supervision, Devised strategies to drive web traffic using effective SEO writing, Interviewed Garbage, HAIM, and Deftones
Education
NYU/Rolling Stone Magazine Certificate in Modern Journalism -
New York University
01.2023
Certificate in Journalism and Newswriting -
New York University
01.2022
BA Broadcasting in TV and Radio, Minor in Italian -
State University of New York College at Buffalo
01.2005
Skills
- Proofreading
- Email Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Strong writing skills
- Editing and proofreading
- Fact-checking
- Multimedia storytelling
- Audio Editing
- Ethical journalism
- Press Release Writing
- Music History Expertise
- Podcast Hosting
- In-depth music knowledge
- Writing and editing
- Interviewing skills
- Breaking News Coverage
Clubs/Organizations
Washington Square News, 2016, 2017, Participated with NYU's student run newspaper
Timeline
Music Reviewer
Groover
01.2022 - Current
Music Journalist
The Aquarian
01.2022 - Current
Hip Hop Music News Writer
Gems Radio
01.2021 - Current
Freelance Contributor
CMJ
01.2013 - 06.2013
Owner
Modern Frequency
01.2012 - Current
Underground Music Examiner Writer
Examiner.com
01.2009 - 01.2016
NYU/Rolling Stone Magazine Certificate in Modern Journalism -
New York University
Certificate in Journalism and Newswriting -
New York University
BA Broadcasting in TV and Radio, Minor in Italian -
State University of New York College at Buffalo
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