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Samuel Feehan

Seattle

Summary

Versatile freelance journalist and copywriter, currently based in Seattle, WA. Bylines in Earshot, Jazz Journal, Collider, and more. Currently employed as the head copywriter for Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, both generating and overseeing the generation of copy. I pride myself on my flexibility, timeliness, attention to detail, and work ethic above all. Thank you for your time and consideration, and please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Writer/Journalist

Various
Seattle
08.2022 - Current
  • Wrote a wide variety of pieces for a number of publications and websites, including articles, historical pieces, obituaries, lists, interviews, and promotional copy.
  • Areas of specialization include Arts and Culture, Music, Film, Indigenous Rights, and Community-based Reporting.
  • Met the various stylistic needs of each given publisher, regardless of the intended audience, ranging from extremely casual and personable to formal and verbose.
  • Met deadline requirements regardless of turnaround time, maintained source relationships whenever applicable.

Head Copywriter

Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar
Seattle
07.2022 - Current
  • Generated compelling copy via thorough visual analysis and extensive research of rare and vintage guitars, catering to a select, knowledgeable clientele.
  • Oversaw a team of writers and photographers, including in an editorial capacity.
  • Generated historical articles for the company's website, blog, and newsletter, with a >65% increase in total subscriptions under my management.
  • Collaborated with the company's video and sales departments to maximize cross-platform interactions, click-through rate, and overall SEO.

Copyediting Intern

Los Angeles Review Of Books
Los Angeles
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Edited various pieces of copy for stylistic and grammatical errors, including literary reviews, retrospectives, and arts & culture criticism.
  • Assisted with the magazine's social media feed curation and algorithm engagement, and edited posts for grammatical errors.
  • Assisted with magazine workflow and scheduling

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05-2022

Skills

  • Writing and editing, with rigorous adherence to deadline and stylistic requirements
  • Interviewing and source maintenance
  • Content strategy and cross-platform communitcation
  • SEO optimization
  • Team collaboration
  • Editorial management
  • Multi-platform research and analysis
  • Fluency with Adobe, Microscoft Office, and Google suites

Timeline

Freelance Writer/Journalist

Various
08.2022 - Current

Head Copywriter

Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar
07.2022 - Current

Copyediting Intern

Los Angeles Review Of Books
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Southern California

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