TERRY OH
Campbell,CA
Summary
Results-driven editor and news writer with 5+ years of experience growing brands while maintaining high editorial standards. Proven track record with 3,000+ published pieces with experience leveraging AI as a tool to facilitate content production without compromising journalistic integrity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Contributing Editor
Gaming.News
01.2025 - Current
- Drafted and published five to six articles daily.
- Represented the company at tech and gaming conferences with a focus on AI coverage.
- Led editorial direction by collaborating with the editor-in-chief to establish and enforce content standards.
- Covers breaking news in a timely and competitive manner, with over 1,000 published articles.
- Developed and maintained editorial calendars to ensure the timely publication of articles and features.
- Conducted in-depth research on gaming trends, ensuring content accuracy and relevance.
- Maintained brand consistency across all published materials by enforcing editorial style guides and maintaining strict quality standards.
News Writer
Dexerto
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Pioneered anime coverage on the site, setting editorial standards and expectations for the vertical.
- Drove high search engine rankings by implementing strong SEO strategies and delivering timely news coverage.
- Collaborated with the managing editor to manage content, optimizing the roadmap to align with editorial standards and deadlines.
- Attended global esports events, conducting interviews with players and esports executives.
- Communicated with the social media team to optimize news coverage and reach.
Script Writer
Statespace
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Executed comprehensive SEO content strategies across multiple platforms, directly contributing to content discoverability and audience growth.
- Played a key role in an 80% increase in YouTube subscribers, growing the channel from 120,000 to 220,000.
- Developed original scripts tailored to diverse gaming narratives, enhancing audience engagement through compelling storytelling.
- Created content roadmaps to maximize production flow.
- Crafted the highest engagement content in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality.
- Voiced over scripts and created scripts, engaging directly with the subscriber base.
- Studied various marketing trends to capitalize on timely viewership.
Assistant Head of Esports
The Game Haus
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Achieved over 2,000,00 views on written content, consistently ranking as the top writer, and creating financial opportunities for the team to hire additional editors.
- Developed editorial standards and training protocols for new hires who eventually became full-time workers.
- Structured coverage priorities to maximize content impact and efficiency.
- Secured and conducted interviews with top-tier esports players and executives to create exclusive content.
- Led video content, amassing over a million views on short-form content.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote breaking news and content, driving audience growth and increasing brand visibility.
- Established metrics for performance evaluation, enabling data-driven decisions that improved team outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Served as an intermediary between the Head of Department and staff members, addressing concerns and facilitating open communication channels.
Esports Writer
The Game Haus
Cincinnati, OH
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Learned the fundamentals of journalism while serving as an intern.
- Studied emerging games and trends to pioneer website coverage.
- Worked directly under the CEO to prepare for future leadership roles.
- Primarily covered emerging mobile games, creating 30 articles per month.
- Collaborated with the editorial team to refine content strategies, ensuring articles met the evolving interests of the gaming community.
- Participated in team brainstorming sessions to create content ideas and improve brand identity.
Education
Bachelor's - Communications and Technology
DePaul University
Chicago, IL03.2021
Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud Apps Proficient (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom)
- Digital publishing
- Copyediting
- Editorial management
- Microsoft Suite Proficient (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Content planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working
Timeline
Contributing Editor
Gaming.News
01.2025 - Current
News Writer
Dexerto
07.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Head of Esports
The Game Haus
01.2022 - 06.2022
Script Writer
Statespace
02.2021 - 01.2023
Esports Writer
The Game Haus
07.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor's - Communications and Technology
DePaul University