ZACH NADING
Austin
Summary
Entertainment writer & editor with 10+ years of experience producing high-volume editorial content, celebrity interviews, live event coverage, and social media strategy for national digital publications.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Movies & TV Features Writer
Collider
Austin, TX
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Methodically pitched lists, mini-features, and full-length articles focused on film, television, music, and pop culture.
- Collaborated with editors daily to create and publish compelling pieces for Collider's avid readers and growing audience which included 9 million page visits per month.
- Covered multiple in-person events including SXSW, ATX TV Festival, and iHeartCountry Festival, producing exclusive interviews and features.
Senior Editor/Social Media Manager
Chive Media Group
Austin, TX
05.2023 - 03.2026
- Wrote, edited, and published articles and galleries meeting quota of 20 pieces per week.
- Helped raise over $20,000 for the Tyler Barger Memorial Scholarship via Chive Charities.
- Designed merchandise, created visual assets, and wrote copy for The Chivery online store generating over $30,000 in revenue.
- Scheduled, conducted, and edited high-profile celebrity interviews with guests including Mike Vrabel, Tony Hawk, and Aziz Ansari.
- Covered in-person events including Netflix's "Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson", SBLX, and SBLIX.
- Edited videos and managed content across The Chive social channels.
Editor
Ebaum's World
New York, NY
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Published 30 original editorial pieces per week.
- Designed corresponding lead images and header photos for each article.
- Managed all Ebaum's World social channels, growing TikTok audience from 14,000 to 66,000 followers.
- Produced high-profile interviews with comedians, actors, and musicians.
Trending Content Curator
Ranker
New York, NY
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Pitched and published timely and trending content centered around pop culture.
- Designed compelling lead images for Ranker's social media channels.
- Collaborated with editors to generate over 1.5 million pageviews.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05-2010
Skills
- SEO Proficiency
- Social Media Specialist
- Adept Storyteller
- Sketch Comedy Guru
- On-Camera Expertise
Accomplishments
- WordPress
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Audacity
Timeline
Movies & TV Features Writer
Collider
03.2026 - 05.2026
Senior Editor/Social Media Manager
Chive Media Group
05.2023 - 03.2026
Editor
Ebaum's World
05.2021 - 04.2023
Trending Content Curator
Ranker
08.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania