Professional Summary

Skills

Experience

JON LANGSTON367 6th Avenue #3 , Brooklyn , NY 11215 | (H) 646/837-1211 | Jon.Langston01@gmail.com

Accomplished and innovative wordsmith with a solid history of print and online achievementin lifestyle consumer journalism and vertical/horizontal content creation. Motivateddoer with strong organizational abilities and a wide palette of interests, offering creativesolutions and a positive attitude. 

Copy Writing; Content Creation; LineEditingSocial Media; SEO Best PracticesProject ManagementDesign & Layout; Photo & Video

Skilled Interviewer; Compassionate EditorContent Management Systems inc.WordPressFreelancer Wrangling & MaintenanceSamples: www.LinkedIn.com/in/JonLangston 

06/2015 to PresentContent Creator/CopywriterMGID Native Advertising Marketplace – Santa Monica, CAContent creation for international online ad campaigns utilizing SEO-maximized copy andgeo-focused language; image sourcing

11/2013 to PresentFreelanceWRITER/EDITOR – Brooklyn, NY

Content creation for print and online consumer lifestyle publications with a focus onmotorcycles, motorcycling, and enthusiast culture utilizing SEO Best Practices and CMSsuch as WordPress. Write and photograph travelogues, features, reviews, profiles, news, FOB/BOBdepartments, etc. Project Management of events, photo shoots, etc.Represent publications at worldwide press launches and deliver clean, timely copy.

Clients include: Rider, American Iron Magazine, Motorcycle Cruiser, HotBike, RideApart.com, Motorcycle - Rides + Culture (neeRoadBike), MotorcycleUSA.com

01/2015 to 08/2015Content CreatorMICHIGAN POWERSPORTS/PARTSGIANT.com – Grand Rapids, MI

Content creation for online marketplace, inc. retailers, products, and manufacturers

06/2014 to 01/2015Online Editor / Social MediaTAM COMMUNICATIONS – Stamford, CT

Manage and contribute to online and social media presence of American IronMagazine, Motorcycle Rides + Culture magazine, and American Iron MotorcycleBaggerDaily posts on WordPress blog and social media platforms utilizing SEO Best Practices

11/2012 to 11/2013Associate EditorMOTORCYCLE.com – Los Angeles, CA

Cruiser Editor, focusing on cruiser-style motorcycles such as Harley-DavidsonOn-camera talent; write scripts; manage projects such as shoots, long-term tests,interviews, etc.Represent publication at worldwide press launchesWrite features, reviews, news, profiles, etc.Contribute to user forums and social media discussions

04/2005 to 10/2012Associate EditorROADBIKE – Stamford, CT

Heavily involved, from story ideas to layout to productionRepresent publication at worldwide press launchesProject Management inc. events, photo shoots, interviews, custom projects, andlong-term testsWrite features, cover language, blurbs, captions, etc.Line Edit ALL copy appearing in magazine Develop & produce FOB/BOB departmentsWrangle and assign stories to freelance pool Post to WordPress and social media platforms using SEO Best Practices; moderate webforums 

01/2008 to 01/2009WriterGUERRERO & HOWE – Chicago, IL

Write features for trade publications including Green Business Quarterly and greenbuilding + design

01/2007 to 01/2009Editor/Writer/Forums ModeratorTRIPADVISOR.com – Needham, MA

Write and/or edit .pdf Destination Guides for high-traffic travel websiteModerate user-driven forums using CSS

01/2006 to 01/2009WriterNEW YORK PRESS – New York, NY

Education

Freelance contributor for NYC arts & entertainment weekly

01/2005 to 01/2007Assistant EditorAMERICAN IRON MAGAZINE / ROADBIKE – Stamford, CT

Write features, news, reviews, technical pieces, and event storiesLine and copy edit freelance submissions; regurgitate press releases Compile FOB & BOB departmentsModerate user web forums

01/2006 to 12/2006Copywriter/Content CreationLET-U-B-U – Las Vegas, NV

Write content, edit copy, source imagery  for health and beauty website

01/2003 to 01/2006Public Relations/Media LiaisonMOTOR ROOM RECORDS – New York, NY

Create press contacts and foster media relationships for indie record labelDraft biographies and press releases for bands & musicians

01/2001 to 09/2001Campaign Aide/SpeechwriterCommittee To Elect Betsy Gotbaum Public Advocate For The City Of New York – NewYork, NY

PR, writing, and marketing for successful municipal campaignDraft speeches and presentationsData entry; general office support

01/1997 to 09/2001Media Liaison/Public RelationsFRANCIE – New York City, NY

New York press agent for Seattle-based fashion accessory & design house

06/1994 to 10/1994Editorial InternSPIN – New York, NY

Assistant to Research EditorTranscribe articles, compile/traffic reader mail; process back issue requests; tabulateannual Reader's Poll; general office duties

01/1989 to 01/1994Entertainment Editor/Staff Writer/ColumnistTHE DAILY TITAN – Fullerton, CA

Award-winning, large-scale college newspaper

May 1994Bachelor of Arts: Communications/JournalismCalifornia State University Fullerton - Fullerton, CA