JAY DAVID EDIDIN writer. editor. book wrangler.
[email protected] | 503-545-8089 | 76-36 113th St. Apt. 2L Forest Hills, NY 11375
Editor, writer, podcaster, and consultant with over 10 years experience in comics, prose fiction, and art books. Excels at project development and creative problem-solving in both traditional and new / cross-platform media. Adept at media relations and grassroots promotion, with an eye for emerging cultural trends and a passion for intersectional representation. ComicBook.com’s 2017 Person of the Year. Exists canonically within the Marvel Universe.
SKILLS
Creative and Managerial Editing | Project Management | Creative Acquisition | Creative, Content, and Copy Writing | Social Media Management: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram | Research | Podcasting | Voiceover | Crowdfunding | Event Planning | Hand Lettering | PR and Media Relations | Product Design | Microsoft Office | GarageBand | iMovie
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men (Podcast, 20k+ listeners) 2014-Present: Creator, Host, & Jack of All Trades • Researches, writes, and co-hosts weekly podcasts. • Co-hosts and edits video reviews and other video content. • Art directs weekly illustrations and merchandise. • Coordinates events, including convention appearances (retail and live performances), parties, and listener meet-ups. • Manages crowdfunding and business. • Manages community and social media. • Maintains media and talent relationships and books both podcast guests and guest spots on other media. • Edits and writes show blog.
Wired.com 2013-2015: Staff Writer/Affiliated Freelancer • Covered arts, pop culture, and science. • Produced 3-5 reported and op-ed pieces per week. • Coordinated event and breaking news coverage with a team of editors and staff writers.
Dark Horse Comics 2009-2013: Associate Editor 2006-2009: Assistant Editor • Edited a slate of 8-15 titles per quarter, including comics series, graphic novels, prose fiction, art books, and other projects; and a mix of original and archival material, including licensed works. • Acquired projects and hired and managed creative teams. • Developed and maintained relationships with talent and media. • Coordinated creative and production schedules, production, design, and marketing. • Developed and maintained project budgets. • Collaborated with licensors including Valve and Naughty Dog on cross-media properties. • Wrote letter columns, cover and marketing copy, and other ancillary material. • Spearheaded redevelopment and rebranding of prose fiction line. EDIDIN 2
Freelance Editor & Consultant 2009-Present • Edited and/or consulted on the development of comics, fiction, nonfiction, tabletop role-playing games, immersive plays, and films. • Developed diversity initiatives and harassment policies for conventions. • Assisted with the planning, design, and curation of an award-winning independent comics shop. • Helped develop and promote crowdfunding initiatives.
Freelance Writer 2007-Present • Produced journalistic and op-ed material for magazines and websites, including BuzzFeed, Wired.com, Wired Magazine, Playboy.com, Comics Alliance, The Book Smugglers’ Almanac, MEL Magazine, and others. • Investigated and broke a major sexual harassment story in the comics industry. • Wrote comics for Sleep of Reason, Adventure Time, and others. • Created multiple viral social media projects, including Worst Muse (Twitter), We Are Comics (Tumblr), and Nerd Girl Meme Coup (various).
Director, Warren Wilson College Writing Center 2004-2006
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
TEDxHarvardCollege | NPR | Emerald City Comicon | New York Comicon | Stumptown Comics Fest Emerald City Comic Con | University of Florida Comics Conference | Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival | GeekGirlCon
ACADEMIC MENTOR & LECTURER
School of Visual Arts | New College of Florida | Ringling School of Art and Design
OTHER STUFF Stumptown Comics Fest 2014-2014: Operations Manager, 2011-2012: VIP Liaison PetesFest (Adventures of Pete & Pete Reunion Show) 2013: Coordinator Publisher of Zines and Independent Media Books With Pictures (Comic Book Shop) 2015-2017: Consultant and Retail Specialist
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Selected Editorial Projects: Finder, by Carla Speed McNeil The Last Dragon, by Jane Yolen and Rebecca Guay The Adventures of Superhero Girl, by Faith Erin Hicks Damned Highway, by Nick Mamatas and Brian Keene Mogworld and Jam, by Yahtzee Croshaw Sorcery 101 and related works, by Kel McDonald Pwned, by Matt Vancil Alabaster, by Caitlín R. Kiernan and Steve Lieber The Last of Us: American Dreams, by Neil Druckmann and Faith Erin Hicks Valve Presents: The Sacrifice and Other Steam-Powered Stories
Selected Writing: BuzzFeed SyFy Wire WIRED Magazine MEL Magazine Love Is Love (comic) Adventure Time (comic)
Social Media Twitter: @RaeBeta Tumblr: postcardsfromspace
Rocketship Jungle Gym Aficionado: At a playground near you.
Suitably impressive clips, references, and extended CV available upon request.