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.