Aaron Schmidt: CONTRIBUTING WRITER in Carlsbad, CA

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR May 2014 to Present • Generate copy for all articles, marketing text, and social media • Manage 6 contributing writers and set guideline standards • Manage day-to-day functions in Editorial Department • Liaison between Editorial Department and Advertisers • Ensure weekly and monthly editorial deadlines are met

MANAGING EDITOR May 2014 to Present • Generate copy for all articles, marketing text, and social media • Manage contributing writers and set guideline standards • Manage day-to-day functions in Editorial Department • Liaison between Editorial Department and Advertisers • Ensure weekly and monthly editorial deadlines are met

• Created content for DC's website and weekly newsletter e-mail blasts. • Assisted the Marketing Department with day-to-day activities. • Generated Marketing content for all DC's print and online media. • Worked closely with team riders to generate content for DC's website and print media. • Worked as liaison between DC and Surf/Skate/Snow/Moto/BMX media outlets. • Initiated and conceptualized regional and national activations.

• Worked closely with Writers, Professional skateboarders, and Photographers. • Generated Editorial Content for 3 Columns each month. • Edited all text and created content with Pro Interviews, Skate Tour Trip Stories, and other Features. • Assisted Managing Editor with day-to-day Editorial functions. • Generated content (text and photos) and daily updates for skateboarding.com.

• Managed the day-to-day activities in the Editorial Department. • Generated Editorial content for transworldsurf.com. • Managed contributing writers and photographers. • Implemented strategies to gain market share. • Edited all text and created content with Pro interviews, Surf Trips, and other Feature stories. • Was liaison between TransWorld SURF and major advertisers.