Stanton Brasher: Copywriter in Krum, TX

Freelance Writer for Denton Record Chronicle, Dallas Observer, the Dallas Morning News, Wisteria, Denton Arts and Jazz Fest, and several artists and non profit groups in DFW • Feature writing, comedy, technical writing, blogs, press releases, hard news, and website copy • One of my stories made the front page of the DRC and was also picked up by DMN

I write blogs, newsletters, emails, foundation, and social media for several different brands while suiting my tone, voice, and style to their unique needs. • The focus of my copy, aside from quality, has been SEO. I have a working knowledge of the tools used and how to utilize the data to optimize the copy for search engines. • Clients and co-workers alike love my calm and friendly demeanor. This has been proven to be a useful skill when dealing directly with clients.

• Created content and copy for various channels • Helped in growing social media presence • Researched and wrote over a hundred blog posts specific to the event streaming industry • Wrote hundreds of b2b and b2c e-mails directing clients and potential clients to our web page • Organized a content calendar six months in advance • Produced live, streaming events for large, international audiences • Helped on the design team for exhibitors and festivals

• Part time job, worked from home as needed • Assisted Mr. Werner in tracking subjects' movements and activities via social media

• Traveled to different locations and handled the technical aspect of live event streaming • While in the office, I edited video and audio of previously filmed content for streaming

• Location scouting • Scenario writing • Casting • Also did camera work for the show in 2009, during the tenth season

• Managed the delivery service and achieved $500,000 in sales over two years • Successfully handled all the marketing • Hired two employees, trained, scheduled, and supervised them as well • Also handled purchasing and p&l

• I led a group of volunteer writers as we covered film, music, television, comic books, film festivals, and music festivals (including several years of SXSW). • Garnered 50,000 followers on social media • Landed a deal with Zergnet and had several stories received hundreds of thousands of hits - some even reached into the millions • Interviewed, filmed, and photographed several celebrities • Curated relationships with publicists and festivals all over Texas • Hosted a weekly podcast for international audiences

• Launched the internet streaming station in my friend's living room • Eventually moved to offices in Deep Ellum • Helped curate, produce, and program several shows including some that received DOMA nominations against our fully-funded, corporate, terrestrial competitors • Built a social media following of 30,000+ followers • Received support from terrestrial radio talent like Chris Jagger and Pugs Moran

• Selected and created content for the annual, creative magazine. • Designed pages for the newspaper and the magazine • Hired and mentored writers • Copy editing • Curated independent work from contributors • Trained and assigned stories to writers