JoeKaiser.comJoe is a Writer, Entrepreneur, and Sports Nut

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Professional Profile

-Strong background in journalism and mastery of the AP Stylebook
-Superior verbal and written communication skills
-Cited for “demonstrating editorial excellence” by Greg Roensch, Sr. Editorial & Operations Director at Electronic Arts

Work History

Rumor Central Writer: ESPN Insider, Bristol, CT (2011-present)

-Wrote a minimum of 10 rumors on a daily basis about college basketball teams, players and other happenings
-Crafted catchy headlines and sub-headlines to entice readers to sign up for ESPN Insider

Freelance Marketing Writer: Transamerica, San Francisco, CA (2010)

-Produced marketing copy and headlines for brochures, ads and press releases
-Contributed to naming brainstorm sessions for various new features and products

Project Manager/Copywriter: MeadWestvaco (on location at Electronic Arts), Redwood Shores, CA (2008-2010)

-Conducted phone meetings with the game studio, marketing department and freelance content provider for dozens of game titles
-Assured that milestones were met and deadlines were hit for every manual
-Cited for “exhibiting skill, diplomacy, good humor and loyalty under high-stress conditions” by Rus McLaughlin, a freelance writer for MeadWestvaco

Copywriter: Clarity Consultants (on location at Electronic Arts), Redwood Shores, CA (2005-2008)

-Wrote and edited instruction manuals for video games, including prominent titles like Madden NFL 07-09, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07-09 and NCAA Football 07-09
-Came up with the marketing slogan for Facebreaker, “One Fist Away From A Facelift,” which appeared on the game’s back cover
-Cited for being a “talented writer and editor, a hard worker, and an all-around great addition to any editorial team” by Dan Davis, Managing Editor at Electronic Arts

Founder/Editor-In-Chief: InsideThePark.com, Newcastle, WA (2003-2006)

-Provided Seattle Mariners fans with in-depth features, interviews and chat sessions
-Assembled and managed a staff of 10 writers, sending out weekly assignments
-Set up two credentialed interns at each of the Mariners’ five minor league affiliates

Freelance Sports Journalist: Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Seattle, WA (2003-2005)

-Wrote 210 stories in a 23-month span without missing a deadline
-Wrote weekly Seattle Mariners Farm Report notebooks for two seasons
-Reported on current NBA players Martell Webster, Aaron Brooks, Terrence Williams, Marvin -Williams and Spencer Hawes

Staff Writer: Dawgman.com/Sports Washington Magazine, Seattle, WA (2000-2005)

-Wrote over 400 stories on the University of Washington’s football, basketball and baseball programs

Marketing Assistant: Sony Computer Entertainment of America, Foster City, CA (2005)

Youth Basketball Coach: 1 on 1 Basketball, Palo Alto, CA (2009)

Youth Baseball Coach: University Place Parks & Recreation, Tacoma, WA (2004)

Freelance Sports Journalist: Morning News Tribune, Tacoma, WA (2002-2003)

Freelance Sports Journalist: Bremerton Sun, Bremerton, WA (2002-2003)

Education

University of Washington – BA in Communications, 2002