Writing

One of my core competencies as a communications and media professional is writing. I am comfortable at every stage of the writing process and am multi-platform literate. My understanding of each channel’s strengths and weaknesses allows me to synthesize effective messaging. My expertise is derived from both professional and academic experience writing for: research science, concept and treatment development, web and blog, social media, speech and public performance, and screen. You can find examples of my work in each of these areas below.

Field & Experience

Concept/Treatment Development

"What Next", Original Show Concept- Created pilot for a satirical comedy series that prepares Millenials for the next step in their professional lives. 

The Writing Center, Pace University- Developed concept outline for revitalization of the Writing Center's instructive podcast series for students.

Hooplaha- Pitched stories for approval of further research and possible development into original content.

Pace University Classwork- Wrote multiple concepts and treatments for PSAs, film scenes, websites, mobile applications, and feature films.

 

Samples

The Writing Center: Concept for the Writing Center Podcast

Pace: Concept for "30 Rock" Mobile App

Pace: Concept & Treatment for Addiction PSA

Pace: Scene Outline for "Jack and the (BEAN) Stock

Hooplaha: PPT for Pitch Meeting

Scriptwriting

BEN Network- Researched and wrote scripts daily for web-series on entrepreneurship and small business financing.

eDv- Co-wrote script for a mockumentary short-film intended for internal use. Developed question list for filmed interview that was turned into a biographical short-film. 

The Writing Center, Pace University- Wrote scripts for podcast series aimed at helping college and graduate students strengthen their writing. 

Pace University & New York Film Academy Classwork- Developed speeches and multiple scenes for film and stage, including dialogue, stage direction, and camera instruction.

Stand-Up Comedy- Built and performed original stand-up comedy sets. 

BEN Network: Video of Script "Whole Foods at Half Price"

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Pace: Scene for "Girl From Ipanema"

Stand-Up: Set From (11/9/2012)

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Writing for Social Media and the Internet

The Underwear Expert- Wrote personal narratives and underwear reviews.

Hooplaha- Package curated videos with catchy headlines and witty copy, using SEO targeted terms.

"In The Room"- Manage multiple social media accounts using Hootsuite.

BEN Network- Responsible for daily tweets aimed at building online presence and show following. 

Pace University Classes- Maintain weekly blogs and class discussions.

Personal Twitter- Share personal moments and jokes with followers.

Link to Reviews on The Underwear Expert

Link to Jonathan's Posts on Hooplaha

Link to Personal Twitter Account

Writing for Research Sciences

Ohio Wesleyan University Thesis- Complete research and paper on the impact of moods in PSAs on audiences’ retention of information and resulting willingness to act.

Pace University Communications Research Class- Conduct semester-long study of viability of social-commerce gifting application for mobile devices, resulting in several papers and hypothesis on needs for such an app’s success.  

Pace: Research Paper- Prospects for Wish List Mobile App

Pace: Research Paper- Wish List App Research Conclusion

OWU: Undergrad Thesis- Effects of PSA Moods