1. JUDI JORDAN
The Word Artist
A creative energizer who brings experience and expertise in knowing what to ask ...
and how to write it.
Entertainment, Business and Lifestyle Editor/Writer
Advertising & Marketing Copywriter
Author and Ghostwriter
Screenwriter
Judi Jordan brings proven
capabilities to create as
well as to climb into
others’ creative visions
and deliver the A to Z
savvy through to
successful completion.
judijordan@yahoo.com
judijordan.com
linkedin.com/in/judijordan
310-266-7855
MEDIA:
Latino Leaders Magazine
West Coast Editor [2006-2016 Present]
Business Magazine in ‘Fortune’ format for Latin Professionals
1500 word monthly features and Profiles on Latino Achievers in Corporate,
Politics, Architecture, Banking, Film, and Music.
*Features; Sonia Sotomayor, Esai Morales, Penelope Cruz, Ricky Martin,
Diego Luna, Javier Bardem, Antonio Banderas, America Ferrera,
Robert Orci…
Interviews with Political, Entertainment, Corporate, Non-Profit
Entrepreneurs.
Cover Music greats; Placido Domingo, Calle 13, Mana, etc.
Commissioned art, photographers for features, produced photo shoots.
Cover Latin Art /Culture Scene
Cover Dance and Performance in L.A. and internationally
Award Event Coverage: Almas, Imagens, Grammy, ASCAPS, Oscars
RealTalk LA Magazine and Web Site
Editor in Chief [10/2006- 2/2008]
RealTalk LA, Los Angeles-based lifestyle glossy and website for multicultural urbanites
ages 25-49 with cutting-edge up-to-the-minute coverage of film, beauty, fashion, art,
culture, design, entertainment, food, restaurants, music, events, autos, travel, tech.
Circulation 200,000 and a Web audience of 1,500,000.
2. Responsible for the overall editorial direction, vision, slant and visual
style of the magazine, work closely with the creative director and art director t
publication and Web site
Identify and negotiate with contract vendors, including event
marketers, photographers, stylists, producing ad shoots,
Deciding with the creative director and art department on editorial shoots,
locations, models, products.
Event and Promotional Marketing to film fests, and ad clients.
Create editorial calendar, generate story ideas, and assign stories.
Recruit, hire, supervise, and train staff writers, Web designers,
Editorial assistants and interns.
People Jam.com
Writer/Segment Producer, ’Stop the Drama’ and Special Topics [2007 -2/2008]
Online Self-help Website focused on Coaching and self-improvement
10 DVD Videos on Personal Achievement, Health, Diet, Career, Family
Man on the street interviews and personal stories
Casting Hosts, Participants, Presenters for in-depth personal improvement videos
Writing scripts around archive footage
Writing scripts around personal interest topics
Writing blogs
The Hollywood Reporter
Contributing Writer [2003-2004]
Contributed major features to the special issues NAACP Image Awards
Imagen Awards, including interviews and articles on Placido Domingo,
Dave Matthews Band, John Leguizamo, Ray Charles, Shelia E
Guillermo Del Toro
Latin Style Magazine and Latin Style TV
Editor at Large [2001-2006]
Celebrity profiles, film reviews and feature writer. Delivered more than 70 interviews
of popular figures in film, television, sports.
Achieved big “gets” such as Placido Domingo, John Sayles, Javier Bardem,
Patricia Velasquez, Rita Moreno, Robert Duvall, Robert De Niro and Ricardo Mont
Commissioned art, photographers for features, produced photo shoots.
Covered Latin Music and Art /Culture Scene features on Cheech Marin’s Art.
Covered Art Collection and discovering new artists. Dance and Film in L.A.
Award Event Coverage: Almas, Imagens, Grammy, ASCAPS, Oscars.
3. Estylo Magazine
Contributing Entertainment Editor, Writer [2002-2007]
Wrote cover features on Laura Harring, Roselyn Sanchez, Rosa Blasi,
Michelle Rodriguez, George Lopez, Ricky Martin, Shakira,
Constance Marie, Eva Longoria, Maria-Conchita Alonzo
Star Style column: interviews with stylists to the stars
Diverse Monthly Features on fitness, fashion, music, travel
Monthly BZZZ Column: 3 Pages on Film, DVD’s and TV
Monthly Health Column: covering Depression, Diabetes, Cancer, and more.
Freelance Writing
Batanga.com [2004-2006], monthly DVD reviews/ features Latin music website.
Whole Life Times [2004-2006], wrote features on entertainment and social issues;
Operating Cameraman Magazine [2004]. Interviews with celebrated cinematographers. T
film/entertainment-focused newspaper; Venice Magazine [2001-2005],
wrote interviews/features of new and established talent in film, food, music, politics
Brentwood Magazine [2004], celebrity interviews; assignments for LA City Beat,
Star, Celebrity Weekly, Special Events, Salsa Magazine
ADVERTISING/MARKETING:
DEUTSCH: VW, SNAPPLE, BLUE CROSS/ANTHEM, HTC
IGNITED: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, SONY, NESTLE
24 SEVEN: FASHION/COSMETIC CLIENTS: URBAN DECAY, VAN’S, ULTA, Direct PR
Live Theater and Event Production
Theatre De Rond Point, Paris, Ford Amphitheater, Latin Style Events
The Rose Chateau, Bel Air, Montalban Theater, Latin Style events with George Lopez,
Andy Garcia, Jose Feliciano, Stella Adler Theater – Equity Waiver –
REAL LIFE 2.0 Assorted high profile event productions for Los Angeles Film Fest,
Latin Business Association, Latin Style Magazine, Los Angeles Film Festival,
Century 21 South Coast
Honors
Roy Dean Filmmakers Grant Finalist
AFI Women’s Directing Workshop Finalist ‘Walking in Beauty’
AFI Women’s Directing Workshop Finalist ‘Empowerment’
CBS Diversity Producing Finalist
Special Skills
Languages: English, French [fluent], German [fluent], Spanish [ basic]
Photography: Basic skills, digital format
Office: Word, Excel, Photoshop, InDesign/InCopy, Quark, PowerPoint,
Outlook Computer: PC- and Mac-proficient, HMTL, Final Draft
4. Education
B.A. FIT, NY Design and Illustration
UCLA , Screenwriting, Costume Design
Studies: Syd Field Structure/Plot Intensive at Syd’s Home
Robert McKee ‘Story’ , Judith Weston: Directing Actors, Mark Travis, Directing