1. RICK JE NSE N
22-26 76TH STREET QUEENS, NY 11370 email: TYPEAEDITOR@GMAIL.COM
COPYWRITER / WRITER / EDITOR
TYPE A EDITORIAL NEW YORK, NY 2011 – PRESENT
Mercedes-Benz USA and PCWorld utilize my automotive technical
knowledge and writing savvy for print and online products. Projects
range from automotive technology pieces, to competitive comparisons
and M- and C-Class online sales training modules. I also created the
ad copy for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz 4th of July service campaign
postcard and email.
Responsibilities: Study project concept, input brief, and scope of work. Study
target demographics. Research subject vehicle and competitor technical
information. Create powerful, concise headlines and copy on tight deadlines.
EDITOR IN CHIEF
AUTOTRADER.COM CLEARWATER, FL 2008 – 2011
At AutoTrader.com I spearheaded the integration of the newly
formed AutoTrader Classics editorial department into the automotive
publishing industry. I oversaw two monthly magazines with 350,000
circulation, and worked hand-in-hand with AutoTraderClassics.com,
which saw 35,000 visitors a day. I shot and hosted videos posted to our
website and YouTube. I was called on to utilize my contacts at OEMs
like General Motors and aftermarket companies like Comp Cams to
create advertising campaigns, resulting in substantial ad dollars.
Responsibilities: Utilized internal and external research to determine
effective content. Planned and executed editorial that benefited both
readers and advertisers. Wrote cover features. Wrote, shot, and hosted
videos with General Motors and other industry companies. Created and
rolled out effective and efficient workflow processes and procedures.
education Exposed in-house staff to industry conferences and events. Challenged staff
B.A. to adopt the latest, most cutting-edge industry techniques. Interviewed,
University of hired, and oversaw freelance contributors. Performed field work like vehicle
Nebraska-Lincoln
testing, racing, and technical builds.
1994-1998
English, with double minor in
EDITOR IN CHIEF / EDITOR
Psychology and History SOURCE INTERLINK NEW YORK, NY 2001 – 2008
Honors Program Graduate At Source Interlink I wrote print and web general features, as well as
Emphasis in Journalism, including News Writing technical articles, for four magazines: GM High-Tech Performance,
and Reporting, Photojournalism, Editing, High Performance Pontiac, Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords, and
and Magazine Writing Mustang Illustrated. All had different editors, styles, and voices. In
2004, I was promoted to editor in chief of GM High-Tech Performance.
skills Immediate needs were to substantially increase website content, and
OPERATING SYSTEMS: hire, train, and oversee 10 staff and freelance editors. Additionally, I
Macintosh OSX, Windows XP wrote cover stories and produced content for the magazine and web-
site, and took and hosted technical and racing videos for the web. Built
APPLICATIONS: relationships with industry companies, and assisted sales teams with
Microsoft Office, InDesign, advertiser support. Attended performance driving schools, and tested
InCopy, basic Photoshop vehicles on the drag strip, autocross, and road course.
WEB / PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEO: Responsibilities: Oversaw staff and freelance editors. Created content
Basic web design, Canon, Nikon, action for print and online products. Worked with publisher to determine an
photography and video affordable yet effective content and travel budget, and adhered to it without
fail. Worked with production department to streamline processes and
references ensure quality. Worked with art director to plan and execute cover photo
Available upon request shoots. Attended new vehicle long leads and other press events.