Freelance Writer
Greater Chicago Area
- Current
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- Freelance Writer at Geek.com
- Freelance Writer at Sovereign Media
- Freelance Writer at Gamezebo
- Freelance Writer at IDG Entertainment
- Freelance Writer at UGO Networks
- Freelance Writer at IGN Entertainment
- Freelance Writer at Future US
- Past
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- Freelance Writer at What They Like Inc
- Freelance Writer at Themis Group
- Freelance Writer at Ziff Davis Media
- Education
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- Lewis University
- Connections
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- Writing and Editing
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Andrew Hayward’s Summary
I've covered video games and related topics for many of the top print and online video game outlets in North America, including writing reviews, previews, features, and other content. I have also covered numerous live events, traveling to California, London, Montreal, and Sweden in the process, and have been lucky enough to interview folks like gaming luminaries David Jaffe and Peter Molyneux, as well as Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard.
I'd like to continue furthering my freelance work, both in terms of quality and finding new ways (and outlets) to get it to people, as well as build new and improve existing relationships with industry contacts. Feel free to contact me if you have an interest in my writing or are a PR person for one of the many companies whose products I cover.
Andrew Hayward’s Specialties:
Console and handheld game reviews, interview-based feature articles, ability (and willingness) to cover live events that involve travel, encyclopedic knowledge of games from recent console generations.
Andrew Hayward’s Experience
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Freelance Writer
Geek.com
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
Contribute daily news stories to the Games section, as well as occasional reviews.
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Freelance Writer
Sovereign Media
(Writing and Editing industry)
August 2009 — Present (4 months)
Contribute video game reviews to Otaku USA, a print magazine focused on anime, manga, and Japanese culture.
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Freelance Writer
Gamezebo
(Writing and Editing industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
Write iPhone/iPod Touch game reviews for Gamezebo.com, a casual gaming website.
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Freelance Writer
IDG Entertainment
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
April 2009 — Present (8 months)
Write reviews for GamePro magazine and GamePro.com.
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Freelance Writer
UGO Networks
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
Write reviews and cover events for 1UP.com.
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Freelance Writer
IGN Entertainment
(Public Company; Online Media industry)
November 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Contribute various types of content, including reviews, write-ups, features, and previews, to GreenPixels.com and WhatTheyPlay.com (formerly owned by What They Like).
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Freelance Writer
Future US
(Public Company; Publishing industry)
September 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)
Contribute numerous articles to various publications, including GamesRadar.com, Nintendo Power, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, and Official Xbox Magazine.
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Freelance Writer
What They Like Inc
(Privately Held; Computer Games industry)
December 2007 — August 2009 (1 year 9 months)
Contributed daily blog posts, as well as product write-ups, feature articles, and event coverage, to WhatTheyPlay.com.
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Freelance Writer
Themis Group
(Privately Held; Computer Games industry)
January 2009 — March 2009 (3 months)
Contributed game reviews to The Escapist (escapistmagazine.com).
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Freelance Writer
Ziff Davis Media
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
May 2007 — January 2009 (1 year 9 months)
Contributed reviews, previews, and event coverage, as well as wrote/edited/posted daily news stories, for 1UP.com until it was sold in January 2009. Some 1UP news stories were also syndicated to the ESPN Video Games website. Also contributed reviews to Electronic Gaming Monthly until it closed.
Andrew Hayward’s Education
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Lewis University
B.A. , Print Journalism , 2002 — 2006
Minor in Political Science
Andrew Hayward’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
