Freelance writer and editor
Greater San Diego Area
- Current
-
- Freelance writer and editor (Self-employed)
- Past
-
- Editor at Women's Times
- Editor at San Diego Executive
- Assistant Managing Editor, News Bureau at Occidental Petroleum Corporation
- Assistant Literary Agent at William Morris Agency
- Education
-
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Recommended
-
8 people have recommended Caron - Connections
-
79
connections
- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Websites
Caron Golden’s Summary
Caron Golden’s Specialties:
Food, technology, lifestyle, general business -- translating into articles for consumer and trade publications or copywriting (newsletters, brochure copy, web content, bylined articles, white papers)
Caron Golden’s Experience
-
Freelance writer and editor
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Publishing industry)
January 1991 — Present (17 years 7 months)
I have been a freelance writer and editor based in San Diego since 1991. I've written for a variety of publications, including the Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, Copley News Service, Government Computer News, Defense Systems Magazine, Westways... the list goes on and on. I also do a lot of corporate writing--newsletters, brochure copy, bylined articles and the like--for firms like Deloitte & Touche, Dial/Henkel, John Laing Homes, the Pinehills, PCBC and Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute.
In February 2007, I launched San Diego Foodstuff (www.sandiegofoodstuff.com), a blog that explores food and markets in the San Diego area. I am now also a co-host of the online radio show, The Gourmet Club, which airs live on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon on www.signonradio.com and can be podcast. -
Editor
Women's Times
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)
November 1990 — December 1993 (3 years 2 months)
As founding editor, I developed the editorial format for what became an award-winning publication. Designed editorial department functions. Directed all aspects of editorial production, including story development, research, assigning and editing articles, and negotiating writers' contracts. Wrote monthly pro-files, sidebars, and periodic articles.
-
Editor
San Diego Executive
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)
January 1990 — October 1990 (10 months)
Managed all aspects of editorial production, including story development, research, assigning and editing articles, negotiating writers' contracts and serial rights to books. Wrote Innovations department and articles. Redesigned editorial format for September 1990 re-launch issue.
-
Assistant Managing Editor, News Bureau
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; OXY; Oil & Energy industry)
1983 — 1989 (6 years)
Supervised staff which produced an executive digest of business and political news circulated twice daily to Occidental offices world-wide. Researched special news requests for senior management, including Dr. Armand Hammer.
-
Assistant Literary Agent
William Morris Agency
(Writing and Editing industry)
1979 — 1982 (3 years)
First job out of college: Created and executed marketing strategies to sell and promote writers' projects. Negotiated magazine contracts for clients, including James Michener, Sid Caesar, A.E. Hotchner, and Ed McBain.
Caron Golden’s Education
-
University of California, Los Angeles
BA, English, 1975 — 1979
Additional Information
Caron Golden’s Websites:
Caron Golden’s Interests:
food, technology, lifestyle trends, gardening, travel, general business
Caron Golden’s Groups:
San Diego Press Club, Media Bistro
-
LinkEds & writers member -
Linked Journalists member
Caron Golden’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- getting back in touch
