Eric Yang

Producer at FOX Interactive Media | Freelance Writer | Director

Greater Los Angeles Area

Current
  • Producer at FOX Interactive Media
Past
  • Online News Editor at The Hollywood Reporter
  • Associate Online Editor at The Insider
  • Production Assistant at Entertainment Tonight
  • Intern at Scott Rudin Productions
  • Intern at McSweeney's
Education
  • Academy of Art University
  • Grand Rapids Community College
Connections
152 connections
Industry
Entertainment
Websites

Eric Yang’s Summary

I'm a passionate and skilled writer, editor and filmmaker who values teamwork, innovation and leadership. Nothing thrills me more than collaborating with a team of highly skilled, creative professionals. I'm always on the lookout for new challenges and opportunities to meet other ambitious, talented individuals who have positive energy and want to contribute something to the world.

Eric Yang’s Specialties:

Writing, editing, story development, Final Cut Pro editing, videography, script coverage, strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills


Eric Yang’s Experience

  • Producer

    FOX Interactive Media

    (Public Company; Online Media industry)

    October 2006Present (2 years 1 month)

    • Early-stage business development
    • Partner identification and management
    • Work with content management system
    • Community manager for MySpace News
    • Create and facilitate traffic-driving activities
    • Publisher/consumer outreach and relationship management
    • Contribute to overall product direction and business strategy

  • Online News Editor

    The Hollywood Reporter

    (Entertainment industry)

    April 2007May 2007 (2 months)

    • Edit, load daily news articles and related photography
    • Manage presentation of numerous news and index pages
    • Research and assemble photos from wire services for various uses
    • Headline and blurb writing, adherence to AP style

  • Associate Online Editor

    The Insider

    (Public Company; Entertainment industry)

    August 2004February 2006 (1 year 7 months)

    • Edit and publish daily online news
    • Write featured articles, celebrity obituaries and breaking news
    • Manage presentation of numerous news and index pages
    • Headline and blurb writing, adherence to AP style

  • Production Assistant

    Entertainment Tonight

    (Public Company; Entertainment industry)

    November 2003August 2004 (10 months)

    • Locate, log and assemble raw video footage for producers, directors and editors in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
    • Assist producers in various stages of production at CBS/Paramount Studios, as well as off-site location shoots and press junkets

  • Intern

    Scott Rudin Productions

    (Motion Pictures and Film industry)

    September 2003February 2004 (6 months)

  • Intern

    McSweeney's

    (Publishing industry)

    October 2002March 2003 (6 months)

    Was a credited videographer for author Dave Eggers' special DVD included in McSweeney's issue No. 11.


Additional Information

Eric Yang’s Websites:

Eric Yang’s Interests:

Leadership, positive psychology, organizational development, creative collaboration, strategic thinking, viral marketing, "freakonomics", filmmaking, writing, new media, reading, improv comedy, photography, story development, film theory, intellectual conversation, Trader Joe's

Eric Yang’s Groups:

  •    Executive Suite
  •    Academy of Art San Francisco
  •    Paramount Pictures Alumni

Eric Yang’s Honors:

City Lights, Honorable Mention, Essay Writing, 2003

Michigan Community College Press Association:
• First Place for Film Review, Dogma, 1999
• Honorable Mention for Editorial Writing, 1999


Eric Yang’s Contact Settings

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  • career opportunities
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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