Sarah Jones

Current

Associate Director at Women's Audio Mission
Freelance Writer, Editor, Project Manager at HireSarahJones.com

Past

Editor-in-Chief at Penton Media-Mix magazine
Features Editor, Mix magazine at Penton Media
Technical Editor, Mix magazine at Penton Media

Assistant Editor, Mix magazine at Penton Media
Editorial Assistant, Mix magazine at Penton Media

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Education

University of Massachusetts at Lowell

Recommended

12 people have recommended Sarah

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Entertainment

Websites

Sarah Jones’s Summary

Music industry leader with 14 years of achievement promoting the growth and enrichment of the recording arts community. Recognized for cultivating partnerships bridging artistic, manufacturing and academic communities at regional, national and international levels. Experienced project manager skilled in motivating diverse teams within streamlined budgets in deadline-driven environments. Veteran public speaker and author. Lifelong musician committed to arts advocacy and learning.

By day, I'm the associate director of Women's Audio Mission, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the recording arts. I'm actively involved with local music nonprofits, including the TEC Foundation and Music In Schools Today.

I'm an expert music and technology writer, available for freelance projects. I've written hundreds of features, interviews and other articles about music recording, tour production, sound for picture and audio technology. My work has appeared in Mix, Remix, Mix en Español and Berklee Today.

My first book, Assistant Engineer Handbook: Gigs In the Recording Studio and Beyond, was published by Schirmer in 2004, and has been required coursework at Berklee College of Music.

I've edited three popular music books: Essentials of Music for Audio Professionals, The Complete Music Business Office and The Dictionary of Music Business Terms.

I'm also a seasoned marketing writer, with experience producing press releases, media kits and promotional copy. I'm currently honing my grant writing skills.

My first love is music; I've been a musician for 30 years, and I'm a fan of all styles and genres.

Sarah Jones’s Specialties:

music industry outreach, audio technology, publishing, writing, editing, project management, partnership building, educational event programming

Sarah Jones’s Experience

Associate Director

Women's Audio Mission

(Non-Profit; Entertainment industry)

September 2009 — Present (4 months)

Guide the growth of WAM’s innovative educational programs for women and girls, through industry outreach, philanthropic partnerships and marketing programs: Develop and manage fundraising strategies, oversee marketing and public relations campaigns.

Other responsibilities include grant writing, budget planning and event management.
Freelance Writer, Editor, Project Manager

HireSarahJones.com

(Entertainment industry)

July 2009 — Present (6 months)

I’m a creative, enthusiastic writer, editor and project manager with 14 years of experience chronicling the creative and technical forces driving the recording industry.

My work ranges from columns and reviews to profiles, interviews and features. I’m also a seasoned marketing writer, with experience producing materials ranging from press releases to advertisements and media kits.

Please visit my website for work samples and additional information.
Editor-in-Chief

Penton Media-Mix magazine

(Privately Held; PTON; Publishing industry)

2007 — March 2009 (2 years )

Provided strategic leadership for the world’s foremost professional audio and music production publication, reaching 45,000 subscribers and distributed in 94 countries worldwide. Set editorial direction of magazine, website and related events and projects. Directed, edited and wrote content; produced and hosted live and multimedia events including panels, seminars, webinars, podcasts and video interviews. Supervised six staff members and a large pool of freelancers. Managed magazine and special-project editorial budgets.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Launched magazine redesign, emphasizing streamlined content, a strengthened focus on vertical markets and a modern aesthetic

• Developed content and hosted panels and video interviews for inaugural Mix Nashville event, drawing 1,200 attendees and 18 sponsors for seminars and workshops

• Created Game Audio digital magazine, expanding Mix’s reach into videogame market

• Developed two media-rich Grammy Awards websites recognizing achievements of nominees in production categories; worked with NARAS to produce onsite Grammy Week video coverage
Features Editor, Mix magazine

Penton Media

(Privately Held; PTON; Publishing industry)

2003 — 2007 (4 years )

Developed, assigned, edited and wrote application features, artist and producer interviews and equipment buyer’s guides. Managed special-focus theme issues. Integrated print and Web content through enhanced multimedia content and targeted microsites.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Produced “Is Your Job Killing You (Or Just Making You Deaf)?” special issue promoting health and hearing awareness. Created and hosted panel event in partnership with MusiCares and the House Ear Institute

• Produced “Game Audio” mini-supplements and an “Audio by the Bay” supplement profiling San Francisco’s rich musical legacy

• Developed six-part “Recording the Band” and “Inside Track” tutorial feature series
Technical Editor, Mix magazine

Penton Media

(Privately Held; PTON; Publishing industry)

1998 — 2003 (5 years )

Directed content to reflect trends in emerging technologies. Served as liaison between Mix and the manufacturing community. Planned, edited and wrote features, buyer’s guides and product reviews; expanded freelance writer pool.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Created and managed technical committee to ensure accuracy and timeliness of content

• Developed “Bitstream” column and recruited industry expert to address computer issues

• Oversaw building and equipping of state-of-the-art in-house recording studio

• Launched ProDigital technology supplement and Internet Audio quarterly magazine
Assistant Editor, Mix magazine

Penton Media

(Privately Held; PTON; Publishing industry)

1996 — 1998 (2 years )

Assigned, edited, wrote and proofread content; managed news coverage. Represented Mix at industry events. Supervised editorial assistant.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Established procedures for producing accurate, timely product reviews

• Created “New Music Hardware/Software” technology column
Editorial Assistant, Mix magazine

Penton Media

(Privately Held; PTON; Publishing industry)

1995 — 1996 (1 year )

Edited, wrote and proofread articles. Researched and fact-checked content. Managed news coverage.

Sarah Jones’s Education

University of Massachusetts at Lowell

Bachelor of Music: Sound Recording Technology; Bachelor of Music: Music Business 1988 — 1993

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Sarah Jones’s Interests:

Committee Member, Mix Foundation for Technical Excellence (www.tecawards.org), Event Committee, Music In Schools Today (www.mustcreate.org) Events Committee, Music In Schools Today (www.mustcreate.org) Events Committee, Music In Schools Today (www.mustcreate.org) Women's Audio Mission (www.womensaudiomission.org)