Website Publisher and Technology Journalist
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- Publisher, Blogger at Online Savings Blog (Sole Proprietorship)
- Website Publisher at EH Publishing
- Online Content Consultant (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Associate Editor, CE Pro Magazine at EH Publishing
- Editor, Webmaster at Cassavetes.com
- Teaching Assistant - Multimedia Journalism at Boston University
- Field Reporter at Hearst-Argyle Television; WAPT-TV Jackson, MS
- Founder, Owner, Webmaster at HyperBaseball.com (Self-employed)
- Education
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- Boston University
- Oakland Mills
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Jason Unger’s Summary
Online media maven with 10 years experience developing, publishing, managing, growing and maintaining Web publications, including technology, sports, news and entertainment Web sites. Writer, editor, journalist, podcaster, video talent, all focused on online publications.
Jason Unger’s Specialties:
Managing content, editing, writing, search engine optimization, web publishing, podcasting, blogging, videocasting, video editing, audio editing, image editing, RSS management, social networking, HTML, CSS, content promotion, community growth, multi-tasking, CMSs, viral marketing, adsense, strong editorial judgment
Jason Unger’s Experience
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Publisher, Blogger
Online Savings Blog (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)
August 2006 — Present (1 year 10 months)
Lead blogger and publisher for blog covering the online banking and online financial industries. Write, publish and promote content covering online savings accounts, online banking, personal finance tips, and more.
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Website Publisher
EH Publishing
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)
February 2006 — Present (2 years 4 months)
Lead editor and publisher for cepro.com, site covering custom electronics industry. Responsible for managing and editing content from freelancers, editorial contributors and monthly magazine and optimizing for and publishing to the Web. Produce twice-weekly newsletter, manage RSS feeds, grow site traffic, implement site features, create targeted site community.
During time running cepro.com, monthly total page views have increased 928% and total visitors have increased 505%; bounce rate fell 17%. -
Online Content Consultant
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Online Media industry)
January 2001 — Present (7 years 5 months)
I work with Web publications to better develop and promote their content to an online audience. From blogging to news stories to community forums, content is king - but it has to be done correctly.
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Associate Editor, CE Pro Magazine
EH Publishing
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
April 2005 — February 2006 (11 months)
Associate editor for CE Pro and TecHome Builder magazines, trade magazines covering the custom electronics industry from the installer and builder angles. Responsible for writing monthly features, departments, online news, creating online newsletter, editing magazine and online content.
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Editor, Webmaster
Cassavetes.com
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)
June 2003 — January 2005 (1 year 8 months)
Edited, maintained and updated professional Web site dedicated independent film producer John Cassavetes at www.cassavetes.com.
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Teaching Assistant - Multimedia Journalism
Boston University
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Education Management industry)
September 2004 — December 2004 (4 months)
Assisted students in two multimedia journalism classes and one advanced broadcast journalism class.
Edited digital video shot on Mini DV, uploaded to Web, created Web sites and graphics. -
Field Reporter
Hearst-Argyle Television; WAPT-TV Jackson, MS
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
July 2004 — July 2004 (1 month)
Covered the Mississippi delegation to the Democratic National Convention for WAPT in Jackson, MS.
Interviewed delegates, politicians and key figures, including legendary poet Maya Angelou and former presidential candidate General Wesley Clark. -
Founder, Owner, Webmaster
HyperBaseball.com (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)
April 1999 — September 2001 (2 years 6 months)
Formed and managed virtual team for the design, upkeep, management and content input of popular baseball Web site.
HyperBaseball.com provided:
* Original articles
* Player examinations
* Weekly debate topics
* Message boards (forums)
* Trivia Challenge
* Polls
* An e-mail newsletter
* Reviews of baseball multimedia
* Exclusive interviews with baseball players
* Team pages
* A section dedicated to baseball links
* Original baseball wallpaper created by staff
* A weekly "HyperSite" showcasing baseball websites on the Internet
* An encyclopedia of baseball knowledge
* Listings of baseball movies, quotes, skits, and poems
* An image gallery
* Listings of breaking news, scores, and schedules
Jason Unger’s Education
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Boston University
BS, Broadcast Journalism, 2001 — 2005
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Oakland Mills
1997 — 2001
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Jason Unger’s Interests:
Web development, writing, blogging, online publishing, online promotion, viral marketing, reading, tennis, baseball, technology, HDTV, online video
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