Editor, MTV News Splash Page
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Editor, MTV News Splash Page at MTV Networks
- Contributing Writer/Editor at Various Publications/Sites
- Past
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- Online Managing Editor/News Editor at ComicMix, LLC
- Online Editor/Content Manager at Wizard Entertainment
- Staff Writer at Metroland
- Staff Writer at The Legislative Gazette
- Data Analyst at Value Options
- Education
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- State University of New York at Albany
- State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
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Rick Marshall’s Summary
Web-savvy writer/editor and all-purpose word jockey with significant experience developing, managing and marketing a high-profile Web site and its editorial content from the ground up. From politics and hard news to pop culture and criticism, I have firsthand experience writing, editing, designing, marketing and otherwise developing content from initial concept to publishing. My skills lie in contributing and/or consulting at all stages of the editorial process, particularly in the realm of online and other new media.
Rick Marshall’s Specialties:
Writing, editing, news and content management, online journalism and new media management, site design and process development
Rick Marshall’s Experience
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Editor, MTV News Splash Page
MTV Networks
(Public Company; VIA; Entertainment industry)
September 2008 — Present (11 months)
Producing and managing coverage of the comic book and film industries for the MTV News blog Splash Page.
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Contributing Writer/Editor
Various Publications/Sites
(Online Media industry)
July 2003 — Present (6 years 1 month)
State and local news coverage; features, columns and criticism contributions, as well as coverage of arts and entertainment events in a freelance capacity for various local and national newspapers, magazines, trade publications, online news sites and other outlets. On occasion, providing copy and content editing for authors in a freelance capacity.
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Online Managing Editor/News Editor
ComicMix, LLC
(Online Media industry)
February 2008 — August 2008 (7 months)
Responsible for online news operations, oversight of related sites in development and managing editorial team. Specific duties include supervision of multimedia content management, copy/content editing, online community development, online promotion and marketing of content, contributor recruitment and news assignment and scheduling.
During tenure, increased traffic substantially while simultaneously raising awareness and profile of the website as an important online destination among readers, peer sites and mainstream media.
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Online Editor/Content Manager
Wizard Entertainment
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Online Media industry)
April 2006 — November 2007 (1 year 8 months)
Supervised transition of leading pop culture publishing company’s website (www.wizarduniverse.com) from a merchandise-based site to a site based on daily editorial content. Managed columnists, freelancers, interns and veteran editorial staff from initial story or column concept to editing, layout and final publishing of articles with online design staff. Worked closely with professionals of all levels to generate regular and attractive multimedia content and create a compelling Internet news destination. In site’s first year, raised monthly traffic levels from 16,000 hits/month to 4 million hits/month.
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Staff Writer
Metroland
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
August 2004 — March 2006 (1 year 8 months)
News, arts, politics and pop culture coverage for the alternative newsweekly of New York’s Capital Region. Produced everything from 3,000-word features to 200-word event previews, authored biweekly “tech life” column, contributed to media criticism; food; film and book reviews/previews; and photography. Managed freelance photographers and occasional editing duties.
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Staff Writer
The Legislative Gazette
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
January 2004 — June 2004 (6 months)
Responsible for weekly coverage of New York’s state politics and government with focus on budget process, energy industry, telecommunications, media, tourism and recreation. Regular photography and editing duties.
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Data Analyst
Value Options
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Mental Health Care industry)
April 2001 — May 2003 (2 years 2 months)
Management-level position at health insurance company. Acted as liaison between IT and corporate staff, communicating each department’s needs to the other and serving as mediator between various departments.
Rick Marshall’s Education
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State University of New York at Albany
Journalism, English 2003 — 2004
Completed advanced journalism courses.
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State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
1995 — 2000
BA, Computer Science; minors in Environmental Science and German.
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Rick Marshall’s Honors:
NEW YORK PRESS ASSOCIATION
2005 Writer of the Year; First Place, Coverage of Education; Third Place, Coverage of Business, Financial and Economic News
2004 Third Place, Coverage of the Environment; Second Place, Coverage of Health, Health Care and Science
ASSOCIATION OF ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLIES
2007 Third Place, News Story - Long Form (more than 1500 words)
2006 Second Place, News Story- Short Form (1500 words or less)
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