Jonathan Sweet

Current

Senior Editor at Reed Business Information

Past

Editor at Cygnus Business Media
Reporter at Stevens Point Journal
Publishing Dept at EDS, an HP Company

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Education

Bradley University
University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Jonathan Sweet’s Summary

Experienced magazine editor and producer of digital content including videos, podcasts and blogs.
Have worked on the production side, managing the day-to-day operations of two national trade publications, and as an award-winning writer.
On the digital side, have also been heavily involved with social media applications, such as LinkedIn and Twitter.

Jonathan Sweet’s Specialties:

Social media/social networks
Experienced, award-winning blogger and writer
Years of experience in InDesign/InCopy and Quark

Jonathan Sweet’s Experience

Senior Editor

Reed Business Information

(Public Company; RUK; Publishing industry)

November 2006 — Present (2 years 9 months)

Senior Editor, Professional Remodeler and ProRemodeler.com, a B2B website and magazine serving owners and executives of top remodeling firms.
Digital responsibilities include writing The Sweet Spot remodeling blog, producing videos and podcasts and managing the magazine's social media efforts
Print duties include developing and writing monthly cover story, overseeing/producing several monthly departments and general production and editing.
Editor

Cygnus Business Media

(Privately Held; Publishing industry)

2000 — 2006 (6 years)

Editor of Concrete Contractor (2004-06) and managing editor of Qualified Remodeler (2000-04), both B2B magazines serving the construction industry.
Managed day-to-day print operations of both magazines, as well as producing many features and departments.
Led development and launch of QualifiedRemodeler.com and oversaw Web efforts there from 2000 to 2004. Part of team that launched ForConstructionPros.com in 2005.
Reporter

Stevens Point Journal

(Newspapers industry)

1999 — 2000 (1 year)

Covered multiple beats, with main focus on business, homes and county government. Also covered breaking news and occasional police/courts stories.
Publishing Dept

EDS, an HP Company

(Public Company; HPQ; Information Technology and Services industry)

1998 — 1999 (1 year)

Wrote and designed promotional and informational materials for the state of Wisconsin's Medicaid program aimed at both providers of medical care and the end users.

Jonathan Sweet’s Education

Bradley University

BS , Journalism/Political Science, Cum Laude , 1994 — 1998

Activities and Societies:

Bradley Scout, Communications Council, Student Advisory Council
University of Wisconsin-Madison

1993 — 1995

Attended as part-time student