Michael Allen
Michael Allen
Writing
Graphics
Blogging
SEO
HTML
Social

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Professional Experience: Copywriting and copyediting for web, print, television (MTV, Nickelodeon), brand marketing, social media (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Google Tools), public relations, journalism, newsletters, advertising campaigns, digital content strategy, script writing, editorial calendar, proofing, keyword research, pitching, editing, web content writing, blog and more.

Soft Skills: Creative, fast-paced, passionate, personable team player, communication skills, time and project management skills.

Technical Skills: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML, MySQL® Databases, Final Draft, MS Office, FTP transfer, website setups, video editing, SEO, link building and Content Management Systems (CMS).

2005-Present
Owner/Copywriter
San Vicente Media, Los Angeles, CA

  • Clients: Beijing 2008 Olympics, HowStuffWorks.com, Payscale.com, DegreesFinder.com, Mahalo.com, Habbo.com, Nadrich Cohen Law, Foot & Ankle Alliance, and WebMD.

2011-2017
News Writer
Render Media, Los Angeles, CA

  • Writer for OpposingViews.com, a news site that received 36 million unique views.
  • Wrote eight news, health and entertainment articles (400 word minimum each) each day.
  • Edited and uploaded videos, and cropped images for articles. Promoted on social media platforms.

2005-2011
Copywriter
Stephen J. Cannell Productions, Los Angeles, CA

  • Wrote websites and print content for best-selling author and TV producer Stephen J. Cannell.
  • Content included e-newsletters, ads, press releases, contests, product descriptions, video scripts.
  • Performed SEO and social media for all Cannell websites.

2004-2005
Managing Editor
Westside Today, Los Angeles, CA

  • Supervised writers and photographers for Los Angeles-based monthly magazine.
  • Wrote articles and planned editorial calendar. Managed budgets and oversaw production.
  • Proofed layouts and worked with publicists.

2003-2004
Department Editor
LFP, Beverly Hills, CA

  • Wrote articles, copy edited for a national magazine (500K circulation).
  • Managed budgets and negotiated fees with photographers and artists.
  • Supervised studio photography crew and consulted with company attorneys.

Television Writing Credits:

MTV, Nickelodeon, Fox Family, KNBC and NBC News (Los Angeles), WRC-TV and NBC News (Washington D.C.), YouTube videos, Harper Collins (co-writer “King of the Hill” book)