Staff Writer at VentureBeat
Writing and Editing | Greater New York City Area, US
I'm a writer and editor with an emphasis in mobile, media, and cloud technology. I also develop social media strategies for businesses with my company Ludwig Social Solutions. Previously, I've written for
PCMag.com, LAPTOP Magazine, Fast Company, Computer Shopper, Blumsday LLC, and Seattle Weekly.
Aug
2011 - Present
Staff Writer / VentureBeat
Covering mobile technology, digital movie and music services, cloud technology services, and enterprise tools.
Feb
2011 - Present
President and Owner / Ludwig Social Solutions
Helping small businesses with their social media and digital marketing needs.
Sept
2010 -
Jul
2011
Technology Writer and Editor / Freelance (Self-Employed)
Worked as a freelance journalist with an emphasis on mobile technology and social media. Previously worked with VentureBeat, Computer Shopper, LAPTOP Magazine, Media Magazine, and Blumsday LLC to deliver reviews, blog posts, research, and features that show the ins and outs of our always-connected world.
Dec
2008 -
Sept
2010
Staff Editor and Social Media Strategist, PCMag.com / Ziff Davis Media
On the PCMag Mobile team, I wrote and edited news and reviews related to cell phones, smartphones, and apps. Additionally, I produced content using Ziff Davis' content management system and prepared targeted weekly newsletters.
On our Social Media team, I managed the Twitter, Facebook, and Google Buzz feeds for PCMag, attended strategy planning sessions, and coordinated social media operations for all editorial teams. I also produced and engineered the organization's top podcast, PCMag Radio, which had more than 17,000 subscribers.
Aug
2008 -
Dec
2008
Editorial Intern, Fast Company / Mansueto Ventures
My duties included writing for the calendar section, fact-checking articles, assisting editors with sidebars and other assignments, and blogging about innovation in business and technology. I also pitched ideas to the senior editors, attended press events, and collaborated with writers to help them with stories.
Aug
2008 -
Dec
2008
Media Consultant / SpinSpotter
I worked 10 to 15 hours a week reading and analyzing news for SpinSpotter, a Web startup focused on finding and removing spin from Web-based media. As a consultant, I identified spin and questionable phrasing using principles set out by the Society of Professional Journalists.
May
2008 -
Aug
2008
Copy Editing Intern / Standard & Poor's
I edited and published financial documents to the Web via RatingsDirect.com, S&P's Web site for debt ratings and research. I worked closely with credit analysts to make their work more accessible and clear for public audiences. I also hosted and recorded podcasts concerning major financial stories that affected the industry.
Jan
2008 -
May
2008
Screen Editor / Vox Magazine
At this weekly city magazine in Columbia, Missouri, which is published by the Columbia Missourian, I developed and edited stories; pitched story ideas; worked closely with writers to make stories better; uploaded content to the Web frequently; and updated listings and content on the Web site.
May
2007 -
Aug
2007
Editorial Intern / Seattle Weekly
At this alt-weekly, which is owned by Village Voice Media, I acted as a general assignment reporter and entertainment writer; pitched story ideas; blogged frequently about breaking news and the arts; and interviewed big names in entertainment such as Bob Saget and Sum 41.
May
2006 -
Aug
2006
Editorial Intern / Southeast Missourian
At this daily newspaper in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, I worked a general assignment news beat; wrote stories daily on topics such as horseback therapy, local business challenges, abortion alternatives and local arts festivals.
Dec
2005 -
May
2006
Arts & Entertainment Editor / The Maneater
At this bi-weekly student publication for the University of Missouri campus, I produced story ideas; edited stories concerning local arts, music, movies and video games; worked closely with writers; and saw stories through production.
May
2005 -
Aug
2005
Editorial Intern / The Examiner
At this daily newspaper in Independence, Missouri, I worked a general assignment news beat; wrote stories on topics such as homelessness and the death of 19-year-old college student; and interviewed the Slovakian ambassader to the United States for a story.