Jorin Sievers
New Zealand
Writer, Editor,
Photographer
WORK
HISTORY
2003-2005: Production
Editor for PSM2
(United Kingdom PlayStation 2 Magazine)
* Assisting editor, commissioning copy and ensuring the magazine was superbly run
* Strict quality control of editorial from staff writers
* Some writing duties
* Subbing, rewriting, caption writing and detail checking
* Proofing all Quark and InDesign pages
* Chasing freelancers for text and images
* Sub-edit all copy and rewrite where necessary
* Recording voice-overs for cover CD
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2000-2002:
Editor for Pulp Publishing
Creative control of website and three print publications:
www.pulpmagazine.net
Pulp Magazine (fashion lifestyle)
eSpy Magazine (technology lifestyle)
Freetime (monthly events guide)
* Handled a freelance contributor team of 50 people.
* Wrote and shot photographs for features.
* Primary subbing, re-writing and editing of all text.
* Commissioned all stories and most photographs.
* Produced cover CDs containing
music and movies
* Selected all images for publication.
* Worked closely with Art Director, Fashion Editor,
Advertising Manager and Publisher.
* Represented Pulp at all functions and for media interviews.
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1998-2000: Editor of Total Games
(video games magazine)
* Wrote 50% of editorial content.
* Handled freelance contributor team.
* Worked closely with designer, advertising manager and publisher regarding overall magazine package.
* Represented the magazine at all official functions.
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1997-1998: Chief reporter and sub editor for "Trip"
(travel and lifestyle magazine)
* Wrote and shot photographs.
* Worked with editor regarding story ideas and overall magazine direction.
* Final subbing and proofing of all stories.
