Marcos Melendez Viana
Experience
2023 - Present
Freelance Writer
Escapist Magazine (Gamurs Group)
Remote, USA
Author and pitch video game-centric articles as a freelance writer.
• Write 400–1000 word articles on the video game industry with a focus on news coverage and SEO-driven topics; develop site-leading pieces with 100k+ unique visitors.
• Collaborate with editors to pitch content for immediate release per the latest trends.
• Develop polished writing within 60 minutes or less.
2022-2023
Entertainment News Writer
Slashfilm.com (Static Media)
Remote, USA
Authored and pitched Film/Television centric articles in a full-time capacity.
• Wrote 600–1000 word pieces about the entertainment industry including timely features, event coverage, and SEO-based content.
• Pitched and completed 3 articles daily according to trending and evergreen topics.
• Provided polished and detailed writing for mass consumption.
2019 - Present
Managing Editor
FullCircleCinema.com
Remote, USA
Manage day-to-day operations of an independent entertainment news website with a team of freelance writers.
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• Grow website to 500,000 average monthly visitors within the first two years.
• Edit and publish exclusive reporting on major projects in the entertainment industry.
• Fine tune backend and overall design of website for Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
2021-2022
Freelance Entertainment News Writer
Collider.com (Valnet Inc)
Remote, USA
Freelance writing included 300-700 word news and opinion pieces regarding the entertainment industry.
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• Submitted polished work under a 30-minute deadline for breaking news.
• Wrote opinion pieces and explainers on the latest films and television shows.
2021-2022
Director of Photography and Editor
A Mother’s Love (Amor de Madre)
Puerto Rico
Handled the cinematography and post-production for a university-produced short film.
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• Created the visual aesthetic of the film and directly handled the camera during principal photography.
• Completed all facets of the post-production.
• The film was accepted into over 5 local and international film festivals.
2020-2021
Freelance Entertainment List Writer
Cbr.com (Valnet Inc.)
Remote, USA
Wrote 20-plus articles about a variety of comic book-related topics in list form.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the entertainment media space for mass consumption.
2017-2019
Director of Photography and Editor
SuperBroMovies.com
Remote, USA
Oversaw operations of a popular entertainment news publication and social media account.
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• Grew website to 100,000 average monthly visitors, and social media to nearly 40,000 followers.
• Spearheaded an online entertainment awards ceremony that drew hundreds of thousands of impressions and attention from acclaimed filmmakers Patty Jenkins, James Mangold, and Michael Green.
Education
2022 - 2024
Master of Theory and Investigation
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
I pursued my Master's degree in Theory and Investigation from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. The communications degree focused on digital media.
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
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Skills: Digital Media Investigations, Market Research, Academic Papers, and Web-Based Communication
2018-2022
Bachelor of Audiovisual Communication
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
I gained a Bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus.
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
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Skills: Film/TV Production, Screenwriting, Communication Studies, and Graphic Design
Professional skillset
• Extremely efficient and polished at writing for mass consumption and highly specialized projects.
• Intimate knowledge of CMS for publishing (WordPress, Emaki) and SEO (SEMRush Certified).
• Experienced in using analytics and research tools such as Google Analytics (Certified) and SEMRush.
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• Proficient with applications commonly used in the digital workplace (Slack, Asana, Trello).
• Comfortable working in the Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Affects).
• Experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)