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Amanda C.

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  • Joined February 2016

Amanda is a twenty-something music industry maven, social media-aholic and wannabe mermaid out to find the strongest cup of iced coffee.

  • Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Amanda C.
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Services

Categories

Content Email Public Relations Social Media Marketing

Experience

Summary

A dedicated writer with a strong sense of wanderlust, I have a passion for music, traveling and culture. I have six years of experience and professional performance working in the music industry, and have written for travel and lifestyle publications.

Work history

EPIC Productions
Editor, Content Manager, PR Manager, Social Media Manager
We take a progressive stance in the entertainment industry with emphasis on all music related endeavors (concert productions, promotions, a music news blog, artist and venue bookings, artist promotion/management, and special event production).
EPIC Artist MGMT
Artist Manager, PR Manager, Social Media Manager
Determined to provide superior artist bookings, artist promotion and management for a variety of different artists, DJs and producers on the rise. We oversee the day-to-day business affairs of these young and talented artists.
Field of Dreams Fest
Co-Founder, Festival Organizer, Social Media Manager, PR Manager
An all-American festival enriching and engaging the community through music and baseball. Set to take place in summer of 2017, 30% of proceeds made from the event will be donated to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
DJ Magazine
Content Writer
DJMAG.com is DJ Mag's website, which attempts to replicate much of what is in the magazine, but also to give a forum to anyone and everyone involved in dance music. The news section is updated on a daily basis.
Apartments.com
Content Writer
Apartments.com is a national online resource for individuals looking for an apartment whether it is down the street or across the country.
The DJ List
Editor, Content Writer
The leading resource for global DJ information online. The world's largest DJ directory has been providing DJ & Dance Music information since 1997. Leading industry members claim and manage profiles for; DJs, labels, clubs, agents, publicists and more.
Empty Lighthouse
Editor, Content Writer, Social Media Manager
Empty Lighthouse is an online arts and entertainment magazine with the emphasis on original content.
SPINR
Editor, Content Writer, Writing Intern
Electronic music photography and media company based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Portfolio

Archive of Written Work for EPIC Productions

Archive of Written Work for EPIC Productions

Archive of Written Work for Apartments.com

Archive of Written Work for Apartments.com

Archive of Written Work for Empty Lighthouse

Archive of Written Work for Empty Lighthouse

Education

Accreditations

John Carroll University
Bachelor's in English Writing & Communications
Regent's American College of Lodon
Study Abroad Student 2010-2011

Skills

Skills

blogger relations communications content content creation content strategy editorial editing social media social media management writing

Tools

Bitly Campaign Monitor Contently Eventbrite Facebook Facebook Advertising Facebook Insights Google Analytics Indiegogo iMovie Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Mailchimp

Availability

Not seeking work

Available

  • Available during business hours, evenings, and weekends

Commitment

  • Can work 60hrs per week
  • Can commit to 1+ years

Interests

Industries I love

Advertising & Marketing Entertainment Events Food Kids & Parenting Music PR & Communications Travel

What I read

Various blogs (music, mommy, food & drink, travel, lifestyle), memoirs, magazines, local newspapers.

Side projects

Haitian Families First, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Relay for Life