Sam Goodman
Emerson College 2022 — Writing, Literature, and Publishing/Journalism
Journalism and Publications Experience
Em Magazine (2019-2022)
Editorial Director: Oversees writing and editing process for all written content, supervises team of writers and Assistant Director through drafting process.
Editorial Assistant: Assists Editorial Director with development, management, and editing of all copy.
Copy Editor: Edits long-form articles for print and digital publication (previously served as a staff writer).
Staff Writer: Produces creative and research writing pieces for the bi-annually published magazine.
Emerson Today (2021-2022)
Staff Writer: Covers college events and faculty news for Emerson’s School of Communications’s official news website.
Boston Uncommon Weekly Newsletter (2020-2021)
Original reporting, writing, and editing
-Published via Substack, Boston Uncommon covers New England-based drag, burlesque, cabaret, sex work, and queer nightlife.
The Independent (2022)
News Editor: Manages all News copy and content for independent film magazine
Discover WERS Blog (2019-2021)
Staff Writer and Designer
-Wrote music-related content for Discover WERS 88.9, the online blog for America’s number one college radio station.
-Designed accompanying graphics for written content using Adobe Photoshop.
Giggles and Stardust (2020-2021)
Research Intern: Gathered relevant data, contacts, resources, and trends in early childhood educational entertainment, and parental blogs, and social media influencers
Creative Intern: Consulted on logo and website design, film making and storytelling, content storyboarding, and set design
The Standard Newspaper (2015-2019)
Staff Writer: Contributed two articles for monthly issues
Social Media Coordinator: Managed publication Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat accounts
Copy Editor: Edited all written copy according to AP style and oversaw consistency of copy across the paper
Managing Editor: Oversaw the publication deadlines and production cycle as well as the paper’s staff.
Senior Managing Editor: Oversaw junior staff members and trained Junior Managing Editor
The Canyon Yearbook (2016-2019)
Production Editor: Oversaw the production cycle and monthly deadlines for 300 page yearbook.
Design Editor: Oversaw color and font choices, theme incorporation, and overall design and layout of the book, working alongside the Editor in Chief to create a cohesive book. Utilized Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
Editor in Chief: Managed the staff and makes final decisions regarding the production process and final book including deadlines, design choices, and staff management.
Beautiful Bizarre Magazine (2017-2019)
Creator and Editor in Chief
-Beautiful Bizarre Magazine features the writing, art, poetry, photography, film, and music of local teenage artists. A new issue is released on the first of every month with an average of 15 pieces submitted by a total of 47 different freelancing artists. The magazine has a staff of 14 who submit work every issue.
-Gathered all content, designs the site each month, and picks the theme for each issue.
-Entire website design and upkeep by Editor in Chief.
Freelance Design and Writing Experience
Boston in 100 words (2020): Design and illustration Light My Fire accompanying winning essay, circulated within Boston MBTA stations on 900 posters and digital billboards.
VOLUP2 Magazine (2020): Wrote monthly editorials about queer topics.
Polaris Literary Magazine (2020) - Ohio Northern University: Photography series “The Divine and the Disgusting” featured in 2020 issue of literary magazine.
Bleached Tie Dye Look Book (2020): Created digital and printed look book for clothing brand.
The Emetophobia Manual (2020): Design and layout for 36-chapter self help book.
The Rambler Literary Magazine (2018-2019): Design, layout, and photography featured in 2019 issue of literary magazine.
Los Angeles Times High School Insider (2016-2019): Produced monthly articles for the LA Times High School blog. Topics mostly centered around LGBTQ culture, artist profiles, and issues relating to teens.
Journalism and Design Awards
EVVY Award for Outstanding Nonfiction Prose (2021) - “Marilyn”
-The nation’s largest student-run, multi-camera, live award show in the nation, judged by industry professionals.
EVVY Nomination for Outstanding Nonfiction Prose (2021) - “The Spirit of She”
EVVY Nomination for Outstanding Nonfiction Prose (2021) - “Commodified Creativity: The Liberal Arts School and the Market”
Scholastic Arts and Writing Silver Key Award for A Journalism Portfolio Writing (2019)
-Silver Keys are awarded to stand-out works submitted to local programs that demonstrate exceptional ability in writing.
-Awarded for Journalism portfolio with focus on Featuring local artists and creatives.
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown Award for The Standard Newspaper (2016 and 2017)
-Crown Awards are the highest recognition given by the CSPA to a student print or digital medium for overall excellence.
-Awarded while Copy Editor and Managing Editor of The Standard.
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award for The Canyon Yearbook (2017)
-Gold Circle Awards are offered to recognize superior work by student journalists working with either print or online media.
-Awarded while Production Editor of The Canyon.
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Yearbook (Visual) Award (2017)
-Awarded to students who show excellence in yearbook design.
-Awarded for Arts and Lifestyle spreads.
Quill and Scroll Society (2017-2019)
-Awarded to students who have done superior work in some form of journalism or media work.