Robbie McDonald has over 10 years of experience as a publishing professional, copy editor, and freelance journalist. He has worked for various print and online publications covering topics such as music, art, restaurants, and technology. McDonald holds a BA in Communication Studies from UCLA and is proficient in relevant software programs.

1. Robbie McDonald
3459 Loma Lada Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90065
323 317-7561
Summary
Publishing professional with more than ten years experience in both print publications
and web-based products. A versatile content provider and copy editor with special
abilities in music journalism, art criticism, restaurant reviews and cutting-edge web text.
UCLA graduate with BA in Communication Studies.
Experience:
Freelance Copy Editor and Journalist
2004 through the present
Clients include Sovereign Society, International Living, The European, Emerging Europe
Property Insider, Diligent Investor, Taipan Financial News and Red Zone
Editor and Work Flow Coordinator
NASDAQ OMX/GlobeNewswire
September 2008 through March 2013
Primary responsibilities included editing and coding client press releases for distribution
to the AP newswire; ensuring accuracy of financial tables, SEC compliance, and copy;
assigning work to editors and liaising with client services team.
Clients included Northrop Grumman, IMAX Corporation, Micron Technology and
Compuware.
Senior Entertainment Editor
Ticketmaster Publishing, Los Angeles, California
October 1999–April 2004
Northwest and Southern Regional Guides published monthly in Entertainment Weekly, a
multi-award winning publication with a circulation of more than 1,500,000.
• Developed e-guide, a web-based product with editors’ picks for music, theater, dance
and family events available through ticketmaster.com

2. • Contributed preview content to ticketmaster.com and Citysearch products including Fun
Finder, w’end 411 and a ticket sales alert with online monthly distribution of more than
one million
• Managed Ticketmaster promotions and marketing staff contributors throughout North
America
• Maintained close relationships with publicists, managers, record labels and venues
• Edited calendar listings, ensured accuracy and adherence to style stipulations
• Interviewed celebrities for feature pieces
• Production point person
Managing Editor
Transition News, Los Angeles, CA
October 1996–October 1999
Transition News and transitionnews.com, an international magazine and site targeting
those transitioning from military to private sector.
• Oversaw all content pertaining to the print publication as well as the site
• Assigned and top-edited feature pieces
• Interviewed profile personalities
• Primary prep-house and print contact
Executive Legal Assistant
Business and Legal Affairs, Spelling Entertainment, Republic Pictures, Los Angeles, CA
November 1994–September 1996
• Provided general paralegal support to Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs
• Prepared and revised talent, writer, and development contracts
• Oversaw legal file operations
Education
B.A. in Communication Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
Related Skills: Proficient in MS Word, Quark, Excel, Mac and PC systems
References and samples will be furnished upon request