Résumé

Eric C. Griffith
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-233-4760; e-mail

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Over a decade and a half of experience writing and editing for magazines and online publications
• Proficient and prolific computer skills, including expertise in networking, operating systems, hardware/gadgets, and the Internet.
• Experience working with freelancers to keep multiple projects on schedule concurrently.
• Media savvy due to a love of television, films, books, and comic books
  

ZIFF DAVIS MEDIA

PC Magazine/PCMag.com, Senior Writer
July 2007 to present
• Write and edit features for every issue of the magazine on a variety of topics.
• Write blog posts for sites like AppScout.com.
• Work with senior staff on deciding editorial calendar.
  

JUPITERMEDIA/INT Media/internet.com

Wi-Fi Planet & PracticallyNetworked, Managing Editor and Conference Co-Chairperson
September 2001 to present

• Assign and edit all product reviews, case studies, how-to stories, tutorials, columns, and other coverage of home and small business networking.
  
• Write all original daily news coverage of the wireless LAN industry.
  
• Serve as co-chairperson in coordination of company-run tradeshows and expos by making content decisions, booking speakers and moderating panels.
  

Access Media Inc.

Access Internet Magazine, Senior Editor, Technology
1999 - 2001, Needham, MA
• Senior editor for weekly newspaper supplement read by 14 million consumers in 9 million households
• Edited, scheduled, and generated topics for the Personal Tech and Entertainment sections, including Internet-related celebrity profiles, film, music, and TV coverage as well as hardware reviews, tips, and advice
• Edited the “Ask Leo” question and answer help column written by Leo Laporte
• Planned, assigned, edited, and frequently wrote cover stories
• Wrote and edited weekly e-mail newsletter
• Project manager on revamp/redesign of AccessMagazine.com Web site
• Represented the magazine on television (TechTV) and at industry tradeshows including Comdex, E3, CES and PC Expo

WildWeb, Inc. / OneZero Media

WildWeb Games, Lead Editor/Senior Producer
1999 , Newton, MA

• Managed editorial staff of gaming site with target audience of 18- to 34-year-olds. Directed all freelance assignments, top edited copy, supervised posting of all content
• Extensively involved in planning, direction and design for WildWeb.com
• Wrote for other channels including television, movies and WildWeb TV Show

Ziff-Davis Publishing

FamilyPC, Senior Associate Editor/Web Producer
1995 - 1999, Northampton, MA

• Developed and edited content for reviews and online sections of magazine; created original content for FamilyPC on the Web (www.familypc.com)
• Wrote features and copy for online, reviews, gaming, help, and news sections
• Maintained contact with vendors and Web site publishers; tracked news and goings-on in Web development, design, and content
• Responsible for production and publication of content for FamilyPC on the Web, including all graphic design, text, and media elements
• Worked with national staff of ZDNet (www.zdnet.com) on strategic initiatives to increase Web site traffic, click-through, and ad impressions
• Represented the magazine at national trade shows including COMDEX, E3, and Internet World

   

FamilyPC, Assistant Editor - Hardware
1994-1995, Northampton, MA

• Founding staff member of FamilyPC
• Assigned and edited hardware reviews and features written by freelancers
• Tracked new product announcements
• Maintained comprehensive database of vendors, writers and assignments
• Provided technical support to staff on DOS/Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and MacOS

Windows Sources, Editorial Assistant - Reviews
1992-1994, New York, NY

• Founding staff member of Windows Sources
• Assisted with Hands-On Reviews section
• Acquired and tracked all evaluation hardware units and software products for review
• Wrote and edited monthly New Products Section
• Expanded responsibilities to editing technical columns

WEB SITE AFFILIATIONS

• Comic Book Legal Defense Fund – Volunteer services as primary site designer and content administrator since 1997.
• ElaineStGeorge.com – Design, HTML coding, and implementation.
• Squished Frog Productions – Personal site

Design work:

• LABMED – Donated Design and HTML coding
• Masslive – Freelance HTML coding, design, and media creation; served as project manager to implement a Web Cam broadcast from Mt. Snow Ski Resort
• Agility-Equipment.com - Design and HTML coding
• DigitalFocus – Design and HTML coding
• It's PAWSible Dog Training – Design and HTML coding

Ithaca College Ithaca, NY
1992 — Bachelor of Science in Television/Radio; Writing Program minor

Available Upon Request