James
Spiro
Journalist and Freelance Writer
About Me
Over my career, I have coordinated successful media campaigns for clients and Fortune 500 companies that were subsequently published by mainstream and trade news sources - such as Yahoo, Bloomberg, Marketwatch, and Reuters. My contributions to documentaries and independent cinema have been fully credited on Netflix.
Today, I spend my professional life working on focusing my communication skills toward media liaising and the storytelling of real people and professional companies. I have worked with a select group of startups and help maintain their online presence through news distribution and media training.
Experience
2020 - Present
Journalist and Editor - CTech by Calcalist
I work with a dedicated team of journalists and experts as we explore the political, cultural, and social impacts of technology around us.
2014 - Present
Freelance Writer - Remote
I regularly contribute to news sources and media publications that focus on film, lifestyle and current events.
2018 - 2019
Editorial Director - Editor Choice
Editor Choice was a news and entertainment website dedicated to offering compelling content.
With 12.7 million monthly users, I was directly responsible for building and maintaining the editorial standard that was established and upheld by myself and freelance contributors.
2017 - 2018
Account Coordinator - Headline Media
Work with a team of professionals to represent Israeli companies on the global stage.
In regular communication with journalists from English and American written and broadcast media.
2016 - 2017
Content Manager - Apposta
I worked alongside a team of professionals to create and market inspiring content for a tech startup.
Directly managed marketing campaigns across the UK, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, and Scandinavia - helping bridge the communication gap between companies and the public.
2015 - 2016
Head Writer/Editor - IC Media Direct
Improve clients' and companies' SEO on Google searches, improving social media engagement, and positive publicity.
Craft and build media messages to the public to convey a better message.
2015
Film Journalist and Social Media Operator - The Vladar Company
Joined the team at the early stages of HorrorFilmCentral's creation and attained a significant rise in content and internet traffic by contributing regularly to the film news and entertainment website.
Acted as Production Coordinator on 'Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer', managed the problems of in-house production within the production team of the organisation. Fully credited on Netflix.
Education
2015
School of Visual Arts
Social Documentary Film, MFA - 3.53 GPA
Specialised skills: Cinematography, Editing, Producing, Film Theory, Visual Journalism
2013
University of Bedfordshire
Broadcast Journalism, BA - First Class
Specialised skills: Journalism, PR, Broadcasting, Radio, TV News, Law, Ethics, Public Administration