Leemurray
Contact
553 Illinois Avenue
McDonald, Ohio 44437
330.978.7537
leejamesmurray@gmail.com LeeJamesMurray.com
Education
M.A., Professional and Technical Writing
Youngstown State University, 2017
B.A., Professional and Technical Writing
Certificate, Entrepreneurship
Youngstown State University, 2015
summa cum laude
Key Skills
Storytelling
Technical & SEO Writing
Editing
Video & Animation
Podcast Production
Proficiencies
Adobe PhotoShop
Adobe After Effects
Premier Pro
Audacity
Wix
Microsoft Office Suite
Overview
Senior-level content marketing professional and plain-language advocate with a knack for turning complex technical concepts into ideas everyone can understand. Results-focused and data-driven with a healthy dose of relentless passion, I help brands and thought leaders communicate more effectively.
Experience
Senior Content Editor | Good Place Holdings | 2017 – present
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Developed diverse range of content for family of industrial B2B brands (technical articles, digital and print ads, blog and social, tradeshow promotion, etc.)
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Handled all aspects of video and podcasts (concept to completion)
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Built experiential sales tools and promotional sites
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Managed and edited content from freelance and agency writers
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Concepted and executed content strategy for international trade organization startup
Associate Lecturer | The University of Akron | 2018 – present
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Designed copywriting and content marketing workshops for senior business and marketing students
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Served as lead instructor for intensive business writing courses
Associate Editor | Transformer Technology Magazine | 2019 – 2020
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Served as industry-certified technical editor for international power industry publication
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Formatted articles to IEEE standards and trade magazine requirements
Contributing Writer | Fatherly | 2018
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Pitched/produced essay for the leading digital media brand for dads
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Identified and interviewed sources for research-based articles
Reporter | TheNewsOutlet.org | 2012 – 2013
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Served as beat reporter for online newspaper
Received AP award for investigative journalism