Eric Alt

Eric Alt

Editorial Director at Activision Blizzard
Torrance, Estados Unidos

Sumário

I'm a writer, editor, and content producer who has, at one time or another, contributed everything from print features and digital content to marketing and promotion to video production and television - all with an eye towards creative engagement and humor. I've managed editorial teams, written celebrity profiles and in-depth longreads, pitched, written and produced comedy skits, managed brand-controlled social media accounts, done on-camera interviews, hosted professional panels, and been involved in just about anything else that can be read, watched, or shared.

Positions

Director of Editorial Content
Activision Blizzard
Estados Unidos
January 2022 - Present (2 anos 2 meses)
I am Director of Editorial Content for Activision Blizzard King's internal comms team, developing and executing content for the AB Newsroom that touches on all aspects of the gaming company worldwide.
Related Projects And Events
Freelance
2000 - Present (24 anos 2 meses)
Frequent writer and editor for Cosmopolitan, Inked, Nylon, Spin, Mental Floss, Mandatory.com, ModernMan.com, Realtor.com, Viggle.com, Maxim.com, and others.

Served as a member of the jury for the 2016 Epica Awards

Co-writer of the 2016 Clio Sports Awards hosted by Boomer Esiason

Co-writer of the 2015 Clio Awards hosted by Alec Baldwin

Co-writer of the 2015 KeyArt Awards hosted by Anthony Anderson

Copywriting consultant for Vayner Media

Copywriting consultant for Kahn Lucas

Script consultant/writer for series "Player vs. Pain" developed by SuperCreative

Script consultant/writer for Spike TV

Script consultant/writer for the G4 Network.
Brand & Content Director
Flexpower
Estados Unidos
January 2020 - January 2022 (2 anos)
As Brand & Content Director, I helped shape and direct the voice, tone, and messaging for the Santa Monica-based health and wellness brand. This included creating its blog and all its content, copywriting, PR, packaging, advertising, and all other marketing and brand development materials.
Editorial Content Director
New York, Estados Unidos
May 2017 - April 2019 (1 ano 11 meses)
I oversee content development and direction for clioawards.com as well as its award shows and related events.
Editor, CoCreate
Fast Company
June 2015 - May 2017 (1 ano 11 meses)
I am lead editor on Fast Company's CoCreate site, a hub for coverage of entertainment, advertising, the arts, and pop culture viewed with an eye towards innovation, process, and the ever-present question "what's next?"
Senior Editor
Whalerock Industries
December 2014 - May 2015 (5 meses)
I helped establish an editorial direction and style for a newly-rebranded HowardStern.com media hub, and prepped the site for launch by assigning, editing, and creating original content.
Senior Editor/Senior Copywriter
Tommy Hilfiger
August 2012 - April 2014 (1 ano 8 meses)
As Copywriter and Editor, I oversaw all Tommy Hilfiger marketing, PR, ecommerce, and social media initiatives. I worked closely with the in-house promotional design studio, the marketing and PR departments, creative services, and Tommy himself to write and edit all company-produced material including collection statements, promotional initiatives, in-store signage, digital content and social media outreach.
Senior Entertainment News Editor
NBC Universal
January 2011 - March 2012 (1 ano 2 meses)
I developed and oversaw all entertainment news across all of NBC’s affiliate sites (New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Connecticut, Miami, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Bay Area). Additionally, I crafted the tone and perspective of the “PopcornBiz” movie and TV blog, managed a team of writers and editors, established a social media voice for the PopcornBiz blog on Twitter and Facebook, and helped produce, edit and post original videos.
Deputy Editor
Maxim Magazine
March 2008 - December 2010 (2 anos 9 meses)
As the lead editor and primary writer for Maxim magazine’s official web site, I created ongoing franchises like the “DVD-siac” DVD and Blu-ray review section, the “Maxim Drinks With” video interview series, as well as ongoing comedy/entertainment features such as “Head to Head,” “Trailer Breakdown,” and others. As part of the site’s original editorial team at its launch in 2000, I crafted much of the tone and style that still persists today. In addition, I managed a staff of editors, cultivated and maintained freelance contacts, promoting the site through social media, worked with ads/sales and marketing teams to develop Maxim-branded initiatives, and represented Maxim.com at press events, functions, on television, online, and on radio.
Head Writer, "Attack of the Show"
G4 Media
January 2005 - April 2007 (2 anos 3 meses)
As the first head writer on “Attack of the Show,” I was instrumental in crafting the voice of the program as it transitioned from the service-oriented “Screen Savers” to a pop culture news and entertainment show. This meant working closely with the hosts to establish the AOTS perspective, as well as bringing together a writing team to conceive and execute original comedy skits and franchises, such as “Set Diaries,” “One More Thing…” and “This Week in Suck.” I also worked closely with the show promotional department to craft and execute advertising initiatives.

Educação

Bachelor of Arts Field Of Study English

1992 - 1996 (4 anos)

Associações pro

Hockey Players in Business

Member
January 2018 - Present (6 anos 2 meses)

Other professional activities

Epica Awards, Paris

Awards Jury Member
2016 (1 ano)

PHNX 2022

Awards Jury Member

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