Highly skilled writer and editor
Jeffrey R. Sipe
275 Nassau Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222
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Writer/journalist/copywriter with international experience writing on a wide range of topics in numerous genres and platforms. Seeking position as head writer/senior copywriter in a commercial venture.
? Freelance journalism has appeared in Variety, The Financial Times, The Independent, Sight and Sound, Later, The Hartford Courant, Time Out New York, The Far Eastern Economic Review and other publications in the US, UK and Australia.
? Wide-ranging interview experience with figures from the business, political and entertainment sectors.
Writing and Journalism Experience
APCO WORLDWIDE (Saudi Arabia/New York) 2017 – 2020
External Consultant/Head writer and editor
? From 2017, I worked on-site in Jeddah, Riyadh and Bahrain as well as remotely from New York on various projects, including the Center for International Communication (CIC) in the Ministry of Culture and Information, Jeddah/Riyadh/NYC; the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), Bahrain; and the Royal Commission for AlUla, Riyadh. All writing done in English.
? At Bahrain EDB, focused on promoting Fintech and entrepreneurial landscape of country
? Met with Saudi ministers and ministerial chiefs of staff and oversaw meetings with outside vendors
? Created extensive fact sheet files and talking points for Saudi officials meeting with international press
? First and last eyes on press releases, op-eds, speeches, news/feature stories, fact sheets, emails, etc.
THE ARAB WEEKLY (------------) New York 2016-2017
Contributor
? First New York contributor to London-based weekly dealing with issues affecting the Arab world
? Built inroads to local Arab and MENA communities
? Wrote NYC-based stories connected to global news
TRACCS PR (Jeddah/New York) 2013-2019
Head English Copywriter for top PR firm in the Middle East (part-time contract)
? First and last eyes on press releases, website content, video scripts, corporate speeches, business letters, corporate newsletters, and all types of collateral
? Serviced accounts of top-level Saudi and international clients, including ALJ (Toyota distributor in Saudi Arabia), KPMG, AbbVie, King Abdullah Economic City, King Abdullah Port, Economic Cities Authority, Fakieh Aquarium, Pepsi, Jotun, Effat University, Tetra Pak and Rubaiyat Department Store, among others
NESMA HOLDING (Jeddah) 2012-2015
Writer (regular freelance)
? Produced copy for brochures, corporate yearbooks, prequalification booklets, web content, entire websites and more for a wide array of Nesma companies (from home décor to security companies to companies involved in major infrastructure projects)
KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) 2011-2015
Head writer at the English Language Institute (ELI)
? Wrote, edited and proofread 300-page self-study document, the centerpiece of Institute’s successful accreditation bid
? Content manager/writer for ELI website; rewrote/updated entire website
? Head writer for official correspondence and speeches for both ELI administrators and top-level university officials
? Assisted ELI Dean and numerous Vice Deans with English documents when necessary
THE NATIONAL (Abu Dhabi, UAE) 2007 - 2010
Page editor/Online editor
? Managed daily online Arts and Life section, including writing stories, editing stories for house style, writing web headlines and uploading stories to website using Saxotech, Saxo Online and SlideShowPro
? Edited Arts and Life stories for both online and print pages
? Designed pages for print edition prior to online assignment
? Wrote numerous stories for print and online editions
SAUDI GAZETTE (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) 2005 - 2007
Managing Editor
? Managed 25-person newsroom
? Wrote daily editorials and edited comment pages
? Approved selection of wire copy for features, international and local news section
? Heavy line editing of locally reported and translated stories
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER 2001-2004
New York Film Reporter
? Covered independent film industry in New York and Los Angeles
? Produced semi-annual reports on state of the independent industry
? Attended and provided coverage of various trade events, including Cannes, Sundance, American Film Market and ShowEast
SCREEN INTERNATIONAL/MOVING PICTURES INTERNATIONAL 1987 – 1994; 1997-2001
Asian Correspondent/New York Correspondent/US Editor
? Represented publications at numerous international film industry events, including the Cannes Film Festival, the Berlinale, American Film Market (AFM) in LA, MIFED in Milan, the London Screenings and other business gatherings.
Languages
? Excellent Portuguese reading, writing and speaking skills
? Strong working knowledge of Spanish
? Basic Arabic
? Reading knowledge of French
? Basic German conversational skills
Education
? B.A., Comparative Literature, Indiana University
? Certificate in Film Studies, Indiana University
? Indiana University Overseas Studies Program, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Jeffrey R. Sipe
275 Nassau Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Cell phone:------------
E-mail: ------------
Writer/journalist/copywriter with international experience writing on a wide range of topics in numerous genres and platforms. Seeking position as head writer/senior copywriter in a commercial venture.
? Freelance journalism has appeared in Variety, The Financial Times, The Independent, Sight and Sound, Later, The Hartford Courant, Time Out New York, The Far Eastern Economic Review and other publications in the US, UK and Australia.
? Wide-ranging interview experience with figures from the business, political and entertainment sectors.
Writing and Journalism Experience
APCO WORLDWIDE (Saudi Arabia/New York) 2017 – 2020
External Consultant/Head writer and editor
? From 2017, I worked on-site in Jeddah, Riyadh and Bahrain as well as remotely from New York on various projects, including the Center for International Communication (CIC) in the Ministry of Culture and Information, Jeddah/Riyadh/NYC; the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), Bahrain; and the Royal Commission for AlUla, Riyadh. All writing done in English.
? At Bahrain EDB, focused on promoting Fintech and entrepreneurial landscape of country
? Met with Saudi ministers and ministerial chiefs of staff and oversaw meetings with outside vendors
? Created extensive fact sheet files and talking points for Saudi officials meeting with international press
? First and last eyes on press releases, op-eds, speeches, news/feature stories, fact sheets, emails, etc.
THE ARAB WEEKLY (------------) New York 2016-2017
Contributor
? First New York contributor to London-based weekly dealing with issues affecting the Arab world
? Built inroads to local Arab and MENA communities
? Wrote NYC-based stories connected to global news
TRACCS PR (Jeddah/New York) 2013-2019
Head English Copywriter for top PR firm in the Middle East (part-time contract)
? First and last eyes on press releases, website content, video scripts, corporate speeches, business letters, corporate newsletters, and all types of collateral
? Serviced accounts of top-level Saudi and international clients, including ALJ (Toyota distributor in Saudi Arabia), KPMG, AbbVie, King Abdullah Economic City, King Abdullah Port, Economic Cities Authority, Fakieh Aquarium, Pepsi, Jotun, Effat University, Tetra Pak and Rubaiyat Department Store, among others
NESMA HOLDING (Jeddah) 2012-2015
Writer (regular freelance)
? Produced copy for brochures, corporate yearbooks, prequalification booklets, web content, entire websites and more for a wide array of Nesma companies (from home décor to security companies to companies involved in major infrastructure projects)
KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) 2011-2015
Head writer at the English Language Institute (ELI)
? Wrote, edited and proofread 300-page self-study document, the centerpiece of Institute’s successful accreditation bid
? Content manager/writer for ELI website; rewrote/updated entire website
? Head writer for official correspondence and speeches for both ELI administrators and top-level university officials
? Assisted ELI Dean and numerous Vice Deans with English documents when necessary
THE NATIONAL (Abu Dhabi, UAE) 2007 - 2010
Page editor/Online editor
? Managed daily online Arts and Life section, including writing stories, editing stories for house style, writing web headlines and uploading stories to website using Saxotech, Saxo Online and SlideShowPro
? Edited Arts and Life stories for both online and print pages
? Designed pages for print edition prior to online assignment
? Wrote numerous stories for print and online editions
SAUDI GAZETTE (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) 2005 - 2007
Managing Editor
? Managed 25-person newsroom
? Wrote daily editorials and edited comment pages
? Approved selection of wire copy for features, international and local news section
? Heavy line editing of locally reported and translated stories
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER 2001-2004
New York Film Reporter
? Covered independent film industry in New York and Los Angeles
? Produced semi-annual reports on state of the independent industry
? Attended and provided coverage of various trade events, including Cannes, Sundance, American Film Market and ShowEast
SCREEN INTERNATIONAL/MOVING PICTURES INTERNATIONAL 1987 – 1994; 1997-2001
Asian Correspondent/New York Correspondent/US Editor
? Represented publications at numerous international film industry events, including the Cannes Film Festival, the Berlinale, American Film Market (AFM) in LA, MIFED in Milan, the London Screenings and other business gatherings.
Languages
? Excellent Portuguese reading, writing and speaking skills
? Strong working knowledge of Spanish
? Basic Arabic
? Reading knowledge of French
? Basic German conversational skills
Education
? B.A., Comparative Literature, Indiana University
? Certificate in Film Studies, Indiana University
? Indiana University Overseas Studies Program, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil