James Daley
Writing
Editing
Education
Design
About Me
Writing / Editing / Education / Design
I'm a creative professional with more than 10 years experience helping clients create fresh, original media properties across a wide range of subjects and audiences.
With editorial and design experience in both traditional and digital publishing, I’m well versed in all areas of content creation — from copy writing to web design to video production and beyond.
Additionally, I have extensive experience with online learning, working with both private companies and public universities to design, build, and implement online educational content.
- e-mail jamesdaley [at] gmail.com
- Phone 401 400 1676
- LinkedIn james-daley
- Freelance Available
Professional Services
Writing
Fiction; non-fiction; blogging; academic; copywriting and marketing.
Editing
Fiction and non-fiction book editing; digital content; acquisitions.
Video
Editing; post-production; kinetic typography; animation.
Design
Print; web design; branding; infographics; banners and ads.
Software Skills
Photoshop
Illustrator
After Effects
InDesign
HubSpot
WordPress
Resume
15 Years of Experience
Education
2005
MFA, Writing
Vermont College of Fine Arts2001
BA, Writing and Literature
Prescott CollegeExperience
2010 - Current
Editorial / Creative Director
LearningWorks for KidsManage staff of writers, editors, graphic designers, web developers, and interns. Various writing and design projects including blogs, articles, website copy, landing page layouts, ad and banner design, etc.
Dec 2008 - Present
Adjunct Faculty, Writing
University of Rhode Island; Rhode Island CollegeTeach various upper-level and introductory writing courses including Writing in Digital Environments, Travel Writing, Academic Writing, Writing Culture, and Research writing.
2004 - 2010
Acquisitions / Anthologies Editor
Dover PublicationsAcquisitions responsibilities included researching, pitching, and acquiring properties for publication, as well as negotiating publication rights and obtaining permissions for reprint. Anthologies responsibilities included pitching ideas, researching and compiling antholo- gies, managing budgets, and obtaining permissions.
2006 - 2008
English Faculty
Bishop Stang High SchoolTaught ninth grade honors English, journalism, and study skills; served as faculty advisor for the school newspaper.
2001 - 2002
Research Associate
Nationwide Research and ConsultingPerformed due diligence, legal, and financial research for journalists and investors.
