What People Say About Me:
"I remember the day we met. You had a big smile and were incredibly nice. Very good first and lasting impression." -Danny, owner of Danny's Bagel in Guangzhou, China
"I remember the day we met. You had a big smile and were incredibly nice. Very good first and lasting impression." -Danny, owner of Danny's Bagel in Guangzhou, China
Matthew J. Lubin
New Jersey, USA
Websites: http://www.boozefoodtravel.com, http://www.totaltaipei.com
Summary:
Versatile and creative editor, proofreader, and writer with international experience using AP, Chicago, and in-house styles. Adept at content strategy to drive online traffic.
Education:
Naropa University Boulder, CO
M.F.A. in Writing & Poetics, Prose Concentration, July 2005
The Pennsylvania State University – Main Campus University Park, PA
B.A. in English with Creative Writing Emphasis, May 2002
University of Westminster, Fall Semester 2000 London, UK
Bridge-Linguatec, TEFL Certificate, July 2005
Employment History:
2018 — 2019
Associate Editor, Jing Travel & Jing Daily, New York
2015 — 2016
Financial Editor, Yuanta Investment Consulting, Taipei, Taiwan
2012 — 2014
Copy Editor, Asia Desk, BrightWire, Inc., New York, NY
2005 — Present
Freelance Editor, Writer, and Teacher
2010 — 2013
Adjunct Instructor, Writing Tutor, Hudson County Community College, Jersey City, NJ
2007 — 2009
Professor of Academic Writing, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen Graduate School, China
2005 — 2007
EFL Instructor, Tsinghua Experimental School and Only English, Shenzhen, China
2002 — 2003
Assistant Editor, New Jersey Law Journal, Newark, NJ
Skills:
Technical: QuarkXPress; MS Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint; HTML; WordPress; Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Acrobat; BlackBoard; SEO; Google Suite; Buffer; MailChimp
Foreign Languages: Mandarin Chinese
Publications:
Business Insider, June 2018; Expat.com (Taiwan), 2018; International News Lens, Aug. 2017
Taiwan News, 2017; FluentU ESL Teachers website, 2014-15;
Scoot (in-flight magazine), 2015; Featured Travel Contributor Yahoo! Network, 2010-11;
TravelSort, 2011; Freelancewritinggigs.com, 2009;
Asia’s Best Hotels & Resorts, 2007; Shenzhen Daily, Oct. 31, 2008;
Unshod Quills, 2012; American Poets Abroad, 2008;
Ink Collective, 2007; The Aroostook Review, Summer 2007
Affiliations:
The National Tutoring Association
Triangle Fraternity, Penn State Chapter -- alumnus, chapter newsletter editor (2001-2002)
New Jersey, USA
Websites: http://www.boozefoodtravel.com, http://www.totaltaipei.com
Summary:
Versatile and creative editor, proofreader, and writer with international experience using AP, Chicago, and in-house styles. Adept at content strategy to drive online traffic.
- Created in-house style guides
- Designed and launched websites (media, travel, and literary journal)
- Areas of expertise: finance, business, travel, education, general news
Education:
Naropa University Boulder, CO
M.F.A. in Writing & Poetics, Prose Concentration, July 2005
The Pennsylvania State University – Main Campus University Park, PA
B.A. in English with Creative Writing Emphasis, May 2002
University of Westminster, Fall Semester 2000 London, UK
Bridge-Linguatec, TEFL Certificate, July 2005
Employment History:
2018 — 2019
Associate Editor, Jing Travel & Jing Daily, New York
- Wrote 4 to 7 articles per week, covering Chinese outbound travel trends, financial and economic analysis, and marketing campaigns targeting Chinese tourists. Some articles are translated from Chinese-language sources
- Edited and proofread articles; managed editorial calendars; maintained freelance writer pool
- Managed social media accounts and grew organic following; created newsletters for Jing Travel
2015 — 2016
Financial Editor, Yuanta Investment Consulting, Taipei, Taiwan
- Edit, proofread, and prioritize financial reports on companies/industries in Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong; ensure reports follow consistent style and format; publish reports in CMS
- Compile internal monthly readership reports; create daily regional report emails; maintain coverage list
- Train new editors; update and revise in-house style guide
2012 — 2014
Copy Editor, Asia Desk, BrightWire, Inc., New York, NY
- Edit and prioritize 60-80 English-language business, finance, and industry news summaries per day from bilingual writers in Asia and Europe using CMS in fast-paced environment; ensure accurate translations, that all relevant information is included, and that content meets materiality threshold
- Write engaging headlines to improve client email open rates
- Maintain consistency in coverage, train backup copy editors and new writing staff, update style guide and company documents to improve content quality and workflow
2005 — Present
Freelance Editor, Writer, and Teacher
- Write and edit content for clients, including business and law book publisher, Hong Kong startup advice website, ESL teachers website, Taiwanese media, in-flight magazines, and SEO content sites
- Promote brands and organizations to increase client visibility and engagement on social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Sina Weibo)
- Source and summarize Chinese-language news in English and aggregate event and activities listings for TotalTaipei.com
- Write travel articles, review products, take and edit photos, establish partnerships with related products and services for BoozeFoodTravel.com
- Created, designed, and launched Terracotta Typewriter, the only English-language, China-themed literary journal, in December 2008
- Solicit literary works, write book reviews, interview authors, and review unsolicited submissions
2010 — 2013
Adjunct Instructor, Writing Tutor, Hudson County Community College, Jersey City, NJ
- Teach 9-12 credits of ESL levels 4 and 5 for academic writing, grammar, reading, and academic discussion per semester
- Edit and evaluate student essays for structure and content
- Prepare students for department level and exit exams
- Adapt syllabus each semester to better serve student needs
- Tutor (21-24 hours per week) all levels of ESL, English, and writing in the humanities
- Mentor new tutors; facilitate English 101 exit exam workshop
2007 — 2009
Professor of Academic Writing, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen Graduate School, China
- Teach M.S. and Ph.D. students process of academic writing in English, business and resume writing, and presentations; improve essay structure, grammar, and vocabulary; evaluate essays
- Develop and review curriculum each semester
2005 — 2007
EFL Instructor, Tsinghua Experimental School and Only English, Shenzhen, China
- Teach 20-25 classes per week of reading, writing, and speaking in English (Years 1, 2, 5-12, and adults)
- Create lesson plans, worksheets, exams; evaluate student progress
2002 — 2003
Assistant Editor, New Jersey Law Journal, Newark, NJ
- Proofread and correct articles in QuarkXPress; fix layout problems
- Solicit articles and press releases, write articles, and lay-out pages; correspond with law firms and corporations
- Customer service and technical support for daily email service
Skills:
Technical: QuarkXPress; MS Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint; HTML; WordPress; Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Acrobat; BlackBoard; SEO; Google Suite; Buffer; MailChimp
Foreign Languages: Mandarin Chinese
Publications:
Business Insider, June 2018; Expat.com (Taiwan), 2018; International News Lens, Aug. 2017
Taiwan News, 2017; FluentU ESL Teachers website, 2014-15;
Scoot (in-flight magazine), 2015; Featured Travel Contributor Yahoo! Network, 2010-11;
TravelSort, 2011; Freelancewritinggigs.com, 2009;
Asia’s Best Hotels & Resorts, 2007; Shenzhen Daily, Oct. 31, 2008;
Unshod Quills, 2012; American Poets Abroad, 2008;
Ink Collective, 2007; The Aroostook Review, Summer 2007
Affiliations:
The National Tutoring Association
Triangle Fraternity, Penn State Chapter -- alumnus, chapter newsletter editor (2001-2002)