Tanja M. Laden

Experience

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  Deluxe Entertainment Services Group

  Dec 2003 - Jan 2008

  Subtitle/Closed-Caption Editor

  Formerly Ascent Media Group (Creative Services and Media Services). Edited and proofread English TV and film scripts, transcripts, and non-scripted dialogue for both hearing and non-hearing viewers. Researched linguistic elements and prepared notes for translators.

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  Freelance

  Sept 2005 - now

  Author of articles, features, profiles, interviews, news items, and event listings for VICE, Juxtapoz, Food & Wine, Playboy, High Times, Los Angeles Times, Atlas Obscura, KCET, LA Weekly, Huffington Post, GOOD/Upworthy, LAist, Telegraph UK, Backstage, Dame Magazine, Artillery, Film Threat, Vs. Magazine, Los Angeles Beat, Whitehot, Discover Los Angeles, Bluecanvas, TravelAge West, and Explore. Creator of sponsored content for multinational brands such as Samsung and Microsoft. Wrote and edited promotional material including blog entries, social media posts, press releases, news items and announcements on products pertaining to technology and design for international brand marketing and PR agencies, PMK•BNC and DRS and Associates, as well as independent clients. Cover international press trips for industry travel trade magazine, TravelAge West.

  • Editorial Writer

    Sept 2005 - now

  • Branded Content Writer

    Sept 2005 - now
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  Flavorpill Media

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2013

  Managed a team of contributing writers while curating and recommending cultural events using Flavorpill's bespoke CMS. Copyedited, proofread, fact-checked, and published listings. Maintained Flavorpill LA's Twitter. Contributed regularly to Flavorpill’s sister site, Flavorwire. Sourced, wrote, and edited cultural events, working with Managing Editor in production of Flavorpill LA's weekly newsletter.

  • Managing Editor, Los Angeles

    Nov 2010 - Dec 2013

  • Deputy Editor, Los Angeles

    Sept 2008 - Nov 2010
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  VICE Media

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2017

  Creator of branded content in partnership with Espolòn Tequila, Beck’s Brewery, Sony, Disney, and SyFy. Wrote a variety of stories and authored a weekly column about art and spirituality in Southern California called “City of the Seekers.”

  • Branded Content Writer

    Jul 2012 - Sept 2017

  • Editorial Writer

    Jul 2012 - Sept 2017
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  Assistance League of Los Angeles

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Book Author

  Hired to research, write, and fact-check material for the centenary publication, "Assistance League of Los Angeles: The First 100 Years."

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  HIGH TIMES

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

  Researched, curated, and converted previously published content for syndication on HighTimes.com. Worked with a team of freelancers who produced written content about the cannabis lifestyle industry. Researched, edited, copyedited, fact-checked, syndicated, and published content on HighTimes.com. Wrote news and feature articles as necessary.

  • Editor At Large

    Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Editor

    Jul 2019 - Jan 2020
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  Static Media

  Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  News Editor

  Edited, fact-checked, and published written content on Explore.com and other Static Media brands, as necessary. Focused on precision, coherence, and SEO according to in-house style guide (based on AP guidelines). Offered feedback to writers when necessary. Coordinated with co-editors and content strategy team to maintain quality and adhere to editorial strategy and publishing standards.

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  Go There Communications

  Jan 2024 - now

  Founder & Chief Storyteller

  Manage and oversee all aspects of a boutique communications agency focusing on art, technology, travel, and more. Deliver storytelling, media outreach, and consultation services, with a focus on written communication.