Jen Hobbs

Experience

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  Watson-Guptill Publications

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Publicist

  Facilitated multiple national book tours for authors with local, national, and syndicated media coverage for three imprints: Amphoto, Back Stage, and Billboard books. Trained publicity assistants, managed freelance publicist relationships, developed a platform building playbook for authors.

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  Parts Models

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  Commercial Print Model
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  Skyhorse Publishing, Inc

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Publicity Director

  Led publicity department and provided in-house publicity for all authors (160+ new books per year) including high profile celebrities, Oscar and Emmy award-winning writers; secured book reviews, interviews, and book excerpts for authors in print/online publications as well as national TV and syndicated radio programs. Established Skyhorse as a leading independent publishing house despite competitive industry landscape.

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  Publicity, Marketing, Promotions, & Communications

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2015

  Media Communications and Publicity Director

  Freelance / Contract / Project Based Positions• Executed all aspects of national publicity campaigns for diverse clients including: politicians, celebrities, entrepreneurs, lifestyle products, and authors; Booked interviews clients on tv, radio, print and online publications. • Provided media coaching; wrote media pitches, press materials, marketing materials, interview questions.• Identified celebrity endorsement opportunities, key product placement, sponsorships and integrated marketing.• Consulted clients on building and developing social media audiences and website design/layout/SEO. Show less

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  Florida Atlantic University

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Writing Consultant

  Consulted and mentored undergraduate and graduate students (including ESL students) on research paper format, MLA/APA formatting, grammatical errors, improving thesis statements and other aspects of essay writing.

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  Miami Dade College

  Feb 2012 - May 2013

  Writing Instructor

  As ENC 1113 Writing Instructor, I developed a syllabus of class work, homework, and one-on-one instruction for a diverse range of learners, including English as a second language (ESL) students. The course improved students’ performance in writing, grammar, research and formatting for APA and MLA papers. ENC 1113 students were more knowledgeable and better prepared for English Composition classes as well as written requirements for all other courses.

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  Ora TV

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2015

  Head Publicist, Producer, Social Media Director

  Ora TV - Digital Media Corporation Jesse Ventura's digital tv show "Off the Grid" Jesse Ventura's podcast "We the People" Larry King's digital tv shows "PoliticKING" and "Larry King Now" • Executed public relations campaign for the launch of Jesse Ventura’s digital TV show "Off The Grid" and podcast "We the People" - wrote blue cards, booked guests, handled logistics for weekly episodes. • Strategist for content layout and organization of the "Off The Grid" home page; directed social media activity for Jesse Ventura and Larry King's channels. • Publicist for Larry King’s Emmy-nominated digital TV shows "Larry King Now" and "PolitiKING" (available on Hulu, YouTube, and Ora.tv); executed multiple PR campaigns for Larry King in NYC and LA. Show less

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  Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO)

  Dec 2013 - Feb 2015

  Community Affairs Specialist II

  • Assisted in the strategy and execution of digital video community awareness campaigns such as writing and editing PSA videos and planning public safety events with multiple BSO departments, community leaders and local business partners.• Wrote speeches and articles on law enforcement initiatives.

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  Skyhorse Publishing, Inc

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Co-author of Jesse Ventura's Marijuana Manifesto

  Ghostwriter and co-author of "Jesse Ventura's Marijuana Manifesto." Published September 2016 by Skyhorse Publishing and distributed by Simon & Schuster. Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent book stores nationwide in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook.Book trailer: https://youtu.be/TKWA7t0W8csJen Hobbs and Jesse Ventura discussing hemp: https://youtu.be/Vw7k0-ULFwg

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  Freelance (Self employed)

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2022

  Producer, Head of Publicity, Social Media Director

  T&R Productions 2016 - 2022 Los Angeles, CA & Washington, DC"The World According to Jesse" - Cable TV and Digital Distribution“The World According to Jesse” was a political show starring former Independent Governor of Minnesota, Jesse Ventura. The half-hour political series aired weekly from 2016 to 2022 and amassed millions of views.Secured national media and publicity opportunities for Jesse Ventura. Wrote episode scripts, booked guests, handled logistics/production calendar, created graphics and social media posts to boost engagement, audience reach, and overall views. Show less

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  Skyhorse Publishing, Inc

  Dec 2017 - Jan 2019

  Author of American Hemp

  Author of "American Hemp: How Growing Our Newest Cash Crop Can Improve Our Health, Clean Our Environment, and Slow Climate Change." Published April 2019 by Skyhorse Publishing and distributed by Simon & Schuster. Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, independent book sellers nationwide.

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  Ulysses Press

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  Author of Cooking with CBD

  Author of "Cooking with CBD: 50 Delicious Cannabidiol- and Hemp-Infused Recipes for Whole Body Healing without the High." Published June 2020 by Ulysses Press; distributed by Simon & Schuster

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  Nimble solutions

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2024

  Director of Content Marketing

  Develop and execute nimble's content marketing strategy by creating and distributing engaging resources across various platforms and channels, primarily for a B2B audience.

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  Kevin Anderson & Associates

  Sept 2024 - now

  Ghostwriter for hire