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David Seidman

@davidseidman

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Experienced editor and writer who delivers high-impact content and story-driven marketing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead editorial and content strategy—editing with rigor, improving growth metrics, and building strong teams to deliver standout stories and marketing materials for ambitious brands.

I’m a results-focused editor and writer who’s created and led projects earning $30 million for Disney, Simon & Schuster, the Los Angeles Times and other firms. I’ve edited for Investor’s Business Daily (rising to section editor in under a year) and developed award-winning comic and nonfiction content, while producing copy across news, web, marketing, and scripts.

My work centers on sharp editing, research & fact-checking, and clear brand voice—plus the ability to manage teams, processes, and timelines. I’ve recruited, hired and managed more than 100 writers and artists, trained 50+ students in copyediting, and built publishing and content divisions that scaled to large audiences and best-selling circulation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Editor, Writer, Instructor

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Brain For Hire

Mar 2019 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Created and led projects earning $30M for Disney, Simon & Schuster, the Los Angeles Times, and other firms. Edited and wrote 100+ stories from Lucasfilm, Marvel, Fox, DreamWorks, and managed 100+ writers and artists across major publishers and studios.

Editing Project Management Content Development Fact Checking Team Building Freelancer Writer Recruitment Brand Management

Content Marketing Specialist

Exela Technologies

Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)

Contributed strategy and research for webinars, infographics, affiliate/referral marketing, and related programs. Edited and/or wrote a full division website (dozens of blog posts, case studies, and marketing pieces), customer newsletter, 20+ email campaigns, and multiple video assets.

Content Marketing Strategy SEO & Content Email Marketing Social Media Content Webinars Infographics Affiliate Marketing B2B Copywriting

Content Marketing Writer

Informa

May 2017 - Apr 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Wrote and edited factual content and sales copy across sales, technology, healthcare, and other industries. Increased a monthly newsletter’s circulation from 1,669 to 7,661 over three years and improved email open rates by 27%.

B2B Content Writing Sales Copywriting Newsletter Writing Email Marketing Editing Performance Optimization

News Editor

Investor's Business Daily

May 2014 - May 2016 (2 years)

Edited news, features, and graphics for a 150,000-reader newspaper and its website. Fact-checked copy, corrected errors, and expanded responsibilities to managing two sections plus writing for both print and digital platforms.

News Editing Fact Checking Libel Risk Review Editorial Management News Writing Graphic Feature Editing Web Content Editing

Marketing Editor

Harman International

Apr 2009 - Feb 2013 (3 years 10 months)

Edited 5K+ publications, web pages, and marketing assets while enforcing trademark/copyright compliance. Implemented new processes to reduce errors and streamline production, and took on added writing, recruiting, and style-guide responsibilities.

Proofreading Trademark Copyright Compliance Process Improvement Web Content Newsletter Writing Brand Consistency

Editor, Writer, Marketer

Brain For Hire

Feb 1993 - Jul 2009 (16 years 5 months)

Edited and analyzed stories and scripts for clients including Arianna Huffington and Disney corporate communications; wrote for major publishers and digital platforms. Produced 500+ news stories and press releases, and planned and executed marketing promotions targeting 2,000+ journalists, retailers, and distributors.

Editorial Writing Marketing Strategy Content Marketing

Publications Editor

The Walt Disney Company

Sep 1988 - May 1993 (4 years 8 months)

Co-founded Disney Comics, growing from zero to $20M in sales within three years. Edited 12 of the line’s 20 best-selling comic books (1.3M+ unit sales, $2.5M earned) and produced a best-selling limited series (550K copies, $800K earned).

Publishing Operations Editorial Leadership Market Format Planning Content Production

Syndicate Editor

Los Angeles Times

Apr 1982 - Aug 1988 (6 years 4 months)

Edited nearly 15,000 syndicated features, including Ann Landers columns and B.C. comic strips. Discovered and developed comic properties (including Dilbert and FoxTrot) and managed entertainment rights from Lucasfilm and Paramount, plus estates of Bruce Lee and W.C. Fields.

Comic Strip Development Talent Development