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Justin DiPego

@justindipego

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I create, edit, and produce stories across publishing, film, and digital media.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a full-time or part-time role where I can apply my creative, editorial, and educational experience to empower others. I'm open to flexible schedules and all shifts.

I've spent more than 30 years writing, editing, and creating stories across novels, screenplays, film, audiobooks, and digital publishing. My novels include Seven o’Clock Man, Wrong Side of a Workingman, and Knuckle Sandwich.

Through DiPego Now Entertainment, I've developed screenwriting projects with MGM, Touchstone Pictures, ABC Television, Mind in Motion, and Singer/White. I also coach, consult on, and doctor scripts; edit manuscripts for authors and self-publishing houses; design book covers; and narrate audiobooks.

As Senior Editor at DoItYourself.com, I helped move the site from worst to first in the home-improvement space. I assigned and edited articles, developed content strategy and SEO-driven topics, coordinated subject-matter experts and in-house editors, and maintained safety and information standards.

I've also produced and performed in the award-winning one-man horror film #1915House and handled production for YouTube and social media projects. Across creative, instructional, and service businesses, I've trained teams, managed operations, and focused on clear communication, quality, and empowering others.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Editor

DoItYourself.com

Led the site from worst to first in the home improvement space. Managed and coordinated outside experts and in-house editors, assigned and edited articles, and developed content strategy.

Editing Content Management SEO Team Management Content Strategy

Owner / Operator

DiPego Now Entertainment

Author of novels and screenwriter with development deals at major studios. Provides script coaching, freelance editing, book cover design, and audiobook narration.

Writing Editing Screenwriting Writing Coach Book Cover Design Audio Narration

Owner / Operator

JGD Home Services

Managed all aspects of a service-based business including scheduling, client relations, material procurement, and subcontractor coordination. Ensured projects stayed on schedule and within budget.

Scheduling Client Relations Material Procurement Inventory Control Subcontractor coordination

Independent Filmmaking

Independent

Producer and performer for an award-winning independent horror film. Handled pre-production, production, and post-production for multiple YouTube channels and social media platforms.

Film Production Video Editing Camera Operation Lighting Audio Editing

Certified Solatube Skylight Installer

Oxnard to Pasadena

Installed residential skylights with precision and care. Scheduled appointments, confirmed material availability, and maintained organized and safe tools and equipment.

Skylight Installation Scheduling Tool Maintenance

Ranch Manager / Trail Guide

Southern California

Guided groups on trail rides prioritizing safety and guest experience. Managed daily inventory controls, facility inspections, and coordinated with vendors and subcontractors.

Trail Ride Guiding Inventory Control Facility Maintenance Vendor coordination Meal Preparation

Program Manager / Riding Instructor

Topanga / Malibu

Developed instructional materials and lesson plans for a riding school. Supervised and trained teams of wranglers and instructors on safety procedures and customer service.

Instructional Design Training Team Supervision Customer Service