# Justin DiPego

Justin DiPego is a remote worker on Himalayas, Senior Editor at DoItYourself.com, based in United States.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@justindipego

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I create, edit, and produce stories across publishing, film, and digital media.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | United States |
| Authorized to work in | United States |
| Salary expectations | 45k+ USD |
| Job categories | Editor, Writer, Screenwriting, Graphic Designer, Instructor, Content Manager, Video Producer, Audiobook Narrator |
| Skills | Creative Writing, Editing, Editorial Development, Writing Coach, Writing Consulting, Script Doctoring, Graphic Design, Book Cover Design, Screenwriting, Content Strategy, SEO, Content Creation, Manuscript Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Audio Narration, Voice Recording, Video Production, Audio Production, Cameras, Lighting Equipment, Audio Equipment, Video Editing, Audio Editing, Instructional Design, Lesson Planning, Corporate Trainer, Team Supervision, Customer Service, Client Relations, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Inventory Control, Stock Ordering, Record keeping, Facility Maintenance, Tool Use, Equipment Operation, Safety and Sanitation, Food Safety, Meal Preparation, Construction, Remodeling |

## What I'm looking for

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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.
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## About

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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.
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## Experience

### Senior Editor

DoItYourself.com

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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.
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Skills: Editing, Content-Management, SEO, Team-Management, Content-Strategy

### Owner / Operator

DiPego Now Entertainment

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Author of novels and screenwriter with development deals at major studios. Provides script coaching, freelance editing, book cover design, and audiobook narration.
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Skills: Writing, Editing, Screenwriting, Writing-Coach, Book-Cover-Design, Audio-Narration

### Owner / Operator

JGD Home Services

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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.
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Skills: Scheduling, Client-Relations, Material-Procurement, Inventory-Control, Subcontractor-coordination

### Independent Filmmaking

Independent

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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.
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Skills: Film-Production, Video-Editing, Camera-Operation, Lighting, Audio-Editing

### Certified Solatube Skylight Installer

Oxnard to Pasadena

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Installed residential skylights with precision and care. Scheduled appointments, confirmed material availability, and maintained organized and safe tools and equipment.
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Skills: Skylight-Installation, Scheduling, Tool-Maintenance

### Ranch Manager / Trail Guide

Southern California

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Guided groups on trail rides prioritizing safety and guest experience. Managed daily inventory controls, facility inspections, and coordinated with vendors and subcontractors.
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Skills: Trail-Ride-Guiding, Inventory-Control, Facility-Maintenance, Vendor-coordination, Meal-Preparation

### Program Manager / Riding Instructor

Topanga / Malibu

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Developed instructional materials and lesson plans for a riding school. Supervised and trained teams of wranglers and instructors on safety procedures and customer service.
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Skills: Instructional-Design, Training, Team-Supervision, Customer-Service

## Education

### University of California, Santa Cruz

Bachelor's Degree, Literature/Creative Writing

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Bachelor's degree in Literature and Creative Writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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## Tech stack

- Microsoft Word

To contact Justin, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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