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Raphael Rosalen

@raphaelrosalen

Editor and publisher at Seventh Press, shaping a literature, podcast, and music release from concept to launch.

United States
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At Seventh Press, I founded an independent imprint and shape its editorial vision and publishing strategy. I edit and commission works, guide projects through development and production, and oversee design and brand identity across releases.

As Managing Editor of JCMS: Journal of Cinema and Media Studies, I manage the journal’s production calendar and deadlines, handle internal and public-facing communication, and oversee developmental editing.

At the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, I researched LGBTQIA+ filmmakers and content, then oversaw the Cultural Equity and Inclusion Project database. That work included training researchers, improving workflows, and presenting to stakeholders.

My work also includes teaching film and media at the University of Southern California and film curation research at The Museum of Modern Art. I’m pursuing a Ph.D. in Film and Media Studies at UC Irvine and am ABD.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Seventh Press logoSP
Current

Editor & Publisher

Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

- Founded an independent imprint for bold, modern, and hybrid storytelling
- Shapes editorial vision and publishing strategy from concept to release.
- Edits and commissions works, guiding projects through development and production.
- Oversees design and brand identity across all releases.

Launching first title "Monte Casanova" in Sept 2025, a project spanning literature, podcast, and music.

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Current

Managing Editor

Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)

- Manages annual calendar for journal’s production, manages multiple deadlines for different issues, and implements new workflows to improve productivity and teamwork.
- Handles all internal and public-facing communication for the journal, including email campaigns.
- Oversees the processes of Developmental Editing for all issues and leads troubleshooting efforts.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences logoAS

Metadata Specialist, Cultural Equity and Inclusion Project

Nov 2020 - Jun 2021 (7 months)

Oversaw database for the Cultural Equity and Inclusion Project under Public Access Sr. Manager and Head Cataloger, which included training researchers and implementing workflow innovations or database re-designs to improve productivity, assisting in writing grants, hiring/onboarding/training researchers and interns, and presenting to stakeholders.

University of Southern California logoUC

Teaching Assistant

Aug 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 9 months)

- Administrated coursework and course calendar, and created weekly presentations with contemporary and relatable film and media examples for students to optimize learning.
- Worked against strict deadlines handling several projects simultaneously, between teaching, grading different assignments, and one-on-one mentoring.

Courses taught at the School of Cinematic Arts: CTCS 191: Introduction to Ci

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Film Curatorial Intern

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 (2 months)

- Conducted primary research for programming series, created slide presentations, and organized internal digital image archive of specific exhibition for Assistant Curator ("Club 57: Film, Performance, and Art in the East Village, 1978–1983").
- Implemented new organization system for the department’s exhibition files with Head Film Archivist.
- Trained in TMS (The Museum System) database.

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Programming/Events Student Worker Assistant

Jan 2017 - May 2019 (2 years 4 months)

- Assisted in setting up and running events/screenings, greeting patrons and special guests
- Coordinated attendance for weekly Outside the Box Office showcase screenings
- Organized events alongside team, including Planet of the Apes Anniversary Retrospective, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Anniversary Celebration, and exclusive interactive media demonstrations

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Film Mentor

Dec 2018 - Mar 2019 (3 months)

Educational Program: “Through the Lens: Our Communities, Our Stories”
- Mentored high schoolers in developing short documentaries about their community, managing logistics in leading two groups simultaneously, from pre-production to editing.
- Led screenings and group discussions on effective filmmaking techniques.
- Met with team of educators weekly to collaborate on lessons, workshop brainstormi

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Office Assistant

May 2017 - May 2018 (1 year)

Office of Development

- Conducted research on alumni and films to improve office productivity in alumni relations work.
- Assisted in the daily operations of running high-profile film screenings and events.

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Intern

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 (2 months)

- Created presentations for the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Worked on the communication team, creating content for social media and producing the monthly newsletter
- Assisted in the creation, development, and organization of the Chapter's events with the HeForShe campaign

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UI

UC Irvine

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

2021 - 2026

PhD Candidate as of Spring 2024

UC

University of Southern California

Master of Arts - MA, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

2018 - 2020

UC

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies

2016 - 2018

Major: Cinema and Media Studies

SC

Santa Monica College

Film/Cinema/Video Studies

2015 - 2016

FP

FAAP - Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado

Radio and Television

2014 - 2014

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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