Description
Jackson Smith
(615) 830 – 7596
jacksmith9960@gmail.com
www.jacksonrockwell.com
www.mistermirage.com
1509 Shenandoah Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90035
WORK
The New York Times – Wirecutter — Editorial Assistant, Producer, January 2016 – May 2018
● Wrote and edited content for large online audiences
● Assisted the Executive Editor with scheduling, making travel arrangements, filing expense reports, interfacing with clients, and many other tasks
● Developed internal tools and streamlined processes
● Retained employment through the NYT’s acquisition of Wirecutter in October 2016
Freelance — Writer, Editor March 2013 – Present
● Extensively covered the Nashville music scene by exposing new artists, promoting established acts, and publicizing major festivals like Bonnaroo
● Conducted numerous interviews with internationally renowned musicians
● Spent six months in Southeast Asia writing about ecotourism initiatives
● Helped launch SOVO//Magazine, an arts and music quarterly with ties to Lenny Kravitz, the Miles Davis Estate, Randy Jackson, and other A-List musicians
SCHOOL
Belmont University, Nashville, TN — BS in Environmental Science, August 2011 – May 2015
Minor in Business Administration with a focus on music business and audio engineering. 3.7 GPA, cum laude status, and seven appearances on the President’s List.
MUSICAL HISTORY
Musician — I’m a lifelong musician who plays guitar, piano and trombone, builds my own analog synthesizers, operates a home studio, and generally immerses myself in all things music.
Blogger/Writer — I’ve written hundreds of articles about artists, live events, gear, and industry trends, which gives me unique insight on the workings of the music industry.
Engineering — I’ve mixed, mastered and produced dozens of tracks for myself and clients. This experience trained my ears to hear an artist’s potential and their ability to be commercially viable.
