Peter Jones, All Purpose Communicator -- Writer, Editor, Broadcaster

About

Highly skilled at developing, writing and editing award-winning content for local, national and international media and nonmedia clients. Excel at applying the skills of a diverse feature writer to create successful marketing and website content. Fluent in AP Style.

Experience

All Purpose Communicator

Jan 1986 – Present

Denver, CO

Writer/Editor/Researcher/Broadcaster

Write and edit copy for media and corporate clients, including businesses, nonprofits, musicians and filmmakers, often using narrative writing techniques to help clients reach and engage their audiences. Write and voice movie trailers and commercials. Published in Billboard and other national magazines and on various news and entertainment websites. Published regionally in 5280, The Colorado Statesman and other magazines and newspapers. Ghost-author memoirs and autobiographies. Researcher for national nonfiction television program. Program editor and writer for film festivals and other events. Contributor to numerous radio networks, including National Public Radio and the broadcast service of The Christian Science Monitor. Contract magazine editor. Wrote movie-review column for America Online. Write television and film scripts. Hosted wide range of talk shows for several Denver radio stations.

The South Metro Villager

Jan 2011 – Feb 2018

Greenwood Village, CO

News Editor

Made assignments and edited weekly newspaper emphasizing south metro Denver. Wrote award-winning stories and “Left Unedited,” an offbeat behind-the-scenes-of-the-newsroom column. Led successful efficiency-centered reorganization of newsroom.

Colorado Community Media

Oct 2004 – Dec 2010

Englewood, CO

Lead Enterprise Reporter

Covered general news and produced award-winning features for conglomeration of weekly newspapers and websites. Coached and edited other writers’ long-form and investigative stories.

Colorado Public Radio

Sep 1990 – Nov 1996

Denver, CO

Reporter

Conceived, co-hosted and produced Prove It!, a weekly multi-guest talk show emphasizing critical examination of claims from the worlds of science, health, religion, paranormal, history, politics and popular culture. Generated coverage by press, specialized websites and documentary filmmaker.

Education

University of Colorado

Aug 1981 – Dec 1985

B.S., Journalism

Peter Jones

All Purpose Communicator -- Writer, Editor, Broadcaster

Skills