Riordan
Zentler
Writer, Journalist, Editor
Welcome to my portfolio website — please note I have not updated this place in earnest in quite some time, so pardon the dust.
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I'm a writer based in South Texas. I worked for two years as an editorial assistant and arts & entertainment contributor for The Spokesman-Review before penning my own video game-themed "Game On" column for three years. I have published freelance work with the San Diego Union-Tribune, my nearly 300 articles at esports publication DBLTAP amassed 1.5 million views, and I had a lot of fun writing and editing for school newspapers; namely Azusa Pacific's "The Clause" and Point Loma Nazarene's "The Point Weekly." Samples of all of these can be found in the "Portfolio" tab above.
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I graduated from Point Loma Nazarene Magna Cum Laude (3.75 GPA) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. My skills are eclectic and varied; I am a computer wiz who types 100 WPM, an excellent writing and editor, video editor, audio engineer and producer. I'm comfortable on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
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Currently, I edit PR, SEO, and written content for B2B podcast company Rise25 Media and work as a Case Manager / Client Service Representative for Magna Legal Services. At Magna, I have the highest case load of my peers.
Publications
2018 - 2023
The Spokesman-Review
Editorial Assistant (November 2018 - August 2020)
Columnist (March 2020 - November 2023)
As an editorial assistant, I published local civil and criminal court records, maintained and created local events calendars (music, stage listings, health bulletin, art galleries), performed front desk receptionist duties, helped run Northwest Passages Book Club events and performed other odds and ends in the newsroom.
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During my tenure I also wrote arts & entertainment pieces covering local music and cultural events. From March 2020 to November 2023, I penned my own weekly column, "Game On," featuring a massive variety of video game-related stories.
2017 - 2018
DBLTAP
Intern (May 2017 - October 2017)
Freelance Contributor (October 2017 - August 2018)
I wrote various articles for DBLTAP's coverage regarding the video game Overwatch and its esports scene.
January 2017 - May 2018
PLNU "The Point Weekly"
Staff Writer (January 2017 - May 2017)
Opinion Editor (September 2017 - May 2018)
I wrote articles for various subjects for the student newspaper published both in print and online. As opinion editor, I was responsible for developing opinion ideas, contacting interested parties and presenting various student and faculty opinions on issues, often in a pro vs. con format.
September 2015 - December 2015
APU "The Clause"
Staff Writer
I wrote several articles for the student newspaper which were published both in print and online.
For a more complete history of my work experience, check the resumé tab.
Education
2016 - 2018
Point Loma Nazarene University
I graduated Magna Cume Laude from PLNU with a B.A. in Journalism.
2014 - 2015
Azusa Pacific University
2013
Pepperdine University