Editor, Communications Coordinator and Assistant Media Marketer

Contact

Chino, California

(909) 342-8993

[email protected]

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Andrew Venegas

Creative writing and communications professional with experience in editorial publishing, audience engagement and agency-based campaign support. Holds a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in creative writing from the University of Colorado Boulder and has published more than 200 articles across arts and lifestyle coverage. Background includes editorial development, content strategy, client outreach and collaborative creative projects.

Skills

Creative Writing

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Editing

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Social Media

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Canva

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Languages

English

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Spanish

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Side Hustles

Pside-Effects (sci-fi series)

Work Experience

Intern | Ember PR

November 2025 - Present

• Support media outreach and press coordination for gaming and tech clients by drafting pitches, monitoring coverage, and maintaining targeted journalist lists.
• Assist in campaign planning and content creation across digital platforms, contributing to brand storytelling and community engagement initiatives.
• Conduct industry research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends and media opportunities in the gaming and technology sectors.
• Collaborate with the PR and strategy teams to organize client launches, analyze performance metrics, and refine outreach strategies based on data insights.

Co-Founder | Comics and Tonics

January 2016- Current

• Established company goals and strategies through collaborative leadership.
• Managed online presence via social media, including analytics and marketing.
• Planned and scheduled relevant content for website and media accounts.

Assistant Editor and Contract Writer | 303 Magazine

July 2019 - October 2025

• Gather, organize, and analyze information for timely news through interviews, research, and community engagement.
• Write and edit short and long-form articles for digital publication on WordPress, utilizing SEO techniques.
• Cultivate business relationships with authoritative sources for reliable information.

Youth Program Director | City of Aurora

February 2021 - August 2021

• Managed City of Aurora’s Youth Summer Camp Program operations and support.
• Supervised and trained city staff, ensuring smooth program implementation.
• Interacted with program participants, ensuring adherence to fostering a conducive learning environment.

Manager (III) | Harkins Theater

April 2010 - November 2016

• Organized and maintained daily schedules to ensure smooth and efficient theater operations.
• Motivated, trained and supervised team members and team lead staff to ensure proper company policies and procedures are followed.
• Inspected and ordered necessary theater inventory and deliveries to ensure and enforce the quality of products to uphold company standards.

Additional Employment

Education

University of Colorado Boulder | 2020

Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Creative Writing | Minor, Journalism