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I'm a Roosevelt University graduate (B.A.) and dedicated music journalist/writer/content creator, committed to informing, fueling critical thinking, and shaping new perspectives in the online media landscape. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, I contribute to Bandcamp Daily, CultureSonar, Albumism, and other outlets while building a diverse portfolio across writing, photography, and video. Reach me at _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ or view my portfolio at brandousley.wixsite.com/brandonousley.…I'm a Roosevelt University graduate (B.A.) and dedicated music journalist/writer/content creator, committed to informing, fueling critical thinking, and shaping new perspectives in the online media landscape. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, I contribute to Bandcamp Daily, CultureSonar, Albumism, and other outlets while building a diverse portfolio across writing, photography, and video. Reach me at _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ or view my portfolio at brandousley.wixsite.com/brandonousley.

Brandon Ousley

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I'm a Roosevelt University graduate (B.A.) and dedicated music journalist/writer/content creator, committed to informing, fueling critical thinking, and shaping new perspectives in the online media landscape. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, I contribute to Bandcamp Daily, CultureSonar, Albumism, and other outlets while building a diverse portfolio across writing, photography, and video. Reach me at _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ or view my portfolio at brandousley.wixsite.com/brandonousley.…I'm a Roosevelt University graduate (B.A.) and dedicated music journalist/writer/content creator, committed to informing, fueling critical thinking, and shaping new perspectives in the online media landscape. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, I contribute to Bandcamp Daily, CultureSonar, Albumism, and other outlets while building a diverse portfolio across writing, photography, and video. Reach me at _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ or view my portfolio at brandousley.wixsite.com/brandonousley.

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I’m a Roosevelt University graduate (B.A.) and dedicated music journalist/writer/content creator, committed to informing, fueling critical thinking, and shaping new perspectives in the online media landscape.

Based in the Greater Chicago Area, I contribute to Bandcamp Daily, CultureSonar, Albumism, and other outlets while building a diverse portfolio across writing, photography, and video. Reach me at Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup or view my portfolio at brandousley.wixsite.com/brandonousley.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Work Experience

Playlist Curator and Editorial Supervisor at Third Bridge

March 1, 2022 - Present

Oversees, curates, and updates several playlists for the world’s second-largest music streaming service (88M+ subscribers).

Contributing Writer at Bandcamp

September 1, 2021 - Present

Wrote Bandcamp Daily's October 2021 edition for the Best Soul column, highlighting outstanding new soul releases from both new and established acts.

Contributing Writer at Pipe Wrench

August 1, 2021 - Present

Curated a playlist and wrote an accompanying piece related to the October 2021 issue of Pipe Wrench Magazine.

Contributing Writer at The Coda Collection

November 1, 2020 - Present

Contributing writer contributing features and coverage for the collection.

Contributing Writer at CultureSonar

May 1, 2019 - Present

Freelance contributor for classic rock and related topics; researchers and writes 500-1,000 word pieces.

Contributing Writer at Albumism

May 1, 2016 - Present

Staff writer, contributor and editor with numerous tributes, news articles, and reviews on music.

Freelance Photography/Digital Editing at Marvelous Photography Inc.

August 1, 2014 - Present

Edited photographs, managed post-production files, and handled reception for orders and events.

Freelance Videographer/Photographer at Leo Burnett

May 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014

Recorded video and captured photography for Leo Burnett’s Medley event; edited video and pictures; promotional video won a Mosaic Awards honor in 2015.

Intern Assistant at WVON 1690 AM

May 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014

Screened calls, developed segment ideas, coordinated social media, scheduled interviews, assisted hosts with topics, and aided photography/editing for shows and events.

Videographer/Writer & Radio/Web Coordinator at Roosevelt University

March 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014

Filmed documentaries on university issues; edited videos for news; production assistant for WRBC the Blaze Student Radio; wrote journalistic pieces for The Torch; worked with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, GarageBand, AVID, and After Effects.