Rob Patterson

Publicity Writer at Shock Ink

Developed publicity content and press materials for clients primarily in Los Angeles, successfully managing PR writing assignments over a long tenure from 2005 to 2023.

Publicity Writer at Shock Ink

Crafted publicity and PR material for clients; managed media outreach and communications.

Publicity Writer at Shock Ink

Created publicity materials and media content; built relationships with media outlets and clients.

Publicity Writer at Shock Ink

Developed publicity materials and press communications for clients, coordinating media outreach.

Founding Editor at Best Classic Bands.com

Led editorial development and content leadership for an online music publication focused on classic bands and music history, overseeing editorial direction and production from 2014 to 2016.

Founding Editor at Best Classic Bands.com

Led editorial direction and content creation for Best Classic Bands.com, providing news, features, and interviews related to classic rock music from 2014 to 2016.

Founding Editor at Best Classic Bands.com

Led editorial direction and content development for Best Classic Bands.com, establishing publishing strategy during 2014-2016.

Founding Editor at Best Classic Bands.com

Founded and led editorial operations; developed content strategy and oversaw contributors for music-focused publication in New York City and Austin.

Founding Editor at Best Classic Bands.com

Co-founded and served as founding editor for Best Classic Bands.com, directing editorial direction, content strategy, and publication growth across New York City and Austin operations.

Senior Writer/Editor at Austin Post.org

Produced news, features, and editorial content focused on cultural and music events in Austin, contributing to the growth of the publication between 2012 and 2013.

Senior Writer/Editor at Austin Post.org

Produced in-depth articles, news coverage, and editorial pieces for the online news platform covering Austin and related topics between 2012 and 2013.

Senior Writer/Editor at Austin Post.org

Wrote and edited articles; contributed to editorial planning and content production.

Senior Writer/Editor at Austin Post.org

Wrote and edited features; managed assignments; contributed to digital strategy and audience growth.

Senior Writer/Editor at Austin Post.org

Wrote and edited features, news and reviews; contributed to editorial planning and content development for a local online publication.

Senior Correspondent at Texas Construction / McGraw Hill

Reported on construction industry news, projects and trends for a leading publishing group, providing in-depth coverage from 2005 to 2010.

Senior Correspondent at Texas Construction / McGraw Hill

Reported on construction industry news, trends, and developments for Texas Construction magazine published by McGraw Hill from 2005 to 2010.

Classroom Instructor (2010 Census) at US Census

Instructed census enumerators in classroom settings.

Senior Correspondent at Texas Construction/ McGraw Hill

Produced feature and technical writing for construction industry publications.

Senior Correspondent at Texas Construction/ McGraw Hill

Covered construction and industry topics; produced reporting and analysis for a national publication network.

Senior Correspondent at Texas Construction/ McGraw Hill

Covered construction industry news and features; provided reporting and analysis for publication.

Consultant/Staff Writer/Marketing Director at Texas Music Group

Managed marketing and wrote content for multiple music industry clients, supporting branding and promotional efforts in Austin's music sector from 1998 through 2005.

Consultant/Staff Writer/Marketing Director at Texas Music Group

Provided consulting, content creation, and led marketing efforts supporting Texas Music Group's operations between 1998 and 2005.

Consultant/Staff Writer/Marketing Director at Texas Music Group

Provided consulting, writing, and marketing leadership for music-focused projects and clients.

Consultant/Staff Writer/Marketing Director at Texas Music Group

Provided content and marketing strategy; wrote for trade and consumer audiences and managed communications.

Consultant/Staff Writer/Marketing Director at Texas Music Group

Provided marketing leadership, writing/editorial services, and strategic communications for the organization.

Publicity Writer at Shock Ink

Developed publicity materials, press releases, and promotional content for entertainment clients from 2005 to 2023, enhancing media exposure.

Editor at Texas House of Representatives/Office of Bill Analysis

Provided editing and analysis support for legislative session work in Austin during the 1999-2000 session as a session-based job.

Editor at Texas House of Representatives / Office of Bill Analysis

Session employment in 1999-2000, editing and analyzing legislative content for the Texas House of Representatives.

Editor at Texas House of Representatives/Office of Bill Analysis

Edited legislative content and analyzed bills during session.

Editor at Texas House of Representatives/Office of Bill Analysis

Edited legislative analyses and staff reports during session.

Editor at Texas House of Representatives/Office of Bill Analysis

Session-based editorial work, editing bills and analytical materials.

Editor/Issue Designer at Experience Austin magazine

Designed magazine issues and contributed editorial direction for this Austin-based lifestyle publication from 1996 to 1997.

Radio Columnist & Reporter / Freelance Contributor at Austin American-Statesman

Wrote radio columns, entertainment reports, and freelanced for this major newspaper in Austin from 1995 to 1997, covering a variety of topics including music and culture.

Editor/Issue Designer at Experience Austin magazine

Edited content and designed magazine issues focusing on the Austin area between 1996 and 1997.

Radio Columnist & Reporter/Freelance Contributor at Austin American-Statesman

Produced radio columns and reports, along with freelance contributions in various topics ranging from music to news.

Editor/Issue Designer at Experience Austin magazine

Edited magazine issues and designed layouts for publication.

Radio Columnist & Reporter/Freelance Contributor at Austin American-Statesman

Provided radio and print features, columns, and freelancing contributions.

Editor/Issue Designer at Experience Austin magazine

Edited content and designed issue layouts for a city magazine.

Editor/Issue Designer at Experience Austin magazine

Led editorial production and issue design for the magazine.

Radio Columnist & Reporter/Freelance Contributor at Austin American-Statesman

Wrote radio columns and contributed reporting as a freelancer for the publication.

Senior Editor/Senior Writer at Austin Chronicle

Led editorial and writing projects at an influential Austin alternative weekly newspaper between 1991 and 1995.

Senior Editor/Senior Writer at Austin Chronicle

Senior editorial and writing duties for the Austin Chronicle newspaper from 1991 to 1995, covering music and cultural topics.

Senior Editor/Senior Writer at Austin Chronicle

Led editorial initiatives and feature writing for a major local publication.

Senior Editor/Senior Writer at Austin Chronicle

Led editorial projects and contributed extensive reporting and feature writing.

Senior Editor/Senior Writer at Austin Chronicle

Directed senior editorial operations and contributed feature writing.

Panels Planning Team Member / Sales Manager at South By Southwest

Contributed to event programming and sales management for this major Austin music and media festival from 1989 to 1991.

Panels Planning Team Member / Sales Manager at South By Southwest

Collaborated in planning event panels and managed sales efforts at the South By Southwest Festival from 1989 to 1991.

Sales Manager at South By Southwest

Managed sales initiatives and client relationships for festival program.

Panels Planning Team Member at South By Southwest

Participated in planning and development of conference programming.

Sales Manager at South By Southwest

Managed sales efforts for festival-related initiatives.

Panels Planning Team Member at South By Southwest

Participated in planning and coordinating SXSW panels and related activities.

Owner at RPM Public Relations

Operated a PR firm in New York City managing client publicity and marketing services from 1985 to 1988.

Owner at RPM Public Relations

Owned and operated a public relations agency in New York City from 1985 to 1988, providing PR services to entertainment clients.

Owner at RPM Public Relations

Operated a public relations consultancy offering media outreach and communications services.

Owner at RPM Public Relations

Owned and operated a public relations consultancy serving a diverse client base.

East Coast Account Manager at Jensen Communications

Handled key accounts for this communications company based in Los Angeles from 1983 to 1985.

East Coast Account Manager at Jensen Communications

Managed East Coast accounts for Jensen Communications in Los Angeles, focusing on client relations and communications between 1983 and 1985.

East Coast Account Manager at Jensen Communications

Account management for entertainment/public relations clients on the East Coast.

East Coast Account Manager at Jensen Communications

Managed East Coast accounts and client relations for a PR firm.

Syndicated Entertainment Columnist & Writer at United Media (United Feature Syndicate/Newspaper Enterprises Association)

Created widely syndicated music column and pop culture entertainment content distributed to hundreds of newspapers across North America from 1977 to 1983.

Staff Writer at PolyGram Records

Produced written content for this major music label in New York City from 1982 to 1983.

Syndicated Entertainment Columnist & Writer at United Media (United Feature Syndicate / Newspaper Enterprises Association)

Wrote and syndicated entertainment and pop culture columns, distributing content to over 1,000 newspapers across North America from 1977 to 1983.

Staff Writer at PolyGram Records

Created written content and publicity materials for PolyGram Records during 1982 to 1983.

Syndicated Entertainment Columnist & Writer at United Media (United Feature Syndicate/ Newspaper Enterprises Association)

Wrote a weekly entertainment column distributed to over 1,000 newspapers.

Staff Writer at PolyGram Records

Wrote articles and promotional content for music label outlets.

Syndicated Entertainment Columnist & Writer at United Media (United Feature Syndicate/ Newspaper Enterprises Association)

Wrote weekly Sounds column and contributed to entertainment coverage distributed to over 1,000 newspapers.

Syndicated Entertainment Columnist & Writer at United Media (United Feature Syndicate/Newspaper Enterprises Association)

Wrote and distributed entertainment content to over 1,000 newspapers across North America.

Staff Writer at PolyGram Records

Wrote press materials and contributed to entertainment industry coverage.

Staff Writer/Publicist at Howard Bloom Organization

Wrote and managed publicity materials for this New York based organization from 1980 to 1982.

Staff Writer/Publicist at Howard Bloom Organization

Produced writing and publicity for Howard Bloom Organization between 1980 and 1982.

Staff Writer/Publicist at Howard Bloom Organization

Public relations and writing services for clients in entertainment/public relations.

Staff Writer/Publicist at Howard Bloom Organization

Wrote and publicized entertainment and political content.

Freelance writing and editing work across various outlets and formats.

Freelance writing and editing work across various publications and projects.

Various freelance assignments on news, features, marketing communications, book writing and editing, music PR, and trade publication writing across multiple industries and formats from 1976 to present.

Freelance writing and editing services across multiple industries and publications from 1976 to present.

Director of Educational Media at Colgate University Education Department

Directed educational media projects at Colgate University from 1974 to 1975.

Director of Educational Media at Colgate University Education Department

Directed educational media projects at Colgate University between 1974 and 1975.

Director of Educational Media at Colgate University Education Department

Directed educational media initiatives within the university education department.