Mason Martinez, BA

Mason has more than 8 years of writing experience, including work for Chaotic Merge Magazine, where they were Managing Fiction Editor. In this role, Mason managed a 6-person editorial team and worked closely with authors to fine-tune their craft. They’ve also worked as a Collections Processing Assistant for the New York Public Library and as a Bookseller for Scattered Books. Mason earned a BA in Creative Writing with a minor in Literature from SUNY Purchase. During this time, they specialized in coursework covering Latinx Literature/Studies, Magical Realism, and Animals in the Environment; they were on the Dean’s List and graduated summa cum laude.

Education

  • BA Creative Writing with a minor in Literature, SUNY Purchase

Professional Achievements

  • Published in Chaotic Merge Magazine, Italics Mine, Mag 20/20, Youth Communications, TMZ, The New York Post, The Weather Channel, Mashable, Lifehacker, Boing Boing, and Popular Science.

Certifications & Organizations

  • Google Certification in Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
  • VP and Marketing of SUNY Purchase’s Writers’ Club

Expertise

  • Entertainment, Film Production
  • Crochet, Sewing, Painting, Traditional Art, Digital Art
  • Guitar and Ukulele
  • Computers, Electronics
  • Education, Communications
  • Health Care Services
  • Home and Garden
  • Construction
  • Zero Waste, Sustainability
  • Cars and Other Vehicles
  • Travel
  • Sports, Fitness
  • Pet Care

Why

wikiHow was a tool that Mason used a lot as a kid while trying to figure out how to do things on their own—like how to soft boil eggs. Mason just really loves easy-to-comprehend guides that can teach people how to tackle anything (especially kids who come from limited resources, like Mason did).

Secret Talents

Mason grew up in a multilingual household (English, Spanish, and ASL). They’re a big outdoors person who enjoys camping and hiking. Mason was able to visit 15+ National Parks/National Historic Sites this year!

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