JON LINDLEY CELESTIAL-AGUSTIN
Content writer & PR
Home Phone Number: -
Email Address:-Skype ID: jonlindley1993
Instagram: @jonleeaugust
PROFILE:
A Bachelor’s degree holder in Journalism, grounded by the core values and principles of
the field, and refined by the foundations of my specialization
Competent, strong-willed, committed
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
University of the Philippines, College of Mass Communication
Graduated with latin honors, cum laude
Year Graduated: 2013
College Thesis: “Tales That Moved The National: A Glimpse of Literary Journalism in
the Philippines from 1972 to 2012”
Organizations: UP Journalism Club, UP Circulo Hispanico, UP Christian Brotherhood
International, Tinig ng Plaridel college newspaper
WORK EXPERIENCES:
Content Writer for Social Scene (December 2017 – present)
Writes four (4) blog content pieces every week, covering event planning, promotions,
and tips
Content produced also includes liquors and spirits such as wines, whiskeys and
tequilas
Coordinates with team members and company founders and CEOs to keep track of
relevant information published on the blog
Social Scene is a company that provides experiential marketing services to its clients
through events and its academy
News Writer for Blasting News U.S. (2017)
Wrote news stories based on trends in business, lifestyle, sports, entertainment, food
and more
The trending news stories are posted on their websites daily
Blasting News U.S. is a website that offers news content for various topics. It is a social
journalism platform that offers venues for freelancers to get published and read
around the world. They have websites in Brazil, United Kingdom, France, and more.
PR Writer for HealthyWiser -)
Worked directly with the company CEOs in terms of providing them with weekly and
daily press releases, contributing content for the official website, and writing product
descriptions on Amazon
Coordinated with online press release websites and media through a content
management system
HealthyWiser is a family-owned business in the United States, selling health-related
products such as water purifiers, pH strips, nail care kits, and more
SEO Writer for The Hoth Tactical -)
Worked with a content management system to spin and rewrite articles for different
websites as their clients
Created spun content out of the existing articles found in the web
The Hoth Tactical is a link-building and SEO company that offers their services to
different businesses in the U.S. These include house remodeling, landscaping, wellness
and medical services, among many others
News Writer for Franchise Herald and KPopStarz (2015)
Wrote and published around thirty (30) news articles a week for their online
publications, KPopStarz and Franchise Herald
KPopStarz is a group of online publications based in New York and one of their
publications is Franchise Herald. They produce content ranging from trending news,
entertainment, lifestyle, to politics and technology
Coordinated with editors for story planning and feedback about the articles
The articles used SEO through Google Keywords, enough to gather readers and views
across the globe through the World Wide Web
Content and SEO Writer for Thumbtack, Inc. (2014)
Wrote content for their websites and search engine meta description
Published content through an online platform and management system that enables
writers to produce short snippets for their service providers’ profiles
Thumbtack, Inc. is a service-based app that caters to various businesses in the United
States
PR Assistant for the Philippine Educational Theater Association (2013)
Co-managed the account of PETA’s 2013 Workshop Weekends for promotions, press
releases, social media management, email marketing and customer engagement
In-charge of the media partnership deals, media planning, media proposals for the
run of PETA’s Rak of Aegis, a rock comedy musical featuring the songs of the Filipino
band, Aegis
Co-managed the account of PETA’s 2014 Summer Workshops in terms of graphic
designs for flyers and posters, social media management and proposal writing
The company is a non-profit theater organization that provides shows and
workshops in the Philippines
PROJECT-BASED WORK:
These are jobs and projects the applicant has undertaken which only lasted for about a month.
Web Content Writer for IncreaseYourProfits (2015)
Wrote content for the businesses and clients of IncreaseYourProfits
The content is published on the home pages and landing pages of these
businesses which they serve
IncreaseYourProfits is an SEO company in the United States that serves
businesses such as dental clinics, law firms, chiropractor professionals, and more.
They offer SEO services for their websites.
INTERNSHIPS:
Writing Intern for GMA News Online (April – May 2012)
Wrote stories for Philippines-based GMA’s online platform on topics such as:
indigenous people, fashion, lifestyle, entertainment, and OFW stories
Research of possible story ideas and pitching the ideas to editors
Did minor edits on published news stories, proofreading
Writing Intern for Travelife Magazine
Wrote short travel stories for Philippines’ bi-monthly travel magazine
Wrote sidebar and support stories for the main travel stories
Writing of the calendar of events
Research of stories and story angles
SKILLS:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good at building relationships and able to influence others
Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate
Highly organized and efficient
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Numerate
Good IT skills
COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS:
University of the Philippines (UP) Journalism Club
o Vice-President for Academic Affairs -)
o Alumni Relations Committee Member -)
o The organization is based in the university’s College of Mass Communication
Tinig ng Plaridel
o Associate Editor -)
o Feature Writer -)
o Tinig ng Plaridel is one of the official college publications of the school
UP Circulo Hispanico
o Member -)
o The organization is a Spanish-based group of Foreign Languages, Linguistics, and
other students in the university’s College of Arts and Letters
UP Christian Brotherhood International
o Member -)
o The organization is a Christian-based group of students in the school
