CharlesBeacham.com//Resume

Worked with franchise leadership to develop a release roadmap including games, comics, lore books, and other story channels.
Oversaw the successful launch of the Destiny franchise's first comics line.
Hired and managed external writers and artists contributing to comics and in-game content.
Reviewed and gave notes on campaign and cinematics scripts to tighten dialogue and improve narrative structure.
Set narrative development milestones and maintained documentation (scripts, roadmap decks, etc.) shared with Activision Publishing teams.
Created story bibles and other pertinent franchise documentation (character charts, lore cards, etc).

Collaborated with writers and other editors to produce crossover event story ideas and annual publishing plans during Creative Summits.
Edited scripts and directed art at every stage of development to assure quality of narrative and clarity of visual storytelling consistent with the Marvel brand.
Managed the unique branding and promotional strategies for each of my titles by generating cover concepts, writing marketing copy, and media-training creators for interviews.
Commissioned talent (writers, artist, colorists, letterers) with distinct voices and styles according to the needs of the story.

Supported editorial director by interviewing sources, writing articles, calling in products, etc.
Oversaw and gave instruction to six freelance calendar editors for NYMetroParents publications
Generated content for the monthly Big Apple Parent calendar and edited seven other regional calendars
Promoted the NYMetroParents brand through a weekly email newsletter