Hi, I'm Eric.

I have been writing and producing poker content for seven years, and I'm always looking for creative ways to demonstrate what I've learned so far. If you're interested in working together but need more resources or information than I've provided here, please let me know.

My freelance work has been featured in publications like BLUFF magazine, Card Player magazine, ESPN Poker, Australian Poker Weekly, PokerNews.com, WSOP.com, and the PokerStars Blog. Use the buttons to see samples:

Reporter, Legal Sports Report (2018- )

  • Covering the legal, regulated online gambling industry with a focus on sports betting

Media Coordinator, World Series of Poker (contractor; 2014-2017)

  • Provided live updates from poker tournaments in the US and abroad

  • Served as a primary liaison between the tour and its players

  • Maintained the WSOP database of event statistics

Interactive Media Producer,  World Poker Tour (2012-2014)

  • Managed the content, staff, budget, and logistics for the WPT Live Updates and WPT Live Streaming products

  • Managed the brand's social media portals (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr)

  • Copy-edited live content and external communications to correct grammar and spelling, unify tone, and ensure accuracy

  • Maintained the tour's database of player information, vital event data, and statistics

  • Produced video packages with short turnaround for media distribution and insertion into live updates

  • Worked with local Gaming enforcement agencies to ensure proper licenses and approvals were in place at each event

  • Helped the tour fulfill contractual and financial obligations with sponsors and casino/broadcast partners

Senior Tournament Reporter,  PokerNews (2008-2012)

  • Provided live tournament updates, including text, photos, videos, podcasts

  • Covered nearly 100 events in more than 20 countries:

    • WSOP (5)

    • WSOP November Nine (3)

    • EPT Grand Final (3)

    • Aussie Millions (2)

    • PokerStars events across multiple tours (APPT/EPT/LAPT/NAPT)

  • Assisted with the management of the large WSOP Live Reporting team

  • Hired, trained, scheduled, and managed the five-person official WSOP Photography team

Senior Staff Writer,  PokerNews (2010-2012)

  • Wrote timely news and editorial content

  • Developed a weekly, football-themed series for PokerNews entitled Pigskin Diaries

  • Developed a photo distribution/sales platform and coordinated photo deliverables with WSOP

  • Participated in content discussions and influenced the creative and functional direction of the website

  • Served as an on-call copy editor and publisher

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