Gavin Jenkins

About Me

I'm a freelance writer who has worked as an editor, sports writer, and English teacher. Bylines: The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Vice, and The Outline.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA
Education
    University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
    September 2012 - April 2016
    degree
    Master's
    majors
    Creative Writing
    Journalism
    UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH at Johnstown
Work Experience
    PITT MED
    Associate Editor
    Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
    February 2017 - January 2020
    company
    PITT MED
    title
    Associate Editor
    overview
    • I am currently working in this position.
    HARRIS GRILL
    Server
    August 2016 - May 2018
    GETGO
    Cashier
    April 2015 - February 2017
    UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
    Newsletter Editor
    September 2012 - April 2016
    UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
    Co-Nonfiction Editor
    August 2014 - May 2015
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Fun Fact

In 2001, when I was in college, I traveled on a Semester at Sea and visited 10 countries.

Passion

I love telling stories, and I love working with words.

Skills
AP StyleDrupalEditingFact checking InDesignInterviewingProofreading
Hobbies
Running
Fetch with my dog
Lifting weights
Reading
Writing
Watching TV/movies