Summary
Activity
Work experience
Laura Austin Photography
Freelance Photographer & Content Creator | 01/2006 - Current
Continuous freelance projects. Have done work including photography, journalism, production, videos etc. Contributed to sites including New York Times, Forbes, ESPN, Cool Hunting, High Snobiety, LivefastMag, and more . Clients Include: Nike, Google, New Balance, Stance, Skullcandy, Cadillac, Uniqlo, Asics, Luna Bar, Rapha, Marlboro, Timberland, Virgin Mobile, Oakley, Garrett Leight, Jamba Juice, Vans
RadCollector
Columnist | 12/2009 - 12/2014
Responsible for running a column on High Snobiety’s action sports/lifestyle site, RadCollector.com. Through my own initiative I’m expected to produce and curate high quality content on a regular basis. Marketed the column to a point of creating a web presence and loyal followers. www.radcollector.com
The Berrics
Online Editor | 02/2013 - 06/2013
Generated and curated the Berrics website. Worked with skate companies to generate organic content . Created exclusive editorial pieces. Handled all social media outlets.
SNOWBOARDER Magazine
Online Editor | 06/2010 - 10/2012
Responsible for all digital media for Snowboarder Magazine. Tasks include creating engaging content through writing, photography, video & design working with contributors, covering events, consistent travel, working with brands for online programs, planning & performing site redesigns, and marketing through all social media outlets in order to increase followers/fans. Required to be engaged and keep a finger on the pulse of trends to ensure the website is a valuable source of the latest in snowboarding.
Quiksilver
Graphic Designer | 06/2009 - 06/2010
Designer responsible for all of snow as well as some skate and surf print marketing material to come out of Quiksilver. Responsibilities include design and production of catalogs, advertisements, event posters, hangtags, packaging, POP, etc. Required to work efficiently on multiple projects at once to meet tight deadlines.
Darkside Snowboards
Lead Designer | 11/2007 - 05/2009
In charge of design work at Darkside snowboards. Responsible for making stuff look good. Projects include ads in Snowboarder Magazine, designing a Darkside/Oakley goggle, stickers, t-shirts, flyers, ect.
ESPN
Snowboard Content Contributor | 11/2008 - 05/2009
Photojournalist for the snowboard section of ESPN's website. Responsible for covering events, interviewing riders, and basically keeping people updated on what is going on in the industry.
Burton Snowboards
Hardgoods Creative Intern | 09/2008 - 12/2008
Assisted in creative for hardgoods including snowboards, boots, and bindings.
Education history
Stowe High School
| 2004 - 2008
Champlain College
BA | 2008 - 2009
Rhode Island School of Design
Pre College Program | 2007 - 2007
