Infinite themes from the editorial guru of the Collegiate Starleague. Educator by trade and music enthusiast by choice.

Jul 11, 2016

Editing Work

University of British Columbia plays live at the CSL Grand Finals hosted at Dreamhack Austin 2016 [photo by Brendan Rice]

Read more about my work as an editor and how my background as an educator has contributed to my worldview.

Esports Editing

I consider myself lucky to have been a part of the developing esports landscape over the past six years. In that time, I’ve worked with the Collegiate Starleague in their Content Department and have had the opportunity to grow from staff writer and assistant editor in the StarCraft 2 division to Editor in Chief of all content by mid-2013. This has given me a unique look at the growth cycle of a digital news outlet from the ground up. It’s especially given me the chance to develop a sense of style for esports that can be applied to any online publication; one that balances deep analysis with creative hooks and still manages to be crafted with maximum audience visibility in mind.

For current editorial samples, visit cstarleague.com.

Educational Editing

The Collegiate Starleague focuses on bringing esports to a collegiate audience. The most appealing aspect of working with CSL for me personally has been its firm stance on education. Prize money is given in the form of scholarships, with over $250,000.00 awarded over the past seven years. In order to qualify, students must prove enrollment and must not drop out during the course of the school year. Additional incentives offered by the organization that help students stay focused on their education and community include support for esports club activities and student internships.

The reason I am so passionate about this aspect of CSL is due to my background as an educator. I’ve had the chance to work in New York City public schools as a Social Studies teacher and in Seoul, South Korea as an assistant professor of English. Along the way, I’ve been able to create and edit assessments, in-class worksheets, online course materials, and journal publications. With this background, I feel equally comfortable in an educational environment as I do a digital news outlet.

Above: A sample of an online Business English class written and filmed in December 2015. For more work history, visit my LinkedIn profile.