Studio Blog

Editor’s note: As our emphasis on quality – that of both our content and your experience – continues to grow, so does our team. We recently brought on three assistant editors to help ensure we’re seeing to your needs as best possible. These three individuals will be helping out with Help Desk, the forums, rejection appeals and more, and we’re very glad to have them here. You’ll be seeing their names pop up from time to time, so we felt it only appropriate to have them share a bit about themselves. To learn a little about their backgrounds and interests, read on!

TIM



My name is Tim. Since you all will be seeing my name around, I figure it would be a good idea if we got to know each other. And since this blog post is a bit of a one-way conversation, let me tell you all a little about myself.

I’m a native Southern California resident, born and raised in the smallish city of Lawndale, which is a suburb of Los Angeles. My two passions in life are writing and athletics, one of which currently has me on crutches and wearing a protective boot for an ankle injury. I’ll let you guess which one! I’m also a bit of a nerd, which encompasses anything from literature to science fiction. If there is a way to nerd out on it, guaranteed I will find a way.

I’m very excited to be here working for DMS, and I’m looking forward to working with all of you as well.


KENDRA



I am absolutely elated to be working with all of you. Before I was hired as an assistant editor here at Demand Media Studios, I had absolutely no idea how to remove a tree from my front yard and I most certainly did not know that the best way to DIY pink highlights is by using a perforated shower cap.

Thank you all for sharing your writing, experience and gumption. It’s contagious.

As I’m sure you can easily assume, it was my love of writing and editing that brought me to Demand. So instead of launching into a laundry list of work experience and writing samples, I will tell you exactly what I would tell you if we were bonding over a couple of cappuccinos.

I shamelessly love talking about food, politics and pop culture. In my ideal world, every night would be a dinner party and every morning would be spent reading, blogging and walking the dogs.


MIKE



Hi, I’m Mike. I am new to Demand and to Los Angeles. In a way, you could say that I’m new to America. I’ve just returned from nine years living overseas. I lived in Japan until last November. Everything is a bit of an adjustment. In L.A., it can even be an adventure just riding the bus to work (although, to be honest, I’ve heard that’s the case for everyone riding L.A. buses).

There are a lot of friendly and welcoming people here.  I have to strongly resist bowing to everyone.   Don’t be put off if I seem too formal.

I was a contractor with Demand for the past year and learned about the company through a friend who worked with me in Japan.

Anyway, I’m sure you’ll get to know me through our many online interactions.  I’m one of the people you get when you contact Demand for help.