Ade D.

Adeniji
1444 N. Poinsettia Pl. LA, CA 90046
Phone: 323-513-4473 — E-Mail: derek.adeniji@gmail.com

Work Experience

Staff Writer – Inside Philanthropy May 2014-Present Santa Monica, CA

Cover high-profile individual donors on Wall Street, tech, and entertainment for digital media site that examines
the world of philanthropy. Recent landed interviews and profiles include Jennifer Pritzker, the world’s only
transgender billionaire, and Black billionaire Robert F. Smith; helped write, edit and provide ongoing fact
checking of 14,000 entry individual donor and foundation database.

Freelance Culture Writer Feb 2020 – Present San Francisco, CA

Arts and cultural features with a focus on history, politics, and race. Bylines include CBS News, WIRED,
Newsweek, and PBS Independent Lens.

Tomatometer Critic – Rotten Tomatoes Aug 2019-Present Beverly Hills, CA

Named a Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer Critic; Approved to review for sites such as The Rumpus, Mic, and
personal blog.

Jr. Copywriter (Contract) – Golden Hippo Media April 2014- May 2014 Woodland Hills, CA

Worked with Senior Copywriter to write long and short form SEO optimized blog posts to support Whole Body
Research and Maxgenics products sales. Brainstormed new promotional giveaways for products.

A&E Features Writer - Mic Dec 2013-April 2014 New York, NY

Freelance contributor to Arts and Entertainment section of online publication. Original article on “House of
Lies’” retweeted by star of show Don Cheadle and Head of Showtime PR.

Social Media Manager - “March for California’s Future!” Mar-Apr 2010 Los Angeles, CA
Managed all social media for “March for California’s Future,” a 48 day, 360 mile march from L.A. to
Sacramento. Created original content for website in the form of written blogs, video and photos; drafted scripts
for viral videos. Ghostwrote and edited guest blogs for online outlets such as Huffington Post.

Policy Coordinator - Maynard Consulting Services Sep 2009-May 2010 Los Angeles, CA
Assisted high-profile president in meeting preparation and scheduling. Coordinated and tracked all company
projects and tasks. Managed phone line, drafted newsletters, press releases and other written collateral
materials for labor unions and progressive organizations.

Education

MFA, Screenwriting - AFI Conservatory 2010-2012 Los Angeles, CA

BA, History - Pomona College 2005-2009 Claremont, CA
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Lifetime Member; 2007 office intern – Industry Entertainment
French Language Certificate – La Sorbonne 2008 Paris, France
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Microsoft Office, Typing 80 WPM; Final Draft ; Wordpress, Blogging, Web Forum
Management