HANK BORDOWITZ
12 Indian Trail ~
914-671-8842 hank@bordowitz.com
Entertainment
and Broadcasting INDUSTRY
AUTHORITY
Broadcast Programming & Production ~
Published Author ~ Entertainment
Business Strategist
Highly accomplished acumen with strong successful
history in the music industry as nationally recognized critic, journalist and
business development strategist. Keen visionary with
intuitive analytical skills in accessing industry trends. Skilled and effective educator with adept
understanding of the music industry, essential in preparing graduates for
successful careers in the business.
Proficient and highly effective editor with abilities to direct, lead
and motivate staff in meeting publication’s goals and objectives. Excellent written and
verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Quark, Adobe
Photoshop, Sound Forge, and other audio recording programs and various HTML
programs. Willing to travel and possibly
relocate. Other capabilities include:
¨ Broadcast
Programming ¨ Production ¨ Web Content
¨ Editor ¨ Media Services Consultant ¨ Course Development
¨ Commentator ¨ Published
Author ¨ College
Professor
→ Nationally recognized music industry
critic/commentator:
o
Developed
broadcast programming for Music Choice, TV-1 News (
o
Written articles
for such publications as A&E Magazine, American Visions, Gallery, High
Fidelity, In Fashion, Playboy, Pulse, Smart, Special Reports, USA Weekend, and Vis- A-Vis.
→
Authored
eight books on various aspects of
the music industry.
→
Recognized
contributor for a dozen books
related to music and entertainment industry.
→
Published in
over 130 music industry publications
such as CMJ, Jazziz, BMI Music World, Music
Technology, and Producer.
→
Served as
Professor of Music & the Music Business at such colleges and universities as
MEDIA____________________________________________________________________________
Served
as managing editor, editor, director of editorial content, journalist and
critic for major publications and broadcast media. Maintained quality
assurance for print, broadcast and online content media. Oversaw the workload for writers and
contributors; assigning work to most suitable contributor. Managed website upgrades
and content archives.
BORDOWITZ
MEDIA WERX ,
Media
Services Consultant
·
Directed and
developed editorial and program content, web and catalog copy.
·
Clients include MCY.com, Caroleking.com, Sony Music,
MCY.COM 1999
– 2000
Director
of Editorial Content
·
Directed
editorial for a multi-million dollar web presence, responsible for every word
on the site, supervising the flow of content between departments, interfacing
with graphic designers, web designers, flash artists, and a variety of team
members.
SHEET
MUSIC MAGAZINE,
Editor
·
Licensing music
for republication and broadcast use
·
Assigned,
contracted, edited, researched & wrote content
·
Effectively
maintained schedules and budgets
INTERACTIVE
PUBLICATIONS, div.
Editor,
Interactive Media Designer
WIZARD
PRESS, Congers, NY 1995
- 1996
Managing
Editor
FREELANCE
1990
-1995
Writer,
Journalist & Critic
·
Articles for A&E Magazine, American Visions, Gallery,
High Fidelity, In Fashion, Playboy, Pulse, Smart, Special Reports,
·
Developed
broadcast programming for TV-1 News,
PUBLISHING
PACKAGING CORPORATION,
Senior
Editor
ACADEMICS____________________________________________________________________________
Developed curriculum and
coordinated teaching of established programs involving undergraduate
students. Educational approach
emphasized acquiring a knowledge base that is representative of current
thinking in the field and the development of inquiry-based critical-thinking
skills.
Music Business Program Director
·
Curriculum: Introduction to the Music Business, Artist
Development, Music Administration, Music Publishing, Current Issues In The
Music Business, Music Products, and the Recorded Content Business.
·
Oversaw
internships and practicums; supervised independent
study, while establishing improvements to program.
·
Serves as advisor
to over 40 majors and 70 minors.
Adjunct
Professor of Music
·
Curriculum: Music Business, Music History and
Appreciation, Music Oriented Writing, Intensive Initiatives, Online Initiatives
COLORADO
STATE UNIVERSITY, Colorado Springs, CO 2005
- Present
Adjunct
Professor
·
Curriculum: History of Jazz (Online), History of Rock
(Online)
BARUCH
Adjunct
Professor
·
Curriculum: Introduction to the Music Business,
Entertainment Journalism, Dirty Little Secrets of the Record Business
(Proposed)
Course
review consultant (Coast Learning an online division of
·
Curriculum: History of Rock and Roll
On-Line
Course Developer
·
Curriculum: Created Entertainment Business and Law
on-line course for
Adjunct
Professor
· Curriculum:
Introduction to the Music Business
PUBLICATIONS
AUTHOR_______________________________________________________________________________
Ø
Dirty Little Secrets of the Record Business: The Real
Reason the Music You Hear Sucks, A
Cappella Books (January 2007)
Ø
Billy Joel: Life and Times of an Angry Young Man, Billboard Books (July 2005)
Ø
Turning Points of Rock and Roll, Citadel Books (July, 2004)
Ø
Noise of the World, Soft Skull Press (February, 2005)
Ø
The Bob Marley Reader, Da Capo Books (June 2004)
Ø
The U2 Reader,
Hal Leonard Books (May 2003)
Ø
The Bruce Springsteen Scrapbook, Citadel Books (May 2004)
Ø
Bad Moon Rising: The Unauthorized History Of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Schirmer Books (1998).
CONTRIBUTOR_________________________________________________________________________
Ø
Book Proposals That Worked, Splinter Press (2008)
Ø
The Outlaw Bible of American Essays, Thunder’s Mouth Press (2006)
Ø
Best Music Writing of 2006, Honorable Mention, Da Capo
Press (2006)
Ø
The Peanuts Illustrated Songbook (Foreword), Hal Leonard Books (2002)
Ø
Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians, Gale Group,
Ø
Musichound World
Essential Album Guide, Visible Ink,
Ø
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide, Straight Arrow,
Ø
Music Producers,
Hal Leonard Books,
Ø
Behind The Hits,
Warner Books,
SELECTED TV/RADIO/VIDEO_____________________________________________________________
Ø Zappa Plays Zappa - Fogolabs Associate (2008)
Ø History of
Reggae - Music Choice Writer/Producer/On Air Talent, (2004)
Ø U2 and Bruce Springsteen - Silver Clef Award,
Location Associate Producer/On-Air Talent, Enliven
Entertainment (2002)
Ø Billy Joel/Elton John - TV-1
Ø
Entertainment Watch - Video Hits 1 (VH-1) Writer (1991)
Ø
Spike &
Company Do It A Cappella - PBS Associate Producer (1990)
Ø Rock Quiz, Trivia Quiz, Pop Quiz, Metal Shop - MJI Broadcasting,
Writer (1985-9)
Ø Bobby Colomby Music Report - CBS Morning Show, Stringer (1984)
PERIODICALS__________________________________________________________________________
Ø
Published in over
130 periodicals, including Record World,
CMJ, Jazziz, Spin, Hits, Music Technology, Modern
Keyboard, BMI Music World, Post, Emerge, Producer’s Quarterly, Schwann/ Spectrum, Sheet Music, Southwest Spirit,
Massachusetts Super Lawyers, and Cynopsis.
Ø
Detailed
reference list provided upon request.
SELECTED LINER NOTES_______________________________________________________________
Ø
The Essential
Ø
Blood Sweat and
Tears CD Reissue, Sony Music, (1977)
Ø
The Rein De Graaff Trio, with Ronnie Cuber
& Nick Brignola, Baritone Explosion Timeless
(1994)
Ø
Al Hirt Hot and Spicy, Fuel Records(2000)
Ø
Eric Dolphy Iron Man, Fuel Records (2000)
Ø
Jorge Pardo In A Minute,
Fantasy (1998)
Ø
Manu Dibango
Electric Africa, Fuel Records (2000)
HANK BORDOWITZ Page
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HONORS &
AFFILIATIONS
Ø
Deems Taylor
Award Nominee (1998)
Ø
BMI Book Award
Nominee (1998)
Ø
Ø
Music &
Entertainment Industry Educator Association (MEIEA)
Ø
The Authors Guild
Ø
Created,
moderated and/or participated in entertainment and media panels:
o
New Music Seminar
o
Global
Entertainment and Media Seminar
o
Music and
Performing Arts Unit
EDUCATION
Master
of Arts in Professional Studies
(2006)
Bachelor
of Arts in Urban Communications and Journalism, Music Minor (1980)