Joseph Hayes

freelance writer

I'm a travel writer, theater and music critic, feature writer and tech-head. Run several websites and an online social network. As a trained chef, I can write about the front of the house as well as the kitchen of a restaurant with equal expertise. I am available for feature articles and copywriting assignments, by contract or on staff.

[resume...]

  • Food and Restaurant writer:
    Award-winning food writer and Orlando restaurant critic. James Beard Foundation judge, trained chef, and avid, but not snobby, advocate of good wine.

  • Travel:
    As a writer on assignment, I've traveled to Italy, Scotland, England, New Orleans, California and, of course, New York City. I've become a go-to writer for all things Orlando. I'm available for location and pure research pieces on a wide variety of angles.
    • Eyewitness Travel Guide Walt Disney World Resort & Orlando 2005-2012; EWTG Florida 2012; Eyewitness Top 10 Orlando 2010-2012; EWTG Family Guide to Florida 2013 (Dorling Kindersley Publishing)
    • Fodor's Walt Disney World 2011; Fodor's Florida 2011 (Random House)
    • The Orlando Citybook, Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce
    • New to Central Florida, SunTrust Bank
    • plus: AirTran Go Magazine, Industry; TimeTravel-Britain.com; VisitFlorida.com; St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau; Aging With Style; Moments Aboard Spirit Airlines; TripMatcher.com; Follow the Rabbit; Venture Woman; Orlando Sentinel  

  • Features & Entertainment:
    Whether a story about Arts & Crafts houses in Florida or new styles in computers, a Mounted Police squad or alien abduction insurance, I've done it. Environmental issues, music, movie and theater reviews and in-depth conversations with legends in jazz. Interviews and personality profiles are my specialty.
    • Orlando Sentinel; Orlando Weekly; Winter Park Magazine; January Magazine; Orlando Magazine; Poets & Writers;
      plus: Style 1900; National Business Aviation Association; Writer's Journal; Inscriptions Magazine; Valencia College Vitae Magazine; Barnes&Noble.com; Fiction Writers Connection; MaximumPC; Body; savvyHEALTH; AlterNet; The Jerusalem Report; Florida Realtor;       Songlines UK

  • Contributing writer:
    Staff writing jobs are a continuing part of my freelance career. I am available for contract work and ongoing assignments.

  • Copywriting:
    Fast, clean and appealing ad copy for print, online and collateral, for a diverse range of clients from real estate and state tourism bureaus to industrial security companies and shopping malls.
    • The Boardwalk Group; Triplehop Technologies; Walz Tetrick Advertising; Miles Media Group; Florida Association of Realtors; HOUR Media

  • Social networking and marketing:

  • Producer:
    Jazz On Edge     showcase for new and original works by jazz musicians
    The House Theater Project live original theater before an in-person and Internet audience

  • 20 years experience in the business side of publishing

  • Audio tech for theater, television and radio

  • Corporate sales trainer for high-end consumer electronics

  • Editing, marketing and PR:     services available through my partner, Jennifer Greenhill-Taylor