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.

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  • Food and Restaurant writer:
    Food writer and restaurant critic for Orlando Magazine and the Orlando Weekly. James Beard Foundation regional 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 (Dorling Kindersley 2005)
    • The Orlando Citybook, Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce
    • New to Central Florida, SunTrust Bank
    • plus: Fodor's Walt Disney World 2011; Eyewitness Top 10 Orlando 2010; Follow the Rabbit; Industry; TimeTravel-Britain.com; VisitFlorida.com; St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau; Aging With Style; Moments Aboard Spirit Airlines; TripMatcher.com; 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.

  • 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

  • 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