Patrick Hoff

Boston, Mass. · (781) 720-8320 · hoffpatrickp@gmail.com

I am an experienced journalist with a background covering local news, business and politics in print, online, and through photography and video. In addition to my own writing and reporting, I also have experience working with reporters to edit and rewrite copy.


Experience

Reporter

Law360 Employment Authority

Covering lawsuits and legal developments for Law360's employment-focused vertical. I write two to three news or feature articles per day, primarily about issues of employment discrimination and employee benefits involving Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and other federal and state civil rights laws.

January 2022 - Present

Retail editor

PYMNTS

Responsible for writing at least three articles per day about trends in retail and eCommerce based on interviews with CEOs, quarterly earnings reports and independent research. Also led the daily production of the PYMNTS Retail newsletter, including assignment and editing of news briefs from freelance writers.

June 2021 - December 2021

Senior editor

The Academic Times

Managed a team of reporters covering economics and other social sciences, including anthropology, political science, sociology and international relations. I was responsible for helping maintain daily and weekly publishing schedules and assigning stories pitched by the research team.

February 2021 - June 2021

Global finance reporter

Fastinform/The Academic Times

Wrote two to three articles per day about the financial industry in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Focused on insurance, banking and financial markets. In December 2020, I began primarily covering economics research as Fastinform transitioned to The Academic Times, a news website dedicated to university professors and scholars.

June 2020 - January 2021

Staff writer

Charleston Regional Business Journal

Covered hospitality, tourism and retail; aerospace; manufacturing; technology; and the Port of Charleston for the business community of Charleston. Previously covered residential real estate, defense, health care and higher education. In addition to daily online articles and biweekly print articles in the Business Journal, I also contributed to SC Biz News's quarterly magazine.

May 2017 - May 2020

Administrative Assistant,

Marketing and Communications

Institute for Community Inclusion

Wrote posts for the company blog, created executive summaries for publications on the ICI website, created how-to guides and spreadsheets for office management, critiqued and improved website aesthetics and functionality.

June 2014 - February 2018

Copy editor

The McClatchy Co.

Copy edited and designed news, sports, business and features content for multiple newspapers owned by McClatchy on the East Coast.

April 2016 - May 2017

Managing Editor

The Massachusetts Daily Collegian

Managed a newsroom of more than 30 student journalists, overseeing print and social media content. Managed breaking news coverage, coordinated special issues (e.g. mental health, Boston Marathon anniversary, sports specials). Edited stories on a daily basis, served on the newspaper's Executive Board and produced the Collegian's first updated style guide in 10 years.

May 2014 - December 2015

Features Intern

The Daily Hampshire Gazette

Wrote feature articles for the health section of the Gazette. Attended and covered various events, interviewed subjects in person and over the phone, and assisted with community listings.

June 2015 - August 2015

Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Bachelor of Arts
Journalism

Minor in Economics

August 2012 - December 2015

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Workflow
  • Strong knowledge of Google Analytics
  • Strong knowledge of AP Style
  • Proficient in working with writers to edit and rewrite copy
  • Well-versed in utilization of social networking websites
  • Willing and able to quickly learn and master new tools and skills


Awards