Jake Howard
Write | Content | Surf
San Clemente | US
Interests
Wandering
Rambling and seeing what's going on out there.
Industries
Surf
In my own words
— JakeHoward Media: Content solutions for a content hungry world.
Trajectory
Apr 2024 — Now
Editor in Chief / SURFER · The Arena Group
May 2008 — Now
Founder / President · Howard Media
Tellin' stories, doin' that content thing.
Apr 2008 — Now
Founder · Howard Media
Jul 2024 — Aug 2024
Olympic Analyst · NBCUniversal
Provide statistics, analysis and storylines to on-air talent for Olympic Surfing broadcast on NBC and Peacock. Work with editors and producers to build and deliver daily highlight packages.
Dec 2017 — Jul 2024
Digital Marketing And Social Media Director · Surfing Heritage and Culture Center
Jan 2016 — Jul 2024
Writer · San Clemente Times
Write weekly surf column for SC Times derailing latest news, trends and happenings in the San Clemente area.
Jul 2022 — Jul 2023
Digital Marketing Specialist · Rip Curl
Dec 2014 — Jul 2023
Senior Writer · Stab Magazine
Jun 2014 — Jul 2023
Contributing Writer · Surfline Wavetrak, Inc.
Jul 2018 — Feb 2022
Senior Editor · World Surf League
Develop content strategy, deliver written, video and photo coverage and analysis of WSL Championship Tour events, culminating with the crowning of the world surfing champions.
Feb 2017 — Sep 2020
Media Specialist · POSITIVE VIBE WARRIORS FOUNDATION
Feb 2016 — Sep 2018
Editorial Director · ZALEA
Develop digital strategies and content featuring industry-leading dermatologists and aesthetic surgeons that details the latest consumer and industry trends and news.
Jun 2014 — Jun 2016
Social Media Manager · DRAGON ALLIANCE
Apr 2014 — May 2015
Social Media Manager · Waves For Water
Nov 2014 — May 2015
Social Media Manager · Depactus
Oct 2009 — Dec 2014
Managing Editor · The Surfer's Journal
Jan 2012 — Jan 2013
Social Media Manager, Nike Surfing · Nike
Nov 2008 — Oct 2013
Contributing Writer/Editor · Red Bull
Jul 2001 — Dec 2007
Managing Editor · Surfer Magazine
May 1998 — Sep 2003
Lifeguard · Seal Beach LIfeguard Department
Activity
Education history
San Diego Mesa College
Associate's degree | 1994 - 1996
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | 1996 - 1998
