Jen Van Tassel
About Jen Van Tassel
Jen Van Tassel is a Staff Writer at VentureBeat with over 15 years of experience in marketing, advertising, and tech writing. She has held various writing and editing positions at notable companies, including Hiebing, Conde Nast, and McCann.
Current Role at VentureBeat
Jen Van Tassel has been serving as a Staff Writer at VentureBeat since 2015. In this role, she focuses on producing content related to technology and innovation. Her position allows her to leverage her extensive background in writing and editing within the tech industry. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she contributes to the publication's mission of delivering insightful analysis and news on emerging technologies.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Advertising
Before joining VentureBeat, Jen Van Tassel held various writing and editing positions in the marketing and advertising sectors. She worked as a Senior Writer at White Label Marketing from 2013 to 2014 and as a Copywriter at McCann from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she spent three years as a Copywriter and Editor at CollegeAmerica. Her experience spans over 15 years in these fields, emphasizing her proficiency in marketing content.
Background in Writing and Editing
Jen Van Tassel has a diverse background in writing and editing, having worked in multiple capacities across different organizations. She was a Copyeditor at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners for ten years and a Proofreader at McCann Worldgroup for four years. Her early career included a role as a Blogger for Elastic Waist at Conde Nast from 2007 to 2009. This extensive experience has equipped her with strong skills in proofreading and editing.
Educational Qualifications
Jen Van Tassel holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Anthropology from Queens College, which she attended from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from the University of San Francisco, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. These academic credentials support her expertise in writing and editing.