James D. Melton

About James D. Melton

Currently serving as a Substitute Teacher with Chicago Public Schools, I bring over 20 years of experience in journalism and content creation to diverse classrooms on Chicago’s South Side. My role involves adapting to various educational environments while fostering engaging learning experiences. My background in journalism is supported by skills in beat reporting, online journalism, and the use of Infogram for data visualization. In addition to my teaching role, I am the creator and co-host of the \"Life in the Stupid Times\" podcast and an experienced freelance writer delivering impactful web and print content. My editorial leadership at tastylive\'s *Luckbox* magazine and Digital Commerce 360 further reflects my commitment to producing high-quality, audience-focused content.

Experience

1. Substitute Teacher

   Chicago Public Schools

   Aug 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Substitute for all grade levels for a diverse set of schools, primarily on Chicago’s South Side.

Education

• Wayne State University

  BA - Journalism, Journalism

Skills

• News Writing
• Word
• Online Journalism
• Blogging
• Research
• Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Published Author
• Publishing
• Event Planning
• Radio
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Newspapers
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Social Media
• Content Strategy
• Proposal Writing
• Non-Profits
• Online Marketing
• Content Development
• Community Development
• Ap Style
• Event Marketing
• New Media
• Corporate Communications
• Editorial
• Communications Strategy
• Freelance Writing
• Newsletters
• Content Management
• Storytelling
• Supervisory Skills
• Web Content
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Email Marketing
• Headline Writing
• Speech Writing