“Jerry is a very accomplished and able editor who
compliments our talented and dedicated team,” said Hicklin. “As Out continues to
evolve, his insights and perspective will be put to great use.”
As Managing Editor, Portwood will develop,
implement, and maintain effective communication systems to ensure efficient and
timely editorial production. He will also be involved in long-term editorial planning,
including working with Senior Editors on features and special editorial
packages.
Portwood most recently served as the Editor in Chief of
the alternative newsweekly New York Press,
a position he held since 2008. Before that, beginning in 2006, he was the publication’s
Managing Editor and Arts & Entertainment Editor. Additionally, he is the Founding
Editor of CityArts, a bimonthly
arts and culture publication in New
York City. He was also an editor at Creative Loafing in Atlanta from 2001 to 2003. He has lived in Barcelona, Spain,
and Okinawa, Japan.
