Paul Szoldra

“Paul is a thoughtful, funny leader who aggressively mentors and advocates for the writers in his care. When he was my editor, his input and high standards made my work better, made it more accurate, and made it go further. Seeing his work at TheRuck.news, it's clear he still applies those same standards to himself and is thinking constantly about the current state of our military and the threats facing it.”

“Paul is an excellent editor who supports his reporters with advice and insight and trusts them to make their own decisions in the reporting process. His guidance and leadership is a big reason why I have enjoyed working at Task & Purpose and his expertise makes him a vital part of any newsroom, virtual or otherwise.”

“Paul was the first executive editor of We Are The Mighty. He immediately helped us earn credibility and his continued success as a writer and curator quickly made WATM one of the top military media brands (the company was recently sold to Recurrent). Paul has a unique and personal style, and is highly praised for his integrity and commitment to the military community.”

“As Task & Purpose's editor in chief, Paul skillfully led the news team and diligently served our audience. Paul is one of the best editors I have ever worked for, and with. He's a diligent journalist, a thoughtful and insightful editor, a constant mentor, and a phenomenal leader who strives to elevate the entire newsroom. Anyone would be lucky to have him on, or leading their news team — or any organization, for that matter.”

“Paul Szoldra is one of the finest journalists I've ever known -- and I've known quite a few. As an editor and a reporter, he is relentless and fearless. He also puts the need for accuracy first and foremost. Paul can cut through the obfuscation of official jargon to find the heart of a story. He can produce and edit any kind of story, from breaking news to lengthy enterprise pieces. As a supervisor, he puts the wellbeing of his employees first and foremost. He can motivate any team to push themselves to consistently produce high quality work. Adding Paul to your team is the best decision you'll ever make.”

“Paul Szoldra is a creative force multiplier in just about any capacity. He has the demonstrated ability to quickly, competently execute on short-term projects, as well as to plan, oversee, and produce long-term projects. His management skills are only surpassed by his individual drive to succeed. I would recommend Paul for any position at every level of media and creative industry.”

“Paul became a crucial member of our team while I worked at Business Insider. Whether he was writing about the military and breaking news, managing the Front Page on the west coast while the New York office was off, or teaching the team about the importance of social, Paul always acted professionally and competently during the task at hand. His versatility and eagerness to continue improving made him a valuable example for others and a true pleasure to work with.”

“Paul is a dedicated professional who consistently earned a reputation as someone who is able to think clearly during times of complex operational activity, including the ability to work in a team or autonomously environments. He's considered by many to be highly versatile who quickly masters new roles and responsibilities. Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership skills to any organization. It was an honor serving with him. Oorah!”

“I have worked closely with Paul for two years while he served as Battalion Operations Training advisor in the Training Office. Paul is an exceptionally motivated and talented young man. I firmly believe that he will be successful in whatever he pursues. Paul has a very sharp mind and is very perceptive in his ability to read training plans and coordination varying training situations. Paul is strongly committed to the organizations for which he works. He assertively addresses problems and exhibits a maturity beyond his years in his approach to situations. Paul has digested large volumes of information in his role as operations and training coordinator. He has shown the ability to explain complex concepts to seniors and subordinates. Paul has my full trust and confidence.”

“Paul's ability to collect disparate information and convey the message through his communication abilities (Writing/social media etc.) was a tremendous help to the Marine Infantry Veterans Foundation. He was key to the success of the organization and was directly responsible for putting out mass communications in support of the United States Marine Corps Infantryman we were providing support to. His drive and determination was exactly what the organization needed. Paul's can do attitude and communications abilities directly impacted the lives of some of our nation's warriors. Thank you for your continued service Paul. 12/5”

“Being able to work with Paul was both an honor and a privilege. During my time there he was our team leader selected to help our group grow and develop. He would implement various exercises that were relevant and never let you drop the ball always keeping you in check. His leadership, tenacity, and experience make him an exceptional individual. He has never had a problem accomplishing what he has set out to achieve. I can definitely say that without Paul I would have lacked development which would have led me to failing immediately in our line of work. I would much rather him be with me than against me in a competition setting. In summary, he's a valuable asset no matter what role.”

“Paul is and was an outstanding professional exemplified through his work ethic and leadership capabilities. As director of the internship program which Paul was associated with, I recognized right from the beginning that he was an extraordinary candidate and one who we had to have in our program. Paul was a great inspiration to the entire group and a privilege to work with.”

“Creative genius and superb writer. Will be famous very soon.”

“I've known Paul for two years and he is nothing short of a superstar...Paul is highly professional and has an upbeat, positive disposition. He is a natural leader, dedicated student and model veteran.”

“It is my pleasure to recommend Paul Szoldra based on evaluations while serving as the Battalion Operations Chief, School Of Infantry (West) from March 2008 to July 2009. During this time frame the following bullets identify some of the superb character Paul demonstrated. -Exemplary proficient office manager, handling daily tasks and additional duties as required meeting the continued training need of our unique battalion. -Demonstrated proficiency two levels above his grade or level responsibility by serving as Interim Assistant Operations Chief and Operations Chief for the battalion during various times. -Complete performer, maintaining impeccable physical and mental abilities at above average standards. -Responsible for training management of over 150 permanent staff members and more than 8,000 students during my observation -Avid self starter and motivator capable of completing any assigned task. -Continual thirst for knowledge working diligently to complete college level course work while maintaining a demanding 10 hour work day. -Responsible for scheduling and performing training of every Infantry Marine west of the Mississippi. -Noteworthy ethics and commendable respect for his responsibility as a father and husband. Paul's value to our staff was unquestionable to the success of the battalion. I personally placed tasks and duties that were outside the parameters of his expertise and was never disappointed with the end results. When I start my own personal business I pray to have at least one Paul Szoldra on my team, of course 10 would be best. His maturity, organization skills, intelligence, and initiative are well beyond what I consider character for his age and level of exposure in the Marine Corps. If you would like to speak with me personally please call 949-698-7905(GMT+2) or email roy.taylor@africom.usmc.mil. It would be a privilege to answer any questions regarding this fine Marine. Best Regards Roy Taylor”

“It was my privilege to work with Paul backstage in the scoring and media control center at the 2009 CrossFit Games. I was extremely impressed by Paul's professionalism, leadership, outstanding work ethic and "can-do" attitude. He delivered the goods and kept on smiling! Paul is exactly the sort of person you want on your team.”