Resume

 

EXPERIENCE

COPY EDITOR | THE INQUISITR

  • Proofread articles • Fact-check articles

  • Ensure articles fit with style standards

  • Ensure copy is well-written and meets editorial standards

NEWS WRITER | THE INQUISITR

  • Write 20 articles per week about politics, current events, entertainment news, and sports

  • Research news and politics topics to produce accurate, well-written copy

  • Select and edit images for articles

CONTENT WRITER | THE BLAST

  • Write a minimum of 4 articles per day covering Entertainment News and Politics

  • Research news and politics topics to produce accurate, well-written copy

  • Select and edit images for articles

CONTENT WRITER | THE HOTH

  • Write a minimum of 5 SEO articles per week based on client specifications

  • Research a variety of topics to produce accurate, well-written blog posts, website content, and guest posts

SR. EDITOR, LOVE SECTION | THE TEMPEST

  • Edit 20+ articles per week submitted by fellows, freelancers, and staff writers

  • Maintain editorial calendar for the Love Section

  • Mentor Editorial Fellows to improve their writing and publication skills

CONTRIBUTING WRITER | KINKLY

  • Pitch articles to the Managing Editor via the Content Management System

  • Write well researched articles and personal essays about experience with sex, sexual and reproductive health, and relationships

STAFF WRITER | THE TALKO

  • Pitch articles to assigned editor

  • Writing 12-15 item listicles with 150-200 words per item (2,500-3,000 words, turnaround 3-4 hours)

EDITORIAL FELLOW | THE TEMPEST

  • Pitching and writing 5-7 articles per week for all website sections (800-1500 words, turnaround time 1-2 hours)

  • Working with section editor to edit and publish articles

  • Recruiting new writers for the website

  • Working with section writers to edit their work

  • Analyzing Google Analytics to determine trends

SKILLS

  • 4 years of experience writing well researched articles and personal essays for digital media publications

  • 2 years of experience editing articles/blog posts for digital media publications

  • 1 year of experience managing a team of freelance and staff writers working in multiple different countries.

  • Proficient with WordPress, Medium content management system, Atlassian content management systems, Skyword, Skype, and Slack A keen eye for trends, including an ability to predict which stories will go viral

  • Expertise in writing snappy headlines that drive traffic

  • Ability to switch writing tone and voice as necessary

  • Proficiency with multiple different writing styles specializing in personal essays, listicles, news coverage, and pop culture commentary.

EDUCATION

B.A. IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES • MAY 2015 • JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE | GPA: 3.8

Relevant Coursework: Small Business Marketing, Creative Writing, Business Communications, Global Issues in the Media, Reading and Writing Intensive, Research Writing, Creative Writing, Writing for Business