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Professional Experience
Contributing Editor, Popular Photography magazine
September 2009-present
§ Research, interview, and write monthly “I,
Photographer” column interviewing a professional photographer with a unique
career.
§ Research and write various special pieces, including
annual travel feature.
Associate Script Editor, Howcast Media
June 2010-January 2011 (New York City)
- Content editor for all in-house produced How-to, Quick Tips, Hot Topic, and Special Project scripts; averaging around 70 per month.
- Pitched 20-30 general and SEO-driven video ideas monthly.
- Tracked weekly script productivity for staff writers, and preformed quality check on all videos before publishing.
- Created and edited innovative How-to scripted content for clients including GE, Yahoo!, FourSquare, Red Cross, Home Depot, and more.
- Hired a pool of freelance script writers for special projects, including creating a writing test and style guide.
Freelance Editor, WomansDay.com
October 2009-February 2010 (New York City)
- Wrote 3-5 articles weekly covering topics including recipes, lifestyle, health, beauty, technology, pop culture/celebrities.
- Line edited and fact-checked 3-5 articles daily from print and web editors and freelancers, including writing heds and deks.
- Formatted and sent weekly electronic Health newsletter to over 14,000 subscribers. Tracked click through rate and search engine optimization for newsletters and articles.
- Pitched over 5 new story ideas every week across each section. Worked with Production and Photo Editors to publish several stories a day.
Assistant Editor, Popular Photography magazine
January 2007-August 2009 (New York City)
- Wrote and edited monthly front-of-the-book new products section, and became in-house expert on camera accessories.
- Interviewed contest-winning photographers for “Your Best Shot” story, monthly.
- Conceived and wrote monthly “Three Ways” column explaining new ways to approach a photographic subject.
- Reported and wrote monthly “Cheat Sheet” one-page article simplifying complex issues, from legal to technical.
- Content and copy-edited each story in the magazine prior to publication.
- Administered editors’ blog (http://flash.popphoto.com): edited freelance posts, wrote daily original content.
- Pitched and wrote special web-exclusive articles including How-To features and photographer interviews.
- Hired and supervised six editorial and art interns and three freelance writers, coordinated contracts for freelancers.
Writer/Editor, BNP Paribas Corporate Communications
November 2005-December 2006 (New York City)
- Wrote and edited over 30 articles for quarterly, monthly and biweekly newsletters reaching over 2,000 employees.
- Wrote speeches for senior management for internal and external events. Updated the North American intranet and USA page of bnpparibas.com.
Copy Editor, Monroe Evening News
February 2004-August 2004 (Monroe, MI)
- Wrote headlines and captions for and edited and over 500 local and wire stories for newspaper with daily circulation of 25,000.
- Created layout and design of 3-5 pages daily across all sections of paper.
Editorial Intern, Metro Times Detroit
Summer 2003 (Detroit, MI)
- Wrote over 10 news and entertainment stories for newspaper with a weekly circulation of 100,000.
- Supported editors in review of press releases, special projects, and interviewing key persons for stories.
- Researched, photographed, and wrote two feature stories. Proposed weekly story ideas that were later implemented.
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Freelance Work
WomansDay.com, Popular Science magazine, American Photo magazine, Adorama Photo Company, Candis Communications, Project Explorer, Young Arts magazine.
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Education and Certifications
B.S. Journalism
Eastern Michigan University
Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List, Michigan Press Association Scholarship.
Editor in Chief campus literary magazine (Cellar Roots), Columnist and Staff Writer campus newspaper (Eastern Echo), founder and editor woman's magazine (Femme).
200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Certification
Joschi Yoga Institute, NYC
International Diploma Managing Teams
University of Cambridge,UK
Mountbatten London Internship Program
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Volunteer Work
Big Sisters New York City – January 2008-present
New York Cares Volunteer (various projects) – 2006-present
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Skills
CPR/First Aid Certified, proficient in AP style, compact and SLR photography, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, building and editing content in CMS, and SEO strategies.