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Manville, NJ, US

New Jersey, United States

• Write, edit and proofread copy for consumer magazines, websites, catalogs, marketing materials, media advisories and newsletters using Associated Press style, Chicago Manual of Style, house style guides and Words Into.
• Conduct interviews and write news and feature articles for magazines and websites. Shoot photographs as needed.
• Shoot sports-related photography and videos for New Jersey Hills Media Group (high school action for weekly newspapers and companion sites). Prior photo work includes shooting fan and promotional game-day activities.

Fords, N.J.

• Responsible for media relations and internal communications for labor federation representing workers in higher education and PreK-12 public school districts across New Jersey.
• Write press releases, statements and video scripts; shoot photos and videos.
• Produce and manage content for AFTNJ website (aftnj.org), newsletter and social media channels.
• Work closely with AFTNJ president, local chapters and national office on email campaigns, surveys and other messaging; proofread public-facing copy by union members.

New York, NY

• Copy edit and proofread material for monthly magazine and website.Copy Editor/Assistant Editor (freelance and staff / June 2012 to February 2016)
• Copy edited and proofread material for biweekly magazine and collector editions.
• Worked closely with fellow copy editors and assigning editors to maximize accuracy,maintain productivity and meet deadlines.
• Consulted with research/design staffs to ensure accuracy and emphasize visual appeal.

Somerset, NJ

• Wrote and edited pet-industry content for B2B magazine and companion websites.
• Assembled email newsletters and e-blasts; posted content on social media accounts.

• Edited targeted business email newsletters covering luxury travel, dairy and other industries.
• Collaborated with copy desk to prioritize workflow and update in-house style guide.

New York

• Copy edited entire weekly trade publication and daily stories posted to companion website.
• Coached writers on a regular basis, individually and as a group, providing style, punctuation and grammar tips that contributed to improved writing quality and accuracy.
• Collaborated with art staff to address/solve design problems and production-related issues, resulting in a more effective workflow and fewer missed press deadlines.
• Assisted with finalizing the map for the magazine.

Emmaus, Pennsylvania, United States

• Edited feature articles, columns and training programs for monthly Rodale publication and companion website using Chicago Manual of Style.
• Assembled text for Rave Run feature, table of contents and contributors page; conducted interviews for I'm a Runner profile.
• Distributed page proofs to senior editors; entered corrections into layouts using InDesign and K4; updated tracking spreadsheets in Excel.
• Worked with web producers on the iPad edition of the magazine, providing social media links and selecting pages for free preview; wrote issue description for the Apple iTunes Store.
• Assigned fact-checking assignments to freelancers as needed.

New York, New York, United States

• Wrote feature stories for CR Media USA-produced magazine that was distributed to select, high net worth households in the New York area. Subjects interviewed for extensive profile pieces included fashion designer Tommy.
• Edited copy using InDesign and proofread pages; maintained and updated in-house style guide.
• Constantly consulted with writers and designers to reduce grammatical and factual errors, as well as contributed to a unified editorial voice.
• Shot photographs as needed.

Neptune, NJ

• Edited staff, wire and freelancer stories (print and online) for Asbury Park Press and sister papers using Associated Press style.Reduced factual errors by applying personal music and entertainment knowledge; achieved.
• Wrote entertainment articles and reviews, shot accompanying photos.
• Expanded newspaper's coverage of local/national arts by pitching/writing feature stories; contributed to Celebs photo page; featured Summer Guide '08 photographer.
• Updated paper's website with breaking entertainment stories multiple times daily.
• Constructed print pages and collaborated with designers on art and layout.
• Assumed duties of entertainment/dining editor in her absence. Working with writers and section editors on assignments, achieved maximum reporting coverage and visibility of breaking news.

• Instrumental in planning and building of entertainment website for launch, collaborating with national team of editors and producers, and contributed to plans for statewide launch.Increased Metromix Jersey Shore site.
• Edited staff/freelance copy and uploaded to site through Extrovert CMS.
• Created weekly story budgets, assigned stories, selected and processed art.
• Supervised one staff writer; recruited and trained freelancers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications

Certificate Of Course Completion, Radio And Tv Performance

Associate, Arts; Communications