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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 Type. Outlets include Hollan Publishing/Castle Point Books, Lehigh University, Goldmine magazine and kelleemack pr.• 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 for the Trenton Thunder (former Double A affiliate of the New York Yankees) and Major League Photos at Diamond Nation (team portraits and player action during youth baseball/softball tournaments and camps in Flemington, NJ).

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 Hilfiger, concert promoter Sid Bernstein and jewelry designer James de Givenchy.• 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 pressroom deadline rate of nearly 100 percent. • 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 traffic and Metromix brand by networking at events and providing Asbury Park Press with suitable entertainment content.• 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