Jean P. Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Greater Boston Area

Conduct interviews and write articles for American Ancestors magazine (34,000 subscribers)Write copy and edit submitted text for articles, ads, promotions, social media, Weekly Genealogist e-newsletter (74,000 subscribers), and more

Prior to my current role as Senior Editor, I was employed in the following positions at NEHGS:Associate Editor, 2010–2016Production Editor, 2004–2009Production Assistant, 2002–2003Founded in 1845, the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is a dynamic nonprofit whose mission is to “collect, preserve, and interpret materials that document and make accessible the histories of families in America.” Selected duties:- Collaborated on multiple high-visibility projects for the organization, including a staff ancestor gallery and a prospectus for a newly acquired property - Oversaw Facebook page, increasing audience from 14,000 to 30,000 followers- Researched and wrote content for Weekly Genealogist newsletter- Served on social media and constituent development committees- Contributed to Vita Brevis blog

Boston

Edited and drafted online and print contentRepresented the Councilor in the community at meetings and eventsBriefed the Councilor and staff on important community mattersSolicited and responded to constituent feedback and requests

Managed three fellowship programs and two lecture seriesAssisted in the production of a quarterly newsletterProvided editorial support to the organization