Karina Basso Email & Phone Number

Hopkins, Minnesota, United States

Saint Paul, Mn

● Developed and edited comprehensive print and web content, including technical articles, product descriptions, and news items, for B2B pharmaceutical trade magazine.● Managed multiple editorial projects and created a system to more accurately forecast content for 8 yearly issues.● Collaborated with marketing and production departments to craft cohesive and consistent messaging.● Built and maintained relationships with contributing writers, managed technical articles and press content for clients, and conducted interviews of industry experts.● Served as press, represented the magazine, and solicited articles from presenters at 3-4 yearly trade shows.

Telecommute

● Wrote and posted daily articles about current class action lawsuits based on court documents provided by the managing editor and independent website research.● Performed initial and final edits of coworkers’ articles prior to publication.● Coordinated cross posting of content to social media platforms.

Spokane, Washington Area

• Evaluated multi-genre editorial submissions for nationally distributed literary journal. • Contacted contributors, managed contracts, conducted and transcribed literary interviews, and held weekly staff meetings. • Represented and promoted the journal while attending lectures at multiple AWP conferences.

Spokane, Washington Area

• Read, rejected, and accepted poetry submissions for nationally distributed literary journal.• Presented top picks for editorial consideration at weekly staff meetings. • Represented and promoted the journal while attending lectures at multiple AWP conferences.

● Coached undergraduate and graduate students on writing projects from concept to delivery.● Partnered with ESL students to cultivate and strengthen their English writing and language acquisition to clearly communicate their thoughts and opinions.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Westminster Round (English Department Club) Script: Student Literary Journal

Minor, Women'S & Gender Studies, 3.9