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Oversee copy flow and style for a newsroom of 300+ journalists. Manage three copy desks (core, authorities and UK) that collectively edit 90+ verticals. Supervise five copy chiefs. Led a redesign and expansion of an editorial wiki that covers administrative and human resources information; guides to newsgathering, reporting, writing and editing; an in-house stylebook; a handbook to our proprietary content management system; and training resources.

New York, Ny

Hire, train and manage a team of six to 10 editors and senior editors responsible for structural and line editing of complex legal news stories, features and analysis. Maintain consistency and excellence in copy editing and headline writing through clear style guidelines and ongoing coaching for editors. Manage copy flow and enforce reporter deadlines. Coordinate social media efforts on the main Law360 Twitter account.

New York, Ny

Structural and line editing of in-depth features and news analysis covering breaking legal news, legal industry and practice area trends, and high-profile interviews. Work closely with senior reporters to make sure these stories are organized around a clear, compelling angle and that they translate complicated technical concepts into concise, readable journalism. Mentor new reporters. Tweet from the main Law360 Twitter account.

New York, Ny

Edit news stories and provide SEO headlines for an online wire service and legal newsletter providing law professionals competitive intelligence on breaking developments in litigation.

Review one to three nonfiction books per month and produce author Q&As for the magazine and website.

In Office of Events and Communications: Contributed to development and launch of new, redesigned website for School of the Arts. Wrote and entered content for more than 100 news items and faculty and alumni profile pages. Managed digital assets and archived print materials. In Writing Program Office: Assisted Writing Program Chair in running program office, planning special events, coordinating course schedules and faculty office hours, communicating with prospective and newly admitted students, and managing financial records and payments.

Fielded questions from students and applicants. Assisted in event organization. Oversaw paycheck distribution. Created and maintained databases, listservs, and financial records.

Wrote, edited, and formatted lecture notes, reading summaries, and practice exams marketed as study aids to University of Florida students. Created company's first house style guide.

Assisted project editors with copy editing and editorial cleanup. Collated proof revisions and performed final review of manuscripts ready for production.

Collaborated with editor in chief to oversee newsroom and shape coverage of issues and events in the University of Florida community. Managed payroll and made high-level staffing decisions.

Recruited and managed team of copy editors. Trained copy editors in editing and headline writing, and reviewed their work.

Mfa, Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Columbia Artist/Teachers, Columbia University Summer High School ProgramConcentrated in Poetry. Certificate.

B.S., B.A., Journalism, Literature

Activities and Societies: The Independent Florida AlligatorManaging editor of student newspaper. Teacher's assistant, Introduction.