Marianne Weaver Email & Phone Number

Gainesville, Va, Us

Prince William County, Virginia, United States

• Plan content for two monthly hyper-local magazines• Write monthly cover features as well as inside departments: Kids Corner, nonprofit spotlight, business profiles, local events, etc. • Locate, train and mentor freelance writers• Edit reader/advertiser submitted content• Proofread magazine before distribution

Norwich, Vt.

• Analyze market data for refrigerated and frozen food segment• Write articles addressing trends, distribution and merchandising for readers who specialize in creating, marketing and selling frozen and refrigerated products

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

• Write and pitch press releases to print and online news outlets• Maintain press contacts for media throughout DMV, based on student’s hometown, school and studio

Dale City, Virginia, United States

• Pitched, researched and wrote print and online feature articles for monthly lifestyle magazine focused on building a better community through coverage of quality-of-life issues: economic development, local nonprofits, arts, education and volunteerism• Wrote print and online features for sister publication Brides & Weddings, connecting local vendors with engaged couples

Quantico, Virginia, United States

• Pitched stories of interest to Marines and families, as well as civilian employees while working onboard Marine Corps Base Quantico as contractor in the public affairs office• Covered events, activities and issues for the base newspaper, Quantico Sentry (print and online)

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Launched MilKidz Club, a nationwide military family support program• Developed and wrote marketing pieces, press releases and social media posts • Secured grant funding through multiple sources, then oversaw funding through grant lifecycles, to include writing mid-process updates, P&L reports, end-of-grant summaries • Identified community partners (military and civilian), then developed MOUs for future collaborations

Fredericksburg, Va

Freelance writer (http://www.fredericksburgparent.net/blogs/commander-of-chaos) for award-winning local magazine and website.

Arlington, Va

• Launched PDF magazine, the only way to deliver publication to initial 1,000 Capitol Hill readers following the 2001 anthrax attacks • Wrote, assigned and edited stories; hired and managed full-time and freelance writers; coordinated receipt and placement of ads; developed monthly layout • Redesigned website and created e-newsletter, establishing a new bi-monthly advertising venue, increasing online traffic from 9,700 to 57,631 impressions per month within two years (WebTrends)• Wrote media kit, highlighting print and online advertising options, as well as cross-promotional opportunities with sister company, Market*Access, an event-planning organization • Developed online readership base to create mailing list for BPA-qualified print magazine, growing readership from 1,000 to 28,199, with 100 percent qualified subscribers within two years

Washington, Dc

Oversaw Web site redesign, creating separate online areas for children and adultsDeveloped and wrote biweekly newsletter for RIF coordinators nationwideEdited all external communications pieces

Valley Forge, Pa

Launched nationally distributed controlled-circulation magazine (NP-PA Today)Created Web site to establish online presenceWrote and edited storiesRepresented the publishing company at trade shows

- Developed, assigned and wrote stories about up-and-coming business leaders - Edited copy for magazine and Web site- Ensured magazine complied with media-related laws

Master'S Degree, Journalism

Ba, English

Activities and Societies: University of Pittsburgh Marching BandEnglish