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York, Me, Us

Greater Boston Area

Greater Boston Area

Manage monthly content production and maintain editorial focus of clients' content marketing programs. Ideate topics at the assignment level, proof content for consistency with clients' brand guidelines and ensure delivery of monthly content goals. Conduct ongoing training with freelance contributors to ensure quality and coordinate with community outreach team for active recruitment of new writers.Communicate with client stakeholders regarding editorial developments. Oversee daily duties and direct development of Associate Editor. Volunteer on internal committees and workplace improvement initiatives.

I've voiced dozens of videos for a variety of industries, including financial services, information technology, direct-to-consumer retail, cybersecurity, personal insurance, web hosting, professional staffing, CMMS, UCaaS and powdered metal manufacturing. The videos I've narrated have been used for major social media campaigns and informational initiatives, which have collectively been viewed more than 25,000 times via YouTube and other media channels.

Boston

Managed a team of 6 writers and helped develop unique production strategies, as well as ensure the quality of a range of different products such as whitepapers, case studies, eBooks and blog posts. Collaborated on article conception, provided editorial feedback and acted as a liaison between stakeholders in the Editorial and Account Management departments. Trained writers in SEO/digital marketing best practices.Oversaw delivery and production for 60 client accounts. Trained editorial staff on in-house style and best practices. Edited custom news, blogs, press releases and whitepapers using a specialized content management system. Collaborated with account managers and social media experts to create unique SEO strategies for all accounts. Communicated directly with clients to analyze industry trends and establish action plans to increase web traffic.

Boston

Maintained large monthly editing workload for financial clientele. Ensured editorial standards of written content. Produced daily stories for clients in the marketing technology and the mortgage industry. Conducted regular performance audits to check writers’ work for errors and evidence of potential plagiarism.

Wrote large monthly volume for myriad industries, including finance, mortgage banking and real estate. Met with clients to work on specializing content based on their preferences and to recommend new strategies. Regularly produced long-form content, peer edited colleagues' work to ensure accuracy and high quality of copy.

Syracuse, New York Area

Responsible for reporting and writing 4-5 weekly news articles (500-1000 words) and providing accompanying photographs and graphics, in addition to editing all submitted content for AP style. Manage team of stringers and associated budget. Layout of entire 24-page weekly issue. Maintain Cazenovia Republican website (cazenoviarepublican.com) and post updated material to Eagle Newspapers’ website (eaglenewsonline.com). Daily management of Cazenovia Republican social networking sites: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Liaison for advertising, circulation and art departments.Proficient in use of: Adobe Indesign CS2 and CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Microsoft Office Software.

Syracuse, New York Area

Accepted assignments and suggested story ideas for 500- to 1000-word articles, to be published in print and online. Also provided photojournalist coverage of events.

Poughkeepsie, New York

Responsible for the creation, organization and execution of various radio promotional programs and events serving FM stations WPDH, WRRV, WCZX, WKXP and WEOK. Assisted with production of commercial spots and news items to be aired on associated stations. Made on-air appearances.Proficient in the use of: Adobe Audition, Promosuite and Audiovault.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communications, Radio/Tv/Film; Studio Art, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: WMAR Radio, Communication Arts Society, Italian American Society.Studied in Florence, Italy during the Spring.

Regents Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Radio Club, Stage Crew, Yearbook Staff