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Edited and designed publications; managed social media for associated websites; managed diverse staff of 60+ interns, freelance writers and photographers for citywide and neighborhood newspapers; negotiated budgets for freelancers; mentored young/new writers. Redirected focus to neighborhood coverage area and redefined targeted circulation area for selected publications, produced annual special publications, streamlined production. At height of production, managed/produced five publication… Show more Edited and designed publications; managed social media for associated websites; managed diverse staff of 60+ interns, freelance writers and photographers for citywide and neighborhood newspapers; negotiated budgets for freelancers; mentored young/new writers. Redirected focus to neighborhood coverage area and redefined targeted circulation area for selected publications, produced annual special publications, streamlined production. At height of production, managed/produced five publication titles concurrently (City Living Seattle, North Seattle Herald-Outlook, Capitol Hill Times, South Seattle Beacon, Madison Park Times) on consistent basis. Ended tenure editing City Living Seattle and Madison Park Times monthlies and weekly Queen Anne & Magnolia News. Show less

Edited stories for on-line magazine focusing on women’s empowerment.

Managed production and mailing of 8,500+ quarterly newsletters; negotiated costs with vendors.

Edited stories for monthly Asian-American publication for Greater Seattle area.

Edited stories for pioneering digizine focusing on electronic-music genre.