Copy Chief, Becker's Healthcare

October 2017 - present 

 

• Lead copy desk of five copy editors who edit all news articles from from ~20 staff writers for Becker's Hospital Review and related publications

• Exercise news judgment to help writers shape stories for our audience

• Act as point-person for communication between writers, copy editors and other departments

• Coach new writers and lead periodic teamwide meetings on specific ways to improve writing and ensure journalism best practices

• Consistently update house style guide and keep editorial team up to date with latest Associated Press style guidance

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Copy Editor, Becker's Healthcare

October 2017 - February 2020 

 

• Edit up to 40 short news articles, features, and profiles each day — including fixing all errors and giving editorial input on headlines and body copy as needed 

• Streamline house style guide and consistently update it, communicating all changes to writing and editorial teams 

• Cultivate company’s brand by leading quarterly meetings with entry-level writing staff on how to improve writing and journalistic integrity

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Copy Editor, Alternative Press Magazine

August 2016 - October 2017

 

• Copy edited and fact checked all magazine articles and select web features, including interviews, artist profiles, and record reviews

• Wrote headlines and additional copy as needed

• Proofread finished magazine pages 

• Made decisions on house style and updated house style guide 

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Report Writer, Bettina Schrewe Literary Scouting

​February 2016 - April 2018 (remote)

 

• Wrote reader’s reports on manuscripts for international publishing clients in 22 territories

• Input and updated book tracking information in FileMaker Pro database

• Compiled and checked schedules for client visits to New York City and the London Book Fair

 

 

Editorial Intern, Algonquin Books

June 2015 - December 2015

 

• Read and evaluated manuscripts and queries

• Wrote thoughtful and concise reader's reports on manuscripts, recommending further action to editors

• Prepared acceptance and rejection letters in response to submissions

• Gained a better understanding of the publishing process by attending weekly editorial and production meetings

• Logged incoming manuscripts and updated manuscript database as needed

 

Editor-in-Chief, AshBelt Literary Journal

​July 2014 - May 2015

 

• Set production schedule and led team of student editors to successful printing of journal three weeks before deadline

• Reviewed submissions of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and scripts and voted for acceptance or rejection

• Oversaw entire production process, including layout creation in InDesign and allocation of funds

• Edited all copy relating to journal, including covers, submissions, and organization constitution

• Corresponded with cover artist and writers to proofread pages and correct errors

• Corresponded with Department of Student Life and other university departments to register as a student organization, receive funding, and plan events

• Edited portions of organization constitution

 

Copy Editor, The Akron Beacon Journal

March 2013 - May 2015

 

• Copy edited 15 – 20 newspaper articles nightly for AP style, clarity, accuracy, and any other errors

• Wrote engaging headlines and photo captions for articles   

• Assembled stories from Associated Press wire, including sports briefs and lottery numbers

 

Grant Writing Intern, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio

January 2014 - May 2014

 

• Independently wrote LOIs, cover letters, portions of grant applications, and boilerplate language for new funding initiatives to benefit 30,000 Girl Scouts in an 18-county region

• Worked with members of fundraising and other departments to research projects, budget, and potential funding sources

• Tracked grant applications in Excel and kept files of applications and informational materials

 

Copy Chief/Writer, The Buchtelite

January 2013 - January 2014

 

• Edited all newspaper articles for twice weekly paper using AP style guidelines

• Collaborated with editors to improve articles and create a well-structured, visually appealing page

• Wrote and edited articles on events of campus interest for News, Arts & Life, and Opinion sections

 

Publishing Intern, Kattywompus Press

May 2013 - August 2013

 

• Reviewed submissions and proofread manuscripts and final copies of chapbooks

• Wrote and edited copy for website, assigned ISBN numbers, and uploaded items to the online store

• Assisted with cover design, layout, and organizing files