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0-5 years of experience
Theater Manager
- Successfully managed a large staff
- Formatted and wrote the first two quarterly newsletters
- Planned and implemented college oriented film programs
0-5 years of experience
- Copy edited and fact checked 3-6 articles an hour for a website focused on inspirational news
- Assisted editorial department as needed, such as transcribing recipes, writing SEO, and syndicating articles
- Pitched and wrote articles that fit the website's mission
- Provided style guide suggestions that strengthened brand identity
6-10 years of experience
- Guided authors in developing textbooks and training materials for firefighters, paramedics, and first responders.
- Enhanced branding, voice, SEO terms, and style consistency of descriptive web copy for 7,000 Wyndham hotel properties.
- Worked with authors to revise/rewrite research grant proposals for improved clarity and persuasiveness.
- Proofed DVD-based science textbooks for consistency and style.
0-5 years of experience
Read copy to correct errors in grammar, usage and style, among other parameters.
- Worked quickly but accurately, remaining very detail-oriented when searching for information and verifying
- Discussed the author's core message and target audience with marketing colleagues.
- Generated words and headlines to accompany advertising visuals.
- Brainstormed visual and copy ideas with other members of the marketing team.
- Wrote and presented a few print and online marketing options to authors.
- Modified copy until the team was satisfied.
- Monitored the production phase.
0-5 years of experience
- Edited articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation and clarity.
- Collaborated with writers to clarify information.
- Completed online fact-checking for articles on a variety of topics.
- Coached writers on improving their work.
0-5 years of experience
Copy edited online and print copy for all sections of the magazine, including Art, Books, Comedy, Dance, Film, Food & Drink, LGBT, Music, Nightlife, Shopping & Style, Theater, and This Week in NY
- Entered notes/queries in Adobe InCopy CS6 and provided clarification to editors when necessary
- Implemented [company name] style guide in all copy edited
- Met deadlines under rigid time constraints of weekly publication
- Corrected errors in grammar, spelling, usage and style; proofread layouts, researched facts, took necessary precautions against libel
- Trained new copy editors to ensure quality control
6-10 years of experience
- Researched, reported and wrote weekly articles on health and fitness for [company name]
- Copy editor for large D.C.-area non-profit's documents which included marketing brochures, website pages, fundraising packages and annual reports
- Served as a weekend copy editor and website producer for USATODAY.com
- Performed numerous copy editing jobs for a local consulting firm
- Wrote and edited executive summaries for local area companies
0-5 years of experience
Updated member database
- Proofread and edited Chiropractic Therapy Assistant: A Clinical Resource Guide, a 255 page textbook designed to prepare students to take the TN Chiropractic Therapy Assistant exam
- Outlined a supplemental workbook for Chiropractic Therapy Assistant: A Clinical Resource Guide
- Wrote supplemental activities, and assessment questions, for each chapter
0-5 years of experience
Communicated closely with managing editor and other onsite editors
- Copyedited educational material for multiple projects according to project-specific guides
- Researched and composed original content for interactive images, graphic organizers, cartoons, and a variety of other digital assets
- Prioritized work for several concurrent projects while meeting deadlines
0-5 years of experience
- Executed external vendor copies for such brands as Altnera, Clarins, Elemis, Fango, Omorovicza, Phytospecific, Skinceuticals, and Sunday Riley.
- Coordinated with Creative Director and maintained a steady line of communication.
- Checked facts and raised queries with regards to any potential errors in SKU detail and product descriptions.
- Oversaw copy content for Feb-Mar of 2013, which included copy fitting and cross-references.
- Proofread for legal and grammatical guidelines according to Blissworld department code and recommendations.
0-5 years of experience
Extensive experience editing eBooks and manuscripts, short essays, plays, film, and scripts
- Ability to read and comprehend text quickly and thoroughly to meet tight deadlines
- Editing assignments completed include: how-to manuals, educational materials, technical guides, news tabloids, business plans, marketing materials
- Written and published hundreds of articles in all genres at client's request
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared literary material for publication by identifying and correcting all mechanical and typographical errors and formatting inconsistencies. (I have edited four books that have been published.)
- Seeks to achieve clarity of subject, brevity, logic, and consistency by reworking awkward and confusing writing.
- Analyzed sentences for syntax and structure and reworded when needed.
- Checked for errors and inconsistencies of fact and compilation.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed copyediting and proofreading for an English language translation of La Compagnia di Gesú nell 'Impero Russo (1172-1820) e la sua parte nella restuaraione generale della Compagnia
- Created and maintained the back-of-the-book index, containing 200+ individual entries
- Performed electronic editing functions for texts using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word
- Standardized page layout, text size and font, style, and format throughout the text
0-5 years of experience
Edited short books for factual information and grammatical accuracy.
- Interviewed various subject matter experts for feature articles published on company website.
- Provided content for monthly newsletters.
- Wrote promotional copy.
0-5 years of experience
- Created and edited product descriptions for website and distribution manuals
- Maintained brand consistency across communications
- Adapted translated material to saleable copy
0-5 years of experience
- Copy-edited manuscripts for the Society's Optics Letters, an industry-leading semi-monthly journal
- Edited text, captions, and tables for clarity, style, accuracy, and consistency.
- Provided specifications for graphics reproduction of figures, and identified editorial questions for follow-up by the Chief Copy Editor.
0-5 years of experience
- Edited article submissions from staff writers of high fashion website
- Proposed interview subjects and prepped writers before assignment
- Attended runway shows, book parties and events to oversee coverage for blog posts and photos updates
- Pitched theme ideas for monthly issues
- Scouted locations and assisted crew at photo shoots
- Managed e-mail subscriber list for daily updates in tandem with marketing staff
6-10 years of experience
Provide copy editing and proofreading of non-fiction educational materials for Agate Publishing and its end clients which include the top three educational publishers in the USA.
- Provide English language copy editing and proofreading for Chinese clients.
- Provide online HTML copy editing and proofreading for Wikipedia website, with focus on Chinese culture and China-related articles.
- Work closely with teams of subject matter experts and/or project managers.
- Utilize standard and in-house style guides, including APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of Style.
- Meet all project deadlines, providing outstanding turnaround time.
- Maintain strict confidentiality agreements for clients.
0-5 years of experience
- Proofread and edited for spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency of unpublished manuscripts in accordance to the Chicago Manual of Style.
- Worked efficiently with Project Manager to meet deadlines for publication.
- Maintained communication with fellow Copy Editors for author’s consistency and writing style.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat 9.0
0-5 years of experience
- Was solely responsible for the print-on-demand list at Bloomsbury Reader, an imprint of [company name]
- In newly created role (POD production manager), streamlined the production process, working flexibly to tight deadlines
- Liaised within the company and externally to produce over 350 POD titles
- Managed the imprint's online presence, creating a unique and engaging voice that garnered new followers for the brand
- Taught a university-level creative writing course in non-fiction - class of 20-30 students
- Offered further teaching and editorial guidance outside of the classroom
6-10 years of experience
- Edited books and academic journals for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and style.
- Performed reference checks.
- Applied formatting/coding per style.
0-5 years of experience
- Researched, wrote, and edited public communications (policy statements, speeches, and correspondences)
- Edited and proofread documents such as advertising copy, articles, books, brochures, bulletins, catalogs, letters, manuals and/or other training materials, newsletters, press releases, programs, proposals, speeches, technical reports, theses, etc.
- Researched, verified, read, proofed, edited and rewrote copies
- Wrote and edited reports covering investigative findings, conclusions, and recommendations
- Performed online proofreading and copy editing for web sites; ensuring all copies were factual, concise and compliant with all applicable regulations and guidelines
0-5 years of experience
- Wrote, copy-edited and proofread text and layout for books, book covers, magazine and television ads, articles, PowerPoint presentations, email/direct mail advertising campaigns, marketing materials and trade catalogs.
- Wrote, assessed and edited web content
- Tested websites pre- and post-production launch (development, QA, and production) for proper layout, design, grammar and functionality
6-10 years of experience
- Edited manuscripts and documents for grammar, formatting, and content.
- Corrected errors in grammar and content for diverse authors to align manuscripts with company standards.
- Met publication deadlines on time and sometimes early.
- Edited documents using Microsoft Word which were received and returned over email.
0-5 years of experience
- Copy edited entries for multivolume scholarly reference books.
- Maintained and updated style sheets to ensure consistency across all entries.
- Trafficked entries between copy editors and authors.
- Maintained a database of entries to track progress of projects through various stages of writing and editing.
0-5 years of experience
Copyedited three independently published novels and a collection of short stories
- Focused on eliminating mechanical errors, applying Chicago style, and establishing clarity and consistency while preserving the author's voice
- Regularly corresponded with the author to provide status updates and address substantive issues
- Edited electronically using Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature
0-5 years of experience
- Copyedited extensive research manuscripts and law journals for clients; mark egregious errors for online courses
- Proofread and monitored track changes for online courses - criminal law and nursing, health care IT, elementary/secondary and collegiate tutorials
- Edited digital projects and storyboards, utilizing resources to fact check
- Assisted with three-week project to cold read online courses and PDFs, adhering to strict client deadline
0-5 years of experience
- Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 10th ed.
- Handbook for Brunner and Suddarth's textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th ed.
- Timby Workbook for Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th ed.
- Porth Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States
6-10 years of experience
- Edit book manuscripts to recommend light structural changes to improve readability and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, syntax, inappropriate word choice, and redundancy
- Review manuscripts to point out information that is not pertinent to the thesis, flag information that requires citation, and perform simple fact checking
- Analyze manuscripts to determine what kinds of errors are present throughout and what level of edit is best to correct those errors
- Keep tight deadlines and prioritize projects under pressure
- Have completed more than 100 projects for publishing houses and independent clients
6-10 years of experience
- Performed Freelance duties for Buckle Down's elementary and junior-high school science workbooks.
- Revise existing material and write new material to meet state-specific objectives
- Proofread materials and rewrite as needed
- Write test items for practice tests and achievement tests
- Provide phone assistance for customers with student loan questions