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SAMPLE RESUME
Writer, Editor & Producer
Am I a working
freelance writer and editor? Am I a freelance producer and
project manager? It's two halves of the same coin, if you
ask me. I'm perfectly happy and financially secure as a freelance
writer—although I'm always happy to meet with new clients.
I'd consider being an in-house producer or project
manager—if the right position came along at a fabulous,
secure company with intelligent employees and superb management.
I'm not indecisive ... the truth is, I have fun with both
types of positions!
During my
five years of editorial experience, I've written and edited
a wide range of content for both print and web. I have a proven
track record of developing useful, entertaining, user-friendly
web content and meeting the needs of various departments within
an organization. I’m insanely organized and do not miss deadlines.
In addition, I’m obsessed with my Palm Pilot and excited about
the prospect of developing content for emerging technologies.
I also make a mean chocolate chip cookie.
FREELANCE
CLIENTS
STAFF
POSITIONS
AlterNet
Senior Editor/Project Manager
San Francisco, CA
1999 – 2000
- Coordinated development
of the organization's complex web site used to syndicate
articles to hundreds of media outlets. Oversaw everything
from page mapping to design, content creation, database
development, usability testing and marketing for site
launch.
- Wrote
articles on a wide range of subjects (from health to technology
to politics) for weekly public-interest Web magazine and
syndication service.
- Served as the liaison
between editorial staff and site developers—able
to translate tech-speak into plain English in a single
bound.
- Managed public health
sub-site: developed editorial plan, assigned and edited
articles and oversaw freelance writers.
- Established and managed
partnerships with other news organizations.
- Managed
all aspects of the development of a new Web site—content
creation, design, usability testing, marketing, partnerships
and e-commerce.
- Developed
editorial plan, generated story ideas, assigned articles
and oversaw freelance writers. Edited articles from staff
writers and freelancers.
ThriveOnline
Writer/Editor/Producer
San Francisco, CA
1996 – 1998
- Managed
the development of a women's health site with interactive
tools. Created web sites that combined in-depth content
with interactive tools and strong community components.
Coordinated the efforts of designers, writers and technical
staff.
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Researched, wrote and edited simple, informative content.
Developed interactive tools, quizzes and worksheets.
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Cultivated relationships and created content with celebrities
such as Dennis Rodman and Olympic swimmer Tom Dolan.
- Wrote
articles for in-depth medical sites.
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Reported on new drug treatments for Cutting Edge section.
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Edited content for health area, including background information,
newsletters, news polls and expert medical answers.
- Managed and edited work
of teen writers and expert contributors
- Developed
story angles, oversaw the writing process and edited articles.
- Promoted from Associate
Editor to Producer after one year.
Chicago Magazine
Editorial Intern
Chicago, IL
1996
- Researched and fact-checked
articles.
- Assisted with story development.
EXTRA
Associate Producer
Burbank, CA
1994 – 1995
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Coordinated segments for daily entertainment news program.
- Booked
locations, wrote interview questions and tracked scheduling,
shoots and air-dates.
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Managed college internship program with 25 students each
semester.
EDUCATION
Medill
School of Journalism
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
MSJ – Magazine Publishing,
1996
UCLA,
Los Angeles, CA
BA – Communication
Studies, 1996
Cum Laude and graduate of College Honors Program
SKILLS
QuarkXpress, HTML, Photoshop,
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker Pro, Lexis/Nexis. An
expert on AP style. Strong copy and line-editing abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Extremely
detail-oriented and organized. Able to juggle multiple projects
simultaneously. Deadline driven. Work well independently
and with a group. Able to handle big, complex problems without
breaking a sweat.
MORE
ABOUT ME
SF
Animal Care & Control, volunteer, 2001
– present
Hands On San Francisco,
volunteer, 1997 – present
Parents'
Place, mentor, 1997 –
2000
Bikram yoga fanatic
Travel enthusiast
CLIPS
A
Single Gift
Help! I'm Rich
Time
to Read the Signs: Symptoms of Heart Attacks in Women
Health
and Wellness: Occupational Health Hazards
Billboard
Company Censors Breast Cancer Ads
John
Cusack Gets Personal
Bin
Grifting: Busted at the Grocery Story
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