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Sample Writer / Copy Editor Resume

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Features Copy Editor, The Sarasotian
August 2004 - Present
Sarasota Springs, New York

  • Edit stories for factual information and grammatical correctness from on-staff and freelance writers
  • Edit and paginate Features section daily in Quark
  • Edit and paginate News, Business and Local sections including and special sections
  • Create headlines, subheads and photo captions for local, national and syndicated stories
  • Sign off on completed pages prior to going to print
  • Write feature stories on local personalities, events, sports and the arts
  • Interview local and national artists for stories and profiles
  • Preview and review concerts of local and national significance
  • Cover the Sarasota social scene at various charitable events

Writer, Copy Editor, Sarasota Seasons Magazine
May 2007 through Present
Saratoga Springs, New York

  • Write fashion stories
  • Book photo shoot and serve as art director on shoot
  • Seek out models for fashion shoots
  • Edit and compile monthly calendar listings

Additional Experience

  • Independent contractor for ABC Communications, writing commercials, business plans, surveys and press releases
  • Administrative Assistant for the DEF News and Media Relations Office interacting with national and regional newspapers and television news organizations

    Education

    Southern University
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Bachelor of Arts in English
    May 2004

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