Sample Writer / Copy Editor Resume
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First Last Name
Street Address, City, State, Zip
Phone (Cell/Home)
Email Address
Professional Experience
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
Education
Southern University
Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Arts in English
May 2004

