RESUME
Professional
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An enthusiastic, resourceful professional with over three years of experience in entertainment writing. I thrive in fast-paced environment and am no stranger to breaking news and tight deadlines. I have a passion for entertainment reporting and understand the importance of delivering engaging and factual content.
Work
experience
Entertainment Writer - AMI
10/2018 – Present
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Promoted to Associate Editor in March 2019
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Sweep and pitch daily stories that fit the brand and voice of Life & Style Research topics, interview celebrities, and constantly strive to find new angles to excite readers
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Write six to eight stories daily while staying on top of any breaking news
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Constantly monitor website analytics and search trends to create SEO friendly articles
Social Copywriter & Community Manager - Codeword
03/2018 – 10/2018
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Write, edit, and publish engaging posts for various social media platforms
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Capture the brand, voice, and objective of each individual client
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Optimize social media posts based on the target audience
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Stay up-to-date on industry happenings and what's trending in the digital space
Entertainment Staff Writer - Elite Daily
06/2017 - 03/2018
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Conceptualize, research, write, and edit three to five posts per shift
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Deal with breaking entertainment news quickly and efficiently
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Pitch daily topics and SEO titles tailored to meet the needs of Millennial readers
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Conduct celebrity interviews and come up with original story angles that fit the voice of Elite Daily
Assistant Brand Manager - WOOD TV8/WOTV4/WXSP
08/2014 - 04/2017
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Responsible for creating multi-platform marketing campaigns for 3 television stations
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Content manager for wotv4women.com. Plan and assign monthly story content, write and publish online stories & edit copy for contributing writers using WordPress
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Responsible for executing station community partnerships
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Administrator and social media strategist for WOTV 4 Women’s Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest pages
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Staying on top of industry social media trends to identify new ways to reach target audiences
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Create & distribute press kits for related station events & initiatives. Includes managing press lists and regularly writing press releases
Content Producer - WOOD TV8/WOTV4/WXSP
06/2013 - 12/2013
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Researched, developed and wrote stories that reflected the unique brands of the WOTV4 and WOOD TV8
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Incorporated advertisers and products into local programming shows in innovative ways
Marketing Intern - WOOD TV8/WOTV4/WXSP
01/2013 - 06/2013
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Reviewed and edited blog posts to guarantee high content quality
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Proofed and approved production and printing drafts of promotional materials
Social Media Intern - I Heart Radio
05/2011 - 08/2011
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Created show content by searching for trending topics on social media
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Welcomed show guests while creating a comfortable and fun atmosphere
Things that make me useful
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Strong communication and writing skills
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Proficient in iNEWS, WideOrbirt, Wordpress, Typeset, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere
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Exceptional graphic and visual sense
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Social media expert
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Broadcast and journalism experience
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Deadline driven
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Thrives under pressure
Things that make me likable
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Good cook
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Smiles a lot
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Amazing joke teller
Education
Western Michigan University
2010 - 2014
Film, Video, Media Studies Major
Marketing Minor
3.53 GPA
Member of Lambda Pi Eta Honors Society