Content Copy Editor

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October 05, 2013

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Richard F. Koller 201-***-****

Skills

• Superior writing and editing in numerous multimedia formats

• Mastery of grammar, punctuation and Associated Press style

• Proficiency in standard editing and publishing programs and an affinity for

learning new ones

• The ability to perform well under deadline pressure

• In-depth knowledge of current affairs, finance, pop culture, movies, and comics

• Expertise in search engine optimization

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardfkoller

Professional Experience

• Associate Editor (2012) SourceMedia, New York, NY

Edited time-sensitive copy for The Bond Buyer and www.BondBuyer.com for

style, accuracy and readability, 200 inches a day on average. Ensured search

engine optimization in copy, headlines and captions. Compiled and posted

municipal bond rating changes.

• Copy Editor (2001-2012) SourceMedia, New York, NY

Edited daily and weekly copy for The Bond Buyer, American Banker and

Investment Dealer’s Digest. Worked with reporters, rewrote copy and created

headlines. Met strict deadlines.

• Web Editor (2008) SourceMedia, New York, NY

Edited and maintained The Bond Buyer website, including uploading copy,

writing headlines and updating content throughout the day.

• Copy Editor, Freelance (2003) Casino Player Magazine

• Writer/Editor, Freelance (2000) Othervision.com, New York, NY

Created and edited content for Flash-animated science fiction series “Heather

Hunter: Bulletproof Diva” on Othervision.com and Shockwave.com. Contributed

to screenplays and co-wrote site’s text.

• Writer, Freelance (2000) Indieplanet.com, New York, NY

Wrote a regular column on movies tying into current releases. Contributed

sidebars on subjects geared toward Indieplanet.com readers.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts Degree, English (1995) Syracuse University