Content Project

Jack Pointer

{**** N. Pine Grove Ave., Apt. *W ; Chicago, IL 60613 ; 773-***-**** ; ***********@*****.*** ; http://jackpointer.com}

Summary Reliable, efficient communications specialist with several years of experience at two of

America’s leading media companies. Tenacious self-starter who thrives in a team environ-

ment. Breadth of knowledge in politics, the arts, sports and new media.

Professional SELF-EMPLOYED

experience Freelance Copywriter & Editor (2008-Present)

–Edit content for About.com and ConsumerSearch.com

–Wrote Google AdWords campaigns for Bayer Animal Health and Commerce Bank

–Wrote Web content, social media content and marketing collateral for a new business

–Co-edited Euromonitor International reports for the Brazilian government and

the U.S. Department of Agriculture

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Associate Subject Editor (2001-2008)

–Produced breaking news and other multimedia content for ChicagoTribune.com

–Edited local stories for eight printed editions; wrote headlines and captions

–Supervised and trained other editors

–Edited arts reviews for Tribune’s features section

–Worked on project team for series on global warming in Antarctica

–Edited special Bears section during 2007 Super Bowl run

–Won several in-house contests for headline writing

DALLAS MORNING NEWS

Slot Editor (2001)

–Supervised suburban copy desk

–Edited stories for 11 printed editions; wrote headlines and captions

Editor, universal copy desk (1997-2001)

–Edited stories; wrote headlines and captions; compiled a celebrity news column

Editor, lifestyles copy desk (1996-1997)

–Edited stories for overnight arts page; wrote headlines and captions; designed page

MUSIC INC. (national magazine for musical instrument and sound system retailers)

Associate Editor (1995-1996)

–Wrote and edited stories; designed pages

COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN

Staff Writer (1994-1995)

–Wrote lifestyle features and local government stories

–Worked general assignment shifts

Copy Editor (1994)

–Edited staff and wire stories; wrote headlines and captions

Technical Proficient in XHTML, CSS, Adobe InDesign, Adobe GoLive, Adobe Photoshop,

Microsoft Office, WordPress, and Assembler (a content-management system)

Education & University of Missouri, Bachelor of Journalism; political science minor

development Certified Internet Webmaster Associate

Graduate, iO Theater’s comedy writing program

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