Journalism, Corporate Communications, Social Media

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Sarah Sipek

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630-***-****, *******@*****.***, sarahsipek.contently.com Experience

TRIMED MEDIA, Senior Writer August 2016-Present

Cover breaking cardiology news for Cardiovascular Business magazine, a B2B publication for healthcare executives and technology and clinical decision-makers. Report and write four daily stories for the publication’s website. Conduct interviews with industry thought leaders, researchers and top level cardiologists to gain their perspective on the latest advancements in the field of cardiology. Attend industry conferences to expand TriMed Media’s contacts and provide breaking news coverage for its readership.

HUMAN CAPITAL MEDIA, Associate Editor April 2014-June 2016 Pitch, report and write a combined 208 long-form features, profiles, case studies and industry special reports for four international B2B publications.

Provide commentary on corporate wellness issues on my weekly “Working Well” blog. Average 2,000 views, 100 Facebook likes and 30 LinkedIn shares.

Edit a monthly health care column and 4 contributed stories weekly for Workforce magazine. Collaborate with colleagues in the editorial and art departments to conceptualize layouts for 3 monthly print features and quarterly special issue packages.

Dialogue with followers and promote discussions on Workforce’s Twitter and LinkedIn accounts. Increased web traffic 30 percent for both platforms.

Recruit, interview, mentor and manage two editorial interns for 3-month internships. In addition to assigning and editing their combined four weekly online articles and two bimonthly print features, I provide performance feedback that leads to their professional development. Promote, live-tweet, and moderate accredited educational webinars on a semimonthly basis. Identify and enlist speakers for Workforce Live and Workforce Focus events. Attend four industry conferences each year to keep a finger on the pulse of the human resources industry. Represent the Human Capital Media brand and make high level contacts for future features and profile stories.

REDEYE Chicago, Freelance Reporter September 2015 - present Report on local health news with a humorous slant. SJS

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NERDWALLET, Freelance Reporter February 2014-June 2014 Researched and wrote 2 weekly online articles that help readers navigate the health care industry. NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Embedded Reporting Fellowship June 2013-December 2013 Awarded an $8,000 Carnegie Corporation grant for science journalism. Spent a month at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman, Oklahoma reporting on the aftermath of the May 2013 tornadoes that struck the region. Produced a 2,000 word feature story and 3 videos stories that appeared on Northwestern University's Medill Reports Chicago news service website.

NASHVILLE LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE, Editorial Intern January 2012-May 2012 Covered local charity events and concerts for the magazine’s events section. Interviewed local business owners and recording artists. Assisted with photo shoots.

Education NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL December 2013 Masters of Science, Journalism

Concentrations in Magazine Writing and Editing, Health & Science Reporting GPA: 3.79/4.00 VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, Nashville, TN May 2012

Bachelor of Arts

Double majored in English-Literary Studies and Medicine, Health and Society GPA: 3.72/4.00 Skills

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, LinkedIn AP Style

HTML/CSS

Adobe Suite

Video, shooting and editing

Blogging

SEO headline writing

Google Analytics

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Writing

Samples

Caring for the Caregiver

The Work-Life Harried-Go-Round

In the Green Monster’s Yard, She Watches Over the People

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