Editorial Assistant Writing Fact-checking Analysis Research

JEMIMA T COOKE

Oakdale, MN +1-651-***-**** ad1tuu@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemima-cooke/ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LifeTime Saint Paul, MN, USA

Editorial Intern – Experience Life June 2023 – August 2023

• Utilized an expanding knowledge base of internal procedures and practices at Experience Life Magazine to proactively tackle emerging issues, seeking supervisory guidance when necessary to drive innovative solutions.

• Demonstrated exceptional project management skills with Microsoft Suite by overseeing editorial timelines, clearly communicating task requirements, ensuring that projects stay on track and meet established deadlines.

• Collaborated effectively with contributors, editors, and other team members to foster a positive and productive work environment. Encouraged creativity and innovation within the content team.

• Showcased the ability to research and write on a wide range of industries and topics, adapting to the specific needs of each article.

Sneak Peek Books Remote

Writer June 2021 – June 2023

• Contributed monthly middle-grade book reviews, providing parents with insightful and comprehensive literature recommendations to aid in their children's reading development.

• Maintained consistent written communication with the editorial team to ensure compliance with the company's brand voice, resulting in increased engagement and positive feedback from readers.

• Developed expertise in close reading and critique, enhancing analytical skills and ability to identify valuable themes and messages for young readers.

Minnesota Undergraduate Research and Academic Journal Minneapolis, MN, USA Reviewer November 2021 – April 2022

• Implemented quality control measures to ensure that published articles are error-free, factually correct, and aligned with the academic journal’s standards and objectives.

• Displayed precision in keeping controlled documents and records, continuously updating logs, databases, and spreadsheets to uphold airtight documentation control.

• Completed mandatory training within stipulated timeframes, staying ahead of industry trends. Beaver’s Pond Press Saint Paul, MN, USA

Freelancer October 2021 – June 2022

• Proofread and copyedited about 30,000 words of a career advice guidebook to guarantee error-free copy.

• Coordinated the final proof check on the digital copy of several books in various genres before they went out to the printer, marking up the text for inconsistencies, grammatical errors, and typographical errors to facilitate the reading experience.

• Managed in-depth research on approximately 40 quotes and statistics from a compilation of articles for a business book, utilizing journals, databases, and search engines to safeguard copyrighted material and intellectual property. Beaver’s Pond Press Saint Paul, MN, USA

Publishing Intern September 2021 – December 2021

• Performed thorough quality proof checks on 6 books before they went to print, guaranteeing the delivery of error-free and high-quality books to readers.

• Managed the submission of up to 3 manuscripts per week within the electronic document management system, creating comprehensive readers' reports and drafting rejection letters to aid in the identification of potential authors who fit the press's existing catalog.

• Continuously identified and implemented process improvements to streamline fact-checking and collecting information for copyright permissions, perfecting efficiency, and ensuring consistent quality. EDUCATION

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN Bachelor of Arts, English Literature; Minor, Communication Studies Certificate of Editing and Publishing

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