Amari Saxton

704-***-****, ad2iha@r.postjobfree.com, Huntersville, NC, 28078

Portfolio: Home My Site (amarisaxton01.wixsite.com)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Ambition driven writer who excels at story development and editing stories for publication. Exceeds company standards by working both collaboratively and independently to correctly gather information that is fact-checked with credible and accurate sources. Comfortable with both on camera broadcasting and behind the scenes editing.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): English

University of North Carolina Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, December 2023

EXPERIENCE

Editing

Editor, Mar 2023 - Current

Niner Times, Charlotte, NC

●Worked with a videographer to learn both camera and video editing skills

●Created articles that consisted of trendy news topics while showcasing journalistic integrity

●Developed high-quality journalistic content for digital platforms

●Backed up stories with fully researched information and vetted facts

Editor, Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

Society 19, Boston, MA

●Researched and developed content and curated articles that allowed for the company to stand out

●Created articles in a creative style and contributed my own personal writing style that helped aid in the structure of the website

●Developed stories and content ideas considering reader and audience appeal

Editor, Mar 2022 - May 2022

Spectacular Magazine, Durham, NC

●Gathered information and interviewed sources to curate articles with credible sources on the company site

●Delivered complete and fact-checked information based on thorough research

●Met editorial guidelines and fit space requirements with skilled revisions

Marketing

Social Media Manager / Blogger, May 2021 - Feb 2022

Elle Johnson Co, Concord, NC

●Oversaw social media asset design to be in line with brand identity

●Implemented excellent marketing strategies to reach viewers daily through social media and posts to help improve outreach towards audience

●Proofread and reviewed all print and electronic content for correct grammar and spelling.

●Developed structured blog content based on company merchandise to target audiences weekly

Cert Certifications

Portfolio Submission - Intro to Creative Writing

SKILLS

Multimedia, Editing, Video Editing, Social Media, Research and Fact-Checking, Creative Writing, Technical Skills, Marketing, Building Audience Engagement, Newsroom

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