Ann Brown
Freelance Editor, Writer, Publicist, Media Coach
Email: *************@*****.*** Phone: 917-***-****
Highly experienced freelance editor, writer, publicist, and media coach with over 25 years of experience covering breaking news, business, entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. My work has been featured in top publications, including Forbes, Playboy, Yahoo!, Black Enterprise, Essence, and The Source. I have also worked with hip-hop artists, actors, and business executives to provide media training and publicity services.
Temporary Senior Editor, Black Enterprise, Sept. 2023 - Present
●Edit, assign, and schedule articles for the business site
Writer, African American Film Critics Association, Jan. 2023-Present
●Script writing, writing voice overs for AAFCA awards shows and events
Senior Editor, Finurah, June 2021 - Present
●Hired a team of freelance reporters to produce business, economic, and wealth-building news for our website
●Launched Finurah Money Talk, an Instagram series where I interview experts on wealth, crypto, and investing
●Manage, edit, and publish roughly 30 news articles weekly submitted from freelance journalists
Contracted Daily Content Writer, Moguldom, January 2014 - Present
●Produce news articles per week on various topics, including breaking news, business, crypto, political, and social issues. Pull, size, and post photos.
Senior Editor, New York Trend, December 2020 - Present
●Helped grow traffic, increase freelance staff, and boost ad revenue
●Mentor interns and oversee editorial operations
Skills:
●Proficient in WordPress
●Strong leadership skills and ability to multitask effectively
●Creative thinker and problem solver
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, New York University
References available upon request.