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Multi-Skilled Editor

Location:
Chicago, IL
Salary:
60,000
Posted:
November 29, 2024

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Resume:

Peter Ericksen

**** * ******* *** *** *F, Chicago, IL 60622 • 320-***-**** • *********@*****.***

Adaptable, multi-skilled writer and editor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance • Saint Paul, MN

Writer and Editor

Concordia Language Villages • Bemidji, MN • 07/2024 - 08/2024 Counselor, Baker

Thomson Reuters • Eagan, MN • 12/2019 - 06/2024

Desk Editor

Lawrentian Student Newspaper • Appleton, WI • 01/2018 - 12/2018 Copy Chief

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in English

Lawrence University • Appleton, WI

SKILLS

Associated Press Style, Canva, Content Management Software, Content Strategy, Excel, HTML, InDesign, Research, Smartsheet, Social Media, Traffic Metrics, WordPress

• Designed educational materials in service of science education grants with Minnesota Children's Press

• Wrote and edited popular science articles

• Edited and revised portions of Chase's Calendar of Events

• Presented scientific findings to in-person audiences

• Counseled students and prepared authentic cuisine at Japanese and Russian language-learning summer camps

• Collaborated with team to conduct research, set standards, and determine most engaging and effective content

• Trained new writers and editors in house style and brand strategy Meticulously reviewed articles for accuracy, mechanics, and style, ensuring consistent high-quality content and reader satisfaction

• Used Canva, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop to create informative, engaging illustrations and graphics for web and print

• Built an understanding of data analysis to add quantitative depth to stories and graphics

• Adapted to ongoing customer and shareholder feedback

• Managed team of student writers and editors covering campus, community and global events

• Built institutional relationships with campus faculty and staff, as well as the local community



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