Copy Editor Los Angeles
Resume:
ALISON DINGELDEIN
COPY EDITOR
******.**********@*****.***
SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
OBJECTIVE
To use my editing skills to deliver error-free, engaging and high quality content.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Experienced editor skilled in shaping content for digital and print publication, with a keen eye for detail, grammar, syntax, spelling, style and taste, all while maintaining the writer’s voice.
EXPERIENCE
2000-2025 Senior Copy Editor
Los Angeles Times
Edited news, features and business content for print and digital, plus video scripts, graphics, photo galleries and newsletters, adhering to the Times’ AP-based style guide and editorial standards. I was also part of a team that was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in 2022.
1986-2000 Copy Editor, Acting Assistant Copy Chief
The Arizona Republic
Edited content and managed production on news, business and features sections of Phoenix’s daily newspaper. Worked on the planning and production of two web/print projects: Cooking 101 and Cooking 201.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
University of Oklahoma
Minors in Spanish, history, political science and English
COMMUNICATION
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide feedback and collaborate effectively with writers, editors, photographers, designers, etc.
LEADERSHIP
Well-organized, with excellent problem-solving, communication and project-juggling skills in a deadline-driven environment.
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