Proofreader with Editorial Ops & AP Style
Resume:
Kearney, NE • **********@*******.*** • linkedin.com/in/laura-schemper-648b9a235/ • 308-***-****
LAURA SCHEMPER
Proofreader
Proofreader with 3 years of editorial operations experience improving content accuracy and adherence to AP style. Cuts revision cycles through clear style guidance and rigorous fact-checking while raising publication quality across print and broadcast workflows. Seeking to apply technical editing and process design to support precise, timely releases. Following a strategic layoff, I have been upskilling through educational courses and am now seeking a challenging new role. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
COPY EDITOR 2024 – 2025
Kearney Hub & York News Times-Lee Enterprises Kearney, NE ASSISTANT MORNING NEWSCAST DIRECTOR 2022 – 2024
Nebraska Television- Sinclair Broadcast Group Axtell, NE EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS: MASS MEDIA MAJOR, ENGLISH MINOR
University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE
ASSOCIATE ARTS DEGREE: GENERAL STUDIES
Colby Community College Colby, KS
COURSES
JOURNALISM IN THE DIGITAL AGE Dec 2025
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UNDERSTANDING PHOTO COMPOSITION Dec 2025
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PRINCIPLES OF CREATIVE WRITING Dec 2025
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INTRODUCTION TO PROOFREADING Dec 2026
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BASICS OF COPYEDITING Dec 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TRAINING Dec 2025
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GLOBAL DIGITAL LITERACY Dec 2025
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BASIC THEORY OF CREATIVE WRITING Dec 2025
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BASICS OF JOURNALISM Dec 2025
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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CREATIVE WRITING Dec 2025 Alison
ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES Dec 2025 Alison
BASICS OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING Dec 2025
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BEGINNER DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 2025
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ESSENTIAL TYPOGRAPHY PRINCIPLES FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Dec 2025 Alison
Assisted in developing editorial calendars and style guides to standardize content tone Collaborated with writers to refine messaging and enhance narrative coherence Conducted thorough fact-checking and edited articles to uphold journalistic integrity Streamlined review process, reducing revision times by 30% Facilitated editorial syncs to resolve layout conflicts and ensure timely page completion Achieved superior sound recording quality through team collaboration Assisted in equipment setup and breakdown for productions Balanced priorities in fast-paced settings without sacrificing quality Edited news articles for accuracy, clarity, and style Managed multiple editorial projects to ensure timely content delivery Third Place in Nebraska Universities Photography Contest GRAPHIC DESIGN Dec 2025
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UNDERSTANDING DIGITAL JOURNALISM Dec 2025
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BASIC PROOFREADING AND COPYEDITING TECHNIQUES Dec 2025 Alison
INTRODUCTION TO PIXEL ART Jan 2026
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SCREENWRITING Jan 2026
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VIDEO EDITING GUIDE USING SHORTCUTS Jan 2026
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGEMENT Jan 2026
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ANIMATED LETTERING USING PROCREATE Jan 2026
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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO CAMTASIA 2021 Jan 2026
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VIDEO EDITING WITH KDENLIVE Jan 2026
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FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Jan 2026
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ART OF CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING Jan 2026
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LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 2026
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR WRITERS Jan 2026
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THE ART OF CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING Jan 2026
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INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS Feb 2026
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THINKING CRITICALLY Feb 2026
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PRINCIPLES OF ACADEMIC WRITING Feb 2026
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ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 2026
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INTRODUCTION TO BLOGGING Feb 2026
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CAPCUT VIDEO EDITING MASTERCLASS Feb 2026
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INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN Feb 2026
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FACT CHECKING 101 Feb 2026
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ENGLISH ACADEMIC WRITING STRATEGIES FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Feb 2026 Alison
PROJECT MANGEMENT FOR CONTENT CREATORS Mar 2026
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INTRODUCTION TO HTML Mar 2026
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PHOTO EDITING USING ADOBE LIGHTROOM Mar 2026
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REFERENCES
Terri Hahn, Lee Enterprises (*****.****@**************.***, 402-***-****); Roni Lewis, NTV (***********@*****.***, 308-***-****); Victoria Brown, Lee Enterprises (*******@***********.***, 402-***-****) SKILLS
Technical Editing, Style Guide Adherence, Content Strategy, AP Style Mastery, Document Formatting, Copy Editing, Content Development, Attention to Detail, Fact-Checking Accuracy, Publication Workflow
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