Content Assistant
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Lauren Felechner
Features Editor. Writer. Copywriter.
**** ** *** ******, ***** Mesa, CA 92627
EXPERIENCE
Exacta Media, Inc. May 2012-current
Freelance Copywriter
• Receive weekly assignments with specific subject matter.
• Research and gather information.
• Create informative copy showcasing the targeted topic.
Peninsula Publishing, Newport Beach, CA March 2011 – Sept. 2012
Features Editor
• Research, write and edit content for six magazines focused on home building, housing industry and infrastructure.
• Coordinate contributing authors and freelance writers.
• Manage online presence and social networking.
• Manage editorial interns, editorial assistants and assistant editors.
• Find content and PR for and compile tri-weekly newsletter: Builder Bytes
• Assist art department in choosing images for publications.
• Meet and exceed quarterly incentives.
• Assist colleagues with maintaining production schedule.
Skinnie Magazine, Rancho Cucamonga, CA Jan. 2010 – Sept. 2011
Freelance Writer
• Research, write and edit content.
• Volunteered for features, conducted interviews and would meet or exceed expected deadlines.
• Worked with the editor-in-chief on a consistent basis.
• Have covered multiple celebrity features and Q & A sessions.
NiteGuide Magazine, Costa Mesa, CA Jan. 2010 – Oct. 2010
Intern/Staff Writer
• Research, write and edit content.
• Would conduct interviews and Q&A sessions.
• Would write features as well as music, event, venue and food reviews.
• Worked with the appropriate editors on a daily basis.
• Pitched editorial ideas.
• Multi-tasked by taking on several stories at one time.
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The Daily Titan, Fullerton, CA Fall 2009
Staff Writer
• Volunteered and pitched ideas for news, opinion or feature articles.
• Research, write and edit content.
• Conducted interviews and Q&A sessions.
• Met the assigned deadlines and worked with the appropriate editors on a daily basis.
• Covered multiple events and breaking news stories.
• Spent time in newspaper production.
EDUCATION
California State University, Fullerton, CA
Bachelor of Arts, May 2010
Major: Communications with an emphasis in Journalism
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
Associates of Arts, May 2008
SKILLS
• Proficient in: AP writing, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), InDesign, Wordpress, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
Writing samples and references are available upon request
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