Copy and Research Chief, Real Simple

August 2018–Present

 

Edit full contents of magazine to ensure writing is clear, accurate, engaging, and free of usage and grammar errors. Set rules on style and maintain style guide. Oversee fact-checking by freelance research editor. Collaborate with production director to streamline workflow and communicate procedures to staff. Develop checklists and instructional documents for staff and contributors. Manage departmental budget.

 

Freelance Editor

August 2010–Present

 

Edit books, articles, grants, press releases, websites, blog posts, résumés, and more for a variety of clients.

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Deputy Copy and Research Chief, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, Departures

November 2017–August 2018

 

​Worked with small team to integrate the three magazines’ copy, research, and production departments. Focused on combining the research and copy desks at Real Simple. This included reorganizing workflow, redefining staff roles, developing training materials, and overseeing freelance copyeditors and fact-checkers.

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Copy Chief, Health, Real Simple

October 2016–November 2017

 

Managed the merging of the two magazines’ copy desks. Built a new style guide to establish a consistent voice for both publications. Recruited and oversaw a team of freelance copyeditors. Wrote succinct, lively copy for Real Simple's monthly table of contents.

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Copy Chief, Health

August 2013–October 2016

 

Edited full contents of magazine with an eye toward clarity, logic, and consistency with established style. Worked with editorial, research, art, and production teams to close each issue on time and error-free. Managed freelance copyeditors. Spearheaded transition to a digital workflow to increase staff’s speed and efficiency.

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Associate Copyeditor/Writer, Real Simple

August 2010–August 2013

 

Under the direction of copy chief, line edited, copyedited, and proofread print issues, tablet editions, and special books. Worked with art team to finesse layouts. Helped manage workflow and assign tasks to freelancers.Wrote print articles on fitness, health, and fashion, as well as home decor copy for online slideshows.

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Copyeditor/Fact-Checker/Writer, ARTnews

February 2009–August 2010

 

Line edited, copyedited, proofread, and fact-checked full contents of print issues. Pitched, researched, and wrote articles on a range of art-world topics. Interviewed high-profile artists, such as Tony Feher and Tim Burton..

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English Teacher, Lycée de Bazeilles, France

February 2008–July 2008

 

​Designed and conducted English lessons for French vocational school students. Edited students’ essays for substance and grammar. Gave private conversation classes.

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Editorial Intern, The Paris Review

September 2007–December 2007

 

Evaluated submitted fiction and poetry manuscripts for potential publication. Copyedited and fact-checked two issues. Performed administrative duties. Trained new interns.

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Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut

B.A. with honors

September 2003–May 2007

 

Majored in the College of Letters, a selective interdisciplinary program in European history, literature, and philosophy. Studied abroad at the Universidad de Carlos III in Madrid. Served as arts editor of college newspaper for two years.