Career Focus Writer/Editor responsibilities with a magazine, preferably in music/entertainment realm

Experience Summary • Experienced in writing feature articles, short stories, editorial pieces, press releases, research reports, and creative print ad copy.
• Well versed in copyediting, transcription/editing of interviews, and proofreading.
• Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with virtually all writing styles; serious commitment to excellence in the printed and published word.
• Competent researcher, interviewer, and reporter.
• Gripping knowledge of current news and pop culture.
Education B.A., Journalism – Print Focus, Indiana University, Bloomington 2010

Professional
Experience Blogger – millist.wordpress.com, meandmyradio.tumblr.com, allcitychessclub.net
• Submit daily posts on the latest music, news and trends in pop culture.
• Write special pieces based on personal taste in music
• Create traffic for posts via Twitter, Facebook & tumblr. 4/09 - Present

Freelance writer- BlackGrooves.org, Bloomington, IN
• Submit monthly music reviews of albums, singles & other projects in the urban music category
• Research artists biographers & other information relative to works 1/10 - Present

Intern – Tonic.com, Palo Alto, CA
• Completed editorial internship with online publication.
• Contributed articles on a weekly basis.
• Developed traffic for site via social networks such as Facebook & Twitter. 5/09 - 7/09

Entertainment editor – Arbutus, Bloomington, IN
• Assigned stories for entertainment section of publication
• Additionally assisted in final editing and design of section.
• Wrote, edited and designed own features when needed. 8/07 - 5/09

Computer Skills Microsoft Word • InDesign • Photoshop • Dell and Macintosh Systems • Wordpress • Blogger • Tumblr • Twitter • Familiarity with HTML

Writing Samples Available Upon Request