Opinion Editor Skills

• Managed staff writers and coached them in the style of writing opinion pieces.
• Organized student writers who submitted weekly articles and opinion pieces.
• Edited news stories and opinion pieces.
• Edited staff reporters and editors' opinion pieces.
• Copy editing Proofreading Fact-checking Headline writing Posting to Associated Press newswire BridgeNews opinion pieces appeared in hundreds of newspapers nationwide.
• Contributed multiple news and opinion pieces weekly while working in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment.

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• Pitched story ideas, wrote opinion articles, edited articles and created layouts using Adobe InDesign
• Assigned stories, copy edited drafts, and arranged completed work in Adobe InDesign.
• Managed staff writers and photographers, delegated tasks, lay-out in Adobe InDesign.
• Developed and edited pages using Microsoft word, and Adobe InDesign.
• Worked with Adobe InDesign to lay out and design pages.
• Design a weekly opinions page layout using Adobe InDesign.
• Designed newspaper pages using Adobe InDesign,
• Designed the Opinion page using Adobe InDesign
• Designed page layouts on InDesign.
• Developed strong InDesign computer skills5.
• Used Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop to create layouts and design the Index's Opinions and Editorials pages.
• Used Adobe InDesign software to produce newspaper pages every week Recruited students and faculty on campus to write columns
• Researched and wrote features, editorials, and news articles Designed page layout bi-weekly for opinion desk using InDesign
• Utilized InDesign and Photoshop simultaneously in order to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing page layout.
• Solicit and edit op-eds, as well as place content in InDesign and Wordpress.
• Edit staff stories for daily newspaper Layout pages in InDesign
• Arranged all content using Adobe InDesign.
• Attended weekly budget meetings.Assisted Opinion Section Editor in design of page layouts in InDesign and Photoshop.
• Write weekly column and compile Opinion section using InDesign software Edit photos through the Photoshop program

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• Develop news pitches with Opinion Editor Read and Edit students' articles Assist Editor with newspaper layout Promote articles through social media
• Managed a staff of 20 columnists and cartoonists to edit, layout and produce editorial content for print and digital platforms.
• Edited each story placed in the opinion section for grammar, spelling, and content before designing page layout.
• Designed the layout for the section, including letters to the editor, comic strips, and images.
• Created publication and editorial schedules for section; posted Opinions content online and did basic page layout.
• Create an entertaining and applicable opinion column, as well as organize the layout of the page.
• Focused on design and layout aspects of newspaper and kept the design eye-catching for busy college students.
• Composed and edited articles, conducted editor and staff meetings, designed layout and distributed newspapers.
• Assigned editorial content to reporters* Designed section layout in print publication* Edited content for website and print
• Design page layout, manage and run editorial board meetings of a staff of 6 people.
• Have gained experience with the Exponent's layout and expectations for quality of print paper.
• Designed the layout of the editorial page for the print edition of the paper.
• Aided in developing an updated layout and new daily content for the opinions section.
• Created and edited text for layout as well as design and proof the layouts.
• Designed layout, photographed relevant content, and edited articles for opinion section.
• Edited, designed, and formatted the layout of the Opinions section.
• Constructed layout for Opinion section, for the paper's weekly issue.
• Utilized Adobe In Design CS 5 to conduct layout of paper.
• Write, edit, and layout opinion page articles and columns.
• Conducted interviews, wrote columns, and coordinated pages for layout.

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• Created contests, promotions and special advertising supplements to drive community engagement and revenue * Hired and managed relationships with freelance writers
• Directed reporters, another editor, two photographers and several freelance writers in producing local coverage for a 365-day-a-year newspaper.
• Established strategic partnerships, increasing visibility and revenues * Defined and controlled editorial budget and managed staff of freelance writers.
• Provided support functions, such as photography and video editing Managed freelance writers, including negotiating corresponding salaries.
• Mentored/trained editorial staff and freelance contributors to establish and maintain consistent brand voice and highest professional standards.
• Managed several freelance writers for The Navigator while generating timely story ideas on deadline.

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• Interviewed, reported and wrote news stories on topics ranging from public policy to university news.
• Copy edited and wrote award winning editorials and news stories.
• Write columns and editorials Interview sources Produce news stories and features
• Coordinated coverage news events from crime stories to international crises, assigning pictures and designing graphics with overall responsibility for presentation.
• Supervised media personnel during coverage of news events * Managed audio-visual requests and performed audio voice over assignments.
• Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.

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• Performed regular fact checking and research for each new article written and turned into me to be proofread.
• Proofread articles under my section for grammatical and AP style errors that they were cleared for publication.
• Assigned topics, proofread, edited, and wrote articles about local, community and world issues
• Copy Editor - Proofread newspaper content from all sections.
• Edited, designed and proofread daily Opinion pages.
• Proofread, edited and rewrote articles.
• Proofread and edit opinion articles.
• Edited and proofread entire newspaper.
• Work on a Wordpress platform to write, proofread, and publish new articles scheduled on deadlines.
• Edit and proofread weekly editorials Conduct research and write insightful topics weekly Adhere to strict time constraints and deadlines

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• Created style guide for Opinion section and blog (including tagging and SEO).
• Utilize content management systems and SEO metadata to provide quality finished VOD products to both domestic and international customers.
• Developed SEO strategies to increase profitability and managed social media to spread brand awareness and bolster readership.
• Exceeded monthly traffic and engagement goals with dedicated coverage and SEO optimization.
• Utilize keyword tools for SEO content optimization and advertising tools for revenue generation
• Developed SEO and marketing programs for subscriber acquisition and generating traffic.

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• Coordinated with fellow editors and reporters to ensure opinion content was gathered and ideas were original.
• Edited Opinion content using InCopy and Google Drive.

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• Maintained a stable of writers with a working knowledge of current events and trends, specifically in the media.
• Relied on current events within the mainstream media and personal life experiences to bring important issues into awareness.
• Helped brainstorm new ideas for upcoming issues by researching current events on or off campus.
• Produced weekly articles on relevant current events of a minimum of 500 words.
• Edited columns and editorials Wrote editorials and columns Researched current events
• Report on relevant and current events in an insightful manner .

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• Assisted the editor-in-chief in the final edit of the Spectrum.
• Reviewed submitted manuscripts, brainstormed & implemented promotional strategies, tracked community involvement, and planned literary events with the editor-in-chief.
• Performed as editor-in-chief for an international, English-language, bimonthly magazine on environment and development issues.
• Promoted twice, from copy editor to associate publisher to editor-in-chief of national lifestyle magazine.
• Aided the editor-in-chief in finalizing edits and layout for the magazine and restructuring office organization.
• Worked closely with the editor-in-chief to make certain everything was properly coordinated for each edition.

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• Edited photos using PhotoShop; edited and approved final copy
• Used WordPress and PhotoShop to make 8 issues available online, and promoted online publication through social media platforms.
• Budgeted, edited according to AP style, and designed A-section pages using QuarkXpress and PhotoShop.
• Used basic PhotoShop knowledge to edit or create logos, photos and other necessary yearbook graphics.
• Copied, edited and constructed obituaries for press, using PhotoShop and DTI.
• Edited videos for the online product and gained multimedia experience with Sony Vegas and Adobe PhotoShop.

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• Managed editorial staff and planned publications in accordance to style/editorial policies assuring all content met publishing requirements.
• Organized material, determined emphasis and wrote articles/stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards for three publications.
• Managed and supervised editorial staff, developed good community relations and provided excellent customer service.
• Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.
• Collaborated with other editorial staff and managing editors during merger with another campus paper.
• Carried over quality content following merger with competing publication, unifying editorial style and mission.

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• Curated and conducted weekly editorial board meetings.

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• Corresponded with community members who submitted or wished to submit Letters to the Editor.
• Reported external news involving community members, national and international political, literary, and media personalities.
• Sustain positive partnerships with community members, organizations and government officials.
• Assigned and edited stories for the paper, which reaches more than 25,000 students, faculty and community members.
• Interviewed school board members, administrators and Guilford community members.

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• Write opinion-based articles Supervise and edit articles to publication
• Compile and edit articles, checking for fairness; strong teamwork skills Adapted quickly to procedures and programs
• Copy edit articles submitted by student writers
• Edit copy for publication on health-focused websites
• Edit articles written for the web, which are then posted on a website where content-seeking web publishers can purchase them.
• Plan, assign and edit articles for print and digital media on a daily basis managing a staff of eight reporters.

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• Interacted with Talon staff members and students to develop appropriate and engaging opinions section in The Talon.
• Confer with editorial staff members regarding difficult passages of legislative documents to secure approval of legislation.
• Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing stories.
• Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement of retail/classified advertising.
• Confer with senate and editorial staff members regarding development of resolution copy.
• Developed information on staff members for evaluation and training purposes.

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• Coordinated letters to the editor, staff columns and guest columns daily.

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• Manage Twitter presence including writing and scheduling sponsored Tweets and interacting with the community by answering questions and offering encouragement.
• Administrated Facebook and Twitter accounts, posting advertisements and campus events.
• Maintain live Twitter social media coverage during entertainment events.
• Manage magazine social media including Twitter and Facebook using HootSuite
• Managed social-networking efforts including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Developed Facebook and Twitter components to social strategies.

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• Co-managed the Spectrum Facebook page and increased page views through developing effective branding strategies.
• Produce and host weekly videos for Pine Log YouTube channel and Facebook page.
• Introduced social media strategies that generated a significant number of Facebook and Twitter followers.
• Communicated information via Facebook, Twitter and blogging.
• Answer questions about organization through Facebook messenger.
• Utilized Facebook to promote events driving traffic to

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• Created an easy-to-use column and letter to the editor submission page on the paper's website.
• Manage the weekly column selections for a newspaper with a circulation of 5,000 print readers and 8,000 monthly webpage views.
• organized and edited two-page section; recruited and coordinated with guest writers; wrote weekly editorial column.
• Edited/designed a weekly paper Wrote a column biweekly.
• Collaborated with fellow members of the Greyhound Editorial Board Managed 14 columnists and weekly deadlines Wrote weekly column Daniel P. Keenan,
• Maintained my own opinions column "The War on Ignorance."
• Started up a new column called "What We're Paying For."

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• Implemented strict deadlines under high-stress environments.
• Organized and communicated reporting and writing assignments to staff, in keeping with strict deadline.
• Transcribed multiple stories each week while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Worked in a team setting under strict deadlines and printing guidelines.
• Worked in a busy environment, creating and editing content on a strict deadline.
• Supervised multiple section editors and staff writers to meet strict deadlines.

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• Edit and write for the editorial-opinion section - Assist with topics columnists are covering and manage staff of 20
• Researched relevant and current topics for my writers to discuss and state their opinions on the matter.
• Manage and advise on topics pitched by the writers to determine suitability for publication.
• Assign topics and stories to individual writers for coverage, editing resulting pieces.
• Worked with Media Editors to create and host the Sunbird Sound-off video series to interview students on campus about relevant topics.
• Research trending topics and communicate with reporters to manage content for university newspaper's opinion section.

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• Launched initiative to create online multimedia platform.
• Created and executed plan to expand content with a new satire section as well as a new online initiative.
• Managed content and contributors for English language online service, including op-ed sourcing and editing.
• Prepared and edited over 400 written pieces for the printed paper and online resources.
• Lead editorial writer and editor of daily opinion page; pioneered online video content.
• Edited for print and online publication, enforcing deadlines and AP style rules.
• Published 3 pieces per week to online news site using WordPress.
• Led the Opinions section to become the most-read section online
• Compiled and analyzed weekly viewership data online using Google Analytics.
• Attended editorial and production meetings, collaborating with editors and writers to produce weekly print and online stories.
• Organized all student opinion articles for printed and online editions of Asbury's collegiate newspaper.
• Worked as part of the Asbury Collegian team to establish a broader online presence.
• Expanded the Johnsonian's social media and online presence to attract new readers.

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• Hired new writers, managed weekly meetings, solicited editorials from local leaders.
• Coordinated experienced and new columnists and trained new writers.
• Managed 20 writer relationships, edited contributors' pieces, reached out to potential new writers to contribute to the site.
• Trained many new writers and editors in role as assistant editor.
• Recruited for and instructed reporters through workshops in writing, investigative and interviewing skills, training 16 new writers.
• Provided feedback and input to new writers on their stories.

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• Manage student writers interested in opinions based writing.
• Recruited, selected, trained and supervised able and committed student writers.
• Hired and managed a staff of eight student writers who submitted one to two articles on a weekly basis.
• Mentor student writers and edit content before website publication.
• Managed a team of student writers by assigning stories, editing articles and providing writers with feedback.
• Worked with student writers, many of whom had no formal training in writing, to organizeand refine articles.

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• Managed/mentored staff writers to establish interviews, assist in the writing process, revise articles, and in writing improvement.

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• Conduct interviews with professionals and topics of interest
• Conduct interviews and write regular feature articles.
• Conduct interviews face-to-face and via telephone; write, submit and edit articles while working with strict deadlines
• Attend weekly staff meetings, pitch stories, arrange and conduct interviews.
• Coordinate initiatives and conduct interviews via telephone and in person.
• Conduct interviews with celebrities, local artists and reporters.

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• Managed 15,000+ circulation daily newspaper photo and opinion departments
• Lead opinion writer for 30,000 circulation daily newspaper, located on the Virginia-Tennessee border.
• Produced and edited the daily newspaper and content for the web.
• Produced the weekly automotive section and developed other editorial special-section content for this Hearst major metropolitan daily newspaper.
• Directed award-winning editorial page of major metropolitan daily newspaper in the second-largest city in Louisiana.
• Improved existing layouts to design a more comprehensive and reader-friendly daily newspaper experience.

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• Managed editorial calendar and day-to-day content production on homepage.
• Edited and oversaw editorial content production.
• Manage various aspects of content production for the first state excise tax product through contract with an international vendor.
• Increased content production, visitors and views while taking on an additional site and learning new platform.
• Organized quality audits to support content production, distributing and reviewing assignments for the editorial team.
• Well-versed in content marketing and the most efficient way to reach the largest audience.

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• Utilized page layout software (Adobe Creative Suite - Versions CS3 and CS4) with light HTML-based online posting duties.
• Streamlined production of software version updates, including all Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Intuit titles.
• Designed book covers using Adobe Creative Suite and wrote copy for book dust jacket.
• Trained less experienced personnel in the use of Adobe Creative Suite CS6 products.
• Directed team members and assisted in page layout/design using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Edited an average of 5 spots each week using Adobe Creative Suite.

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• Managed magazine's transition to a new CMS system.
• Oversee complete redesign of website using Joomla CMS.

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• Managed team of four production editors, as well as a number of freelance copy editors.

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• Received 2nd-place award from California College Media Association for opinion articles.
• Assigned opinion articles and editorials.
• Write bi-weekly opinion articles, take photos and mug shots for news editorials, lay out opinion spread for publication
• Have written opinion articles and gained an Academic Experience understanding of the impact of student voices on MSU policy.
• Improved the significance of campus news by keeping updated opinion articles and having guest writers each week.
• Copy-edited most opinion articles for each issue.
• Assigned and edited two opinion articles weekly.
• Write editorial columns and opinion articles.

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