CV / English / Editorial Assistant

Lila Hartman

Address: 257 Maplewood Drive, Arcadia, CA, 91007

Phone: (555) 345-6789

Email: [email protected]

Brief

A dedicated and detail-oriented Editorial Assistant with over 2 years of experience in content creation, editing, and publishing. Possesses a strong passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail. Adept at managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments and collaborating with authors and editorial teams to produce high-quality content on tight deadlines.

Core Competencies

  • Editorial Writing & Content Creation
  • Proofreading & Editing
  • Research & Fact-Checking
  • Project Management
  • Social Media Management
  • Team Collaboration & Communication
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail

Technologies and Certifications

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Experienced with CMS (WordPress, Joomla)
  • Basic HTML & CSS
  • Certification in Copy Editing from the Editor's Association of Earth (EAE)

Professional Experience

Editorial Assistant

Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA

January 2021 - Present

  • Assisted in the development and publication of 50+ books and digital content.
  • Coordinated between authors, designers, and marketing teams to ensure timely releases.
  • Conducted thorough research and fact-checking to uphold content accuracy.
  • Managed the company’s social media platforms, increasing engagement by 20%.

Content Writer (Intern)

Arcadia Weekly, Arcadia, CA

June 2019 - December 2020

  • Produced and edited 100+ news articles and features.
  • Collaborated with the editorial team to brainstorm content ideas.
  • Optimized articles for SEO to increase website traffic by 30%.
  • Engaged with the community through comments and social media.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Arts in English, with a focus on Creative Writing

University of California, Los Angeles, CA

Graduated: June 2020

Relevant Courses: Media and Society, Editing for Publication, Digital Humanities

Workshops and Seminars

  • Effective Editing Techniques Workshop, 2019
  • Digital Marketing Seminar, 2020

Referees

Jamie Lannister

Senior Editor, Chronicle Books

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (555) 123-4567

Tyrion Greyjoy

Editor-in-Chief, Arcadia Weekly

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (555) 987-6543