Detail-oriented Assistant Editor with 4+ years of experience in digital and print publishing. Skilled in manuscript evaluation, content development, and editorial project management with a keen eye for narrative structure and language precision. Adept at collaborating with authors, senior editors, and production teams to transform raw manuscripts into polished publications while maintaining tight deadlines and quality standards.

Assistant Editor

• Manage editorial workflow for 15+ titles annually across fiction and non-fiction categories, coordinating with authors, senior editors, and production teams to ensure timely publication and quality standards

• Perform comprehensive manuscript evaluations and developmental editing, providing detailed feedback that has improved narrative structure, character development, and overall readability for 20+ published works

• Oversee the copyediting and proofreading processes for assigned titles, maintaining style consistency and reducing error rates by 35% through implementation of standardized quality control procedures

Editorial Assistant

• Evaluated 200+ fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction submissions quarterly, providing detailed assessments and recommendations that contributed to the selection of published content

• Collaborated with senior editors on developmental editing for accepted submissions, working directly with authors to refine and strengthen their work for publication

• Managed the magazine's digital content calendar and social media presence, increasing online engagement by 45% and expanding the publication's digital subscriber base by 30%

Editorial Intern

• Assisted senior editors with manuscript review and evaluation, reading and providing written assessments for 5-7 submissions weekly

• Performed fact-checking and research for non-fiction titles, ensuring accuracy and credibility of published content

• Supported the editorial department with administrative tasks including managing correspondence with authors, organizing manuscript files, and preparing materials for editorial meetings

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

• Concentration in Fiction Writing; Recipient of the Departmental Excellence Award

• Thesis: Collection of short stories exploring themes of identity and belonging in urban environments

• Relevant Coursework: Advanced Fiction Workshop, Narrative Structure, Literary Editing & Publishing, Contemporary Literature, Craft of Prose

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Dean's List all semesters

• Senior Thesis: 'Narrative Innovation in Contemporary American Fiction' - Received departmental honors

• Relevant Coursework: Literary Analysis, Creative Writing, Journalism Ethics, Copy Editing, Digital Publishing, Media Studies

Literary Fiction Anthology

• Served as lead assistant editor for a collection of contemporary short fiction featuring 15 emerging authors, coordinating the entire editorial process from acquisition to final publication

• Collaborated with contributing authors on developmental editing and revisions, providing detailed feedback that strengthened narrative structure, character development, and thematic coherence

• Managed the production timeline and coordinated with design and marketing teams, resulting in on-time publication and selection as a staff pick at three major bookstore chains

Digital Publishing Initiative

• Spearheaded the magazine's transition to an enhanced digital platform, developing new content formats and interactive features that improved reader engagement

• Created and implemented editorial workflows specific to digital content, establishing style guidelines and quality control processes for multimedia elements

• Curated special digital-only content including author interviews, craft essays, and multimedia presentations that increased subscriber retention by 25%

Emerging Writers Mentorship Program

• Developed and coordinated a mentorship program pairing unpublished writers with experienced editors for manuscript development and publishing guidance

• Provided one-on-one editorial feedback and career guidance to five emerging authors, two of whom secured publishing contracts within the program's first year

• Created educational resources on the publishing process, manuscript preparation, and effective revision strategies that were adopted as standard materials for the publisher's author development initiatives

Certified Copy Editor

• Demonstrated mastery of advanced copyediting principles, grammar, syntax, and style guide implementation

• Proficiency in editing various content types including fiction, non-fiction, academic, and digital media

• Expertise in maintaining editorial consistency while preserving author voice and intent

Book Editing Master Class

• Intensive training in developmental editing, structural analysis, and narrative enhancement techniques

• Advanced study of genre-specific editing approaches for fiction, memoir, and narrative non-fiction

• Practical application of editorial skills through comprehensive manuscript evaluations and revision guidance

Digital Publishing Certificate

• Comprehensive training in digital publishing platforms, workflows, and content optimization

• Study of emerging technologies and formats in electronic publishing and their impact on editorial processes

• Development of strategies for effective content adaptation across print and digital mediums

Member

• Participate in professional development workshops and networking events focused on editorial best practices and industry trends

• Contribute to the organization's mentorship program, providing guidance to early-career editors on skill development and career advancement

• Attend monthly chapter meetings featuring discussions on evolving publishing standards, new technologies, and business practices

Workshop Leader

• Conduct quarterly workshops on 'Understanding the Editorial Process' for aspiring authors, providing insights into manuscript preparation and working effectively with editors

• Offer manuscript critiques and personalized feedback to workshop participants, focusing on elements that typically concern acquisitions editors

• Develop educational materials on revision strategies, query letter writing, and navigating the submission process

Volunteer Editor

• Provide pro bono editorial services to underrepresented writers seeking to develop their craft and pursue publication

• Offer developmental feedback, copyediting, and publishing guidance to 3-4 emerging authors annually

• Participate in community writing workshops in underserved neighborhoods, sharing editorial expertise and encouraging literary expression