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Create ResumeJennifer Hunter
123 Fake Street | City, State, Zip Code
Cell: 000-000-0000
email@email.com
Professional Summary
Dedicated Copy Editor with a degree in journalism and a strong eye for detail. Developed a strong understanding of how to make words work together, cutting down articles before publication and editing work on different topics. Some experience in both writing and researching facts prior to approving articles.
Core Qualifications
- Trained Journalist
- Editing Various Topics
- Background Research
- Fact Checking
- Writing on Many Topics
- Microsoft Office Suite
Experience
Copy Editor, August 2012 – March 2015
Company Name – City, State
- Edited obituaries and lifestyle pieces before moving to the news desk
- Removed extraneous words and sentences to make articles fit within the space allotted
- Worked on first drafts submitted by authors, made edits and returned the work to authors before receiving a second draft
- Ensured articles were free of grammar and spelling mistakes
- Conducted research to fact check information listed in articles
Copy Editor, September 2010 – May 2012
University of California – City, State
- Checked the resources given by writers to ensure all information given was valid and truthful
- Helped design the layout for the school paper and determine the placement of images, text and advertisements
- Followed the newspaper style guide to ensure all articles fit with the general style of the paper
- Responsible for transferring articles from the paper to the newspaper’s website
- Edited news stories and articles on sports, movies and other topics
Education
2012 Bachelor of Science, Journalism
University of California – City, State