Aaron Royce
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
I am an experienced journalist seeking a full-time position at Kirk Palmer Associates as its News & Content Associate, where I can apply my editing, writing and fashion skills across a variety of topics. I currently have seven years of digital editing and writing experience, as well as a deep knowledge of fashion, news strategies and entertainment. I will bring a strong work ethic, intense organizational skills, sharp attention to detail and a passion to learn to this role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Editor
Footwear News
New York, NY
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Wrote 8-30 stories daily on fashion news, the fashion industry and in-depth features
- Covered red carpet events, fashion shows, awards shows and media events
- Assigned and edited articles for myself and freelance writers
- Pitched articles using SEO practices, metrics and Google Trends to grow online traffic
Editorial Intern & Freelance Assistant
The Daily Front Row
New York, NY
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Wrote over 200 digital articles
- Pitched multi-platform story ideas using social media and trending news topics
- Created social media posts and conducted daily Instagram engagement
- Worked closely with team members on website and social media direction
Fashion Editorial Intern
PAPER Magazine
New York, NY
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Pitched and wrote over 70 digital fashion and beauty articles
- Worked closely with editorial team to cover fashion events (ex. Fashion Month)
- Organized extensive contacts in press database
New York Fashion Week Intern
Various Influencers
New York, NY
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Increased Fashion Week content creation for social media influencers Caroline Vazzana, Holly Pan, David Ruff and Anchyi Wei
- Attended fashion shows and appointments for press coverage
- Created schedules, travel itineraries and seasonal trend reports
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond05.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale06.2018
Skills
- Communication
- Editing and writing
- Networking
- Web, data and trend research
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Digital Editor
Footwear News
08.2021 - 01.2024
Editorial Intern & Freelance Assistant
The Daily Front Row
12.2020 - 05.2021
Fashion Editorial Intern
PAPER Magazine
08.2020 - 12.2020
New York Fashion Week Intern
Various Influencers
08.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College