Adrienne Koziol
Omaha,NE
Summary
Assistant Editor with a proven track record in enhancing content quality through meticulous editing and fact-checking. Skilled in training and mentoring writers and editors, and fostering collaboration among the team members.
Skilled in copyediting, proofreading, and managing editorial workflows while adapting to changing needs. Brings accuracy, attention to detail, excellent communication, and passion for producing high-quality, well-written content that is both factual and engaging.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Editor
Harmala Media
05.2020 - Current
- Manages article submissions from writers, providing feedback and revisions as necessary.
- Aids the professional development of writers and junior editors by providing mentorship and advice, and recognizing when a writer or editor is not a good fit.
- Maintains adherence to company and AP Style guidelines in all work.
- Meticulously reviews articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards, including AI usage and plagiarism.
- Drafts briefs and style guidelines for writers to follow.
- Trains writers and editors on company procedures and style guidelines.
- Collaborates with editorial team to find ways to meet goals and improve content.
- Guides writers on how to refine article content and formatting, improving readability and engagement.
- Assists Editor-in-Chief during high-volume periods, providing additional support and ensuring quality.
- Helps streamline the editorial process by following up with writers and editors and tracking priority submissions.
- Assists in the creation of compelling headlines and titles that both grab the reader and are SEO-friendly.
- Conducts thorough research to verify facts, statistics, and information for accuracy before publishing articles.
- Encourages a positive environment and facilitates ongoing improvements by taking feedback from team members and implementing changes when necessary.
- Helps develop style guides to ensure consistency across all published materials.
- Proofreads, edits, and evaluates final copy to verify content aligns with established guidelines.
- Edits a wide array of content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Writes and edits content for various topics and mediums.
- Drives accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
- Acquires in-depth knowledge of topics to provide accurate edits.
- Helps develop and maintain style guides to encourage consistent quality of content and editorial standards, adjusting the guides as needed.
- Utilizes SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings.
Writer
Harmala Media
05.2020 - Current
- Uses exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Collaborates with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style.
- Writes and edits original, high-quality content that is engaging and personable.
- Conducts thorough research using current, original sources, producing accurate content that readers can relate to.
- Adapts writing style based on the platform, such as social media, blog posts, and print materials.
- Diligently follows company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Translates complex information into easily digestible content.
- Tailors writing style and tone to match the clients' brand voice, connecting with target audiences.
- Writes SEO-optimized content, integrating keywords into articles naturally.
- Composed original written material for different publications.
- Writes accurate and polished articles that are consistent with publishing standards prior to submission.
Education
No Degree -
Grace University
Omaha, NESkills
- Writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Adaptability
- Flexible schedule
- Content editing
- Analytical thinking
- Training and development
- Copyediting
- Proofreading
- Fact-checking accuracy
- Content organization
Timeline
Assistant Editor
Harmala Media
05.2020 - Current
Writer
Harmala Media
05.2020 - Current
No Degree -
Grace University