Aimee Scott
Dallas,TX
Summary
Skilled Senior Copy Editor with background in managing and coordinating editorial production. Strengths include exceptional proofreading abilities, strong knowledge of grammatical rules and style guidelines, alongside proficiency in leading cross-functional teams to meet pressing deadlines. Significant contributor to enhancing overall content quality and consistency at previous workplaces.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Copy Editor
Publishing Concepts
Dallas, TX
12.2017 - 11.2024
- Reviewed and edited copy for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, spelling and style.
- Provided feedback to writers on how to improve their work.
- Developed editorial guidelines and standards for publications.
- Conducted research to ensure accurate content in stories.
- Collaborated with other editors and staff members on projects and deadlines.
- Ensured that all material was written in a consistent voice and tone.
- Proofread articles before they went live on the website or print issue.
- Suggested changes in layout, design, structure, or format of documents.
- Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules.
- Implemented fact-checking protocols to uphold the integrity and accuracy of all content.
- Provided mentorship and career development opportunities for junior editorial staff.
Data Editor
Publishing Concepts
Dallas, TX
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines.
- Reviewed copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
- Assisted in creating comprehensive style guides for publication teams.
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Verified facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources.
- Met with artists, typesetters and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-1992
Skills
- Research and analysis
- Data-driven decision-making
- Online content editing
- Fact-checking
- Story shaping
- Maintaining standards
- Editorial management
- Deadline-driven
- Graphics
- Fact-checking expertise
- Proofreading submissions
- Editorial planning
- Research
Timeline
Senior Copy Editor
Publishing Concepts
12.2017 - 11.2024
Data Editor
Publishing Concepts
10.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Texas A&M University
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