Hi, I’m
Amy Young
New Haven,CT
Summary
Experienced Managing Editor offering an eight-year (+) background in team management, copywriting, editing, and directing projects for print and digital platforms. Skilled communicator adept at collaborating effectively and cohesively with multidisciplinary teams and contract professionals. Have built and led teams to elevate content and increase readership.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Hearst
Managing Editor
07.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Managed editorial teams, coordinating team of 10 (staff reporters, assistant managing editor, three regional editors, and staff photographer) to achieve prescribed deliverable milestones
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Assessed data metrics daily to understand and grow readership
- SEO management and enhancement
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Adhered to Associated Press and internal style guidelines, educating staff on standards.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
NewsBreak
Editoral Manager
07.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Edited long and short-form content, specializing in regional daily news content.
- Adhered to Associated Press and internal style guidelines, educating staff on standards.
- Incorporated SEO techniques into digital publications, optimizing page ranks to improve traffic.
Echo Magazine
Managing Editor
11.2017 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Oversaw publication of more than 40 issues of statewide lifestyle monthly magazine, increasing print and online readership.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Oversaw publication of digital and print products, aligning multi-media content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity.
- Handled final proofreading, copy editing, and revision functions for deliverables.
- Managed freelance editorial teams, coordinating 15+ remote workers to achieve prescribed deliverable milestones.
- Incorporated SEO techniques into digital publications, optimizing page ranks to improve traffic.
- Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
Multiple
Journalist
01.2010 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Wrote, edited, and produced over 300 stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Wrote and published articles for leading newspapers and magazines.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Utilized social media to engage readers and promote content.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
Education
Kent State UniversityKent, OH
Some College (No Degree) from Journalism And Mass Communications
Skills
- Assigning Stories
- Conducting Staff Meetings / Supervision
- Audience Engagement
- Content Planning
- Constructive Feedback
- Determining Budgets
- SEO Understanding and Enhancement
- Editorial Calendar Development
Nonprofit volunteering
Work in various capacities (grant writing, event planning, board member) to assist nonprofit organizations benefiting different communities.
Timeline
Managing Editor
Hearst
07.2022 - 06.2023
Editoral Manager
NewsBreak
07.2021 - 07.2022
Managing Editor
Echo Magazine
11.2017 - 06.2021
Journalist
Multiple
01.2010 - 10.2017
Kent State University
Some College (No Degree) from Journalism And Mass Communications