Andrew Kaplan
Freelance Writer And Editor
Forest Hills,NY
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer and Editor
Kaplan Editorial Services
New York, NY
09.2016 - Current
- Engaging journalism with copy that grabs and engages readers
- Numerous industry contacts cultivated from years of experience
- Professionally trained journalist having studied at Medill School of Journalism
- Newspaper reporter experience, including freelancing for The New York Times
Managing Editor
Beverage World Magazine
11.2001 - 09.2016
- Leading beverage industry trade publication reaching thousands of readers
- Managed staff of 5 fulltime editors and several freelancers
- Performed under tight deadlines
Online Editor
Eretailing World And RetailTech Magazines
01.1999 - 10.2001
- Website manager for 2 online retailing publications
- Produced daily articles for websites and newsletters
Managing Editor
Food Logistics And U.S. Distribution Journal
08.1994 - 10.2001
- Publications covering supply chain, including warehousing, distribution and trucking
- Wrote about highly technical parts of the consumer products industry
- Managed staff of 4 editors to meet monthly deadlines
News Reporter
The New Jersey Herald
06.1992 - 08.1994
- Daily newspaper in Sussex County, New Jersey
- General assignment and court reporter
- Worked under daily deadline pressure
News Reporter
Herald Weekly Newspapers
07.1989 - 06.1992
- Promoted to associate editor after 2-month summer internship
- Chain of weekly newspapers in Long Island, NY's Nassau County
Timeline
Freelance Writer and Editor
Kaplan Editorial Services
09.2016 - Current
Managing Editor
Beverage World Magazine
11.2001 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
05.2001 -
Medill School of Journalism -
Northwestern University
05.2001 -
Online Editor
Eretailing World And RetailTech Magazines
01.1999 - 10.2001
Managing Editor
Food Logistics And U.S. Distribution Journal
08.1994 - 10.2001
News Reporter
The New Jersey Herald
06.1992 - 08.1994
News Reporter
Herald Weekly Newspapers
07.1989 - 06.1992
Summary
Beverage journalist who specializes in writing about the technical side of the business including distribution, packaging and production.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
05.2001 -
Medill School of Journalism -
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Clients
Freelance writer: SevenFifty Daily, Craft Spirits, Cheers, Beverage Dynamics, StateWays, The New York Times
Content writer: PepsiCo, Nestlé
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