Creative publishing expert with more than 15 years of experience in copy editing and proofreading books and magazines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven success at creating nonfiction books and magazines.
Hi, I’m
Annika Geiger
Editor, creative, book lover
Dana Point,CA
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
4
Languages
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quarto Publishing Group USA
Acquiring Editor
08.2015 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Managed 15-20 books simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading marketing materials and manuscripts for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Demonstrated successful verbal and communication skills through weekly presentations to the sales, marketing, and creative teams.
- Developed clear, well-researched book proposals that included market trends and SEO data.
- Improved overall readability of documents by reorganizing content and eliminating redundant information.
- Selected photos for use in diverse projects.
- Adhered to style guides and editorial processes to maintain a consistent voice across all published materials.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase interest in products.
- Developed and maintained pool of expert authors.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to produce high-quality publications within tight deadlines.
- Attended regular team meetings for brainstorming ideas, discussing progress updates, and addressing challenges faced during projects.
- Utilized SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings.
- Tracked staff members' assignments and deadlines.
- Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
I-5 Publishing
Managing Editor
01.2015 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Edited articles, infographics, recipes, and layouts for monthly print products and online pieces
- Researched and suggested new content ideas; planned content; created monthly editorial calendar; assigned articles and photos; managed contracts and payments; served as main contact person for graphic designers and freelance contributors; provided editorial guidelines; and selected photos for features and magazine covers
- Maintained editorial standards by enforcing adherence to style guides, grammar rules, and ethical journalism principles.
- Developed strong relationships with freelance contributors, ensuring a steady flow of fresh perspectives and ideas.
- Managed a diverse team of writers, editors, and designers to produce high-quality content consistently.
I-5 Publishing
Senior Associate Editor
01.2013 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Suggested and implemented cost-savings procedures to keep magazines consistently under budget while working on some of the company’s highest-selling publications.
- Posted and updated online content, wrote weekly quizzes, and ensured search engine optimization as the sole editor of a website.
- Wrote and edited marketing material and email blasts to attract new subscribers and retain existing ones.
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA
Bachelor of Arts from English
2002 - 2006 (4 years)
University Overview
- Member of Delta Delta Delta
- Studied comparative literature, art history, and the Italian language
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Editing and proofreading
- Clear communication
- Confident presentation and pitching skills
- SEO
- Research
- Content development
- Strategic content planning
- Copy editing
- Digital publishing tools
- Assigning Articles
- Style Guides
- Selecting Photos
- Assigning Stories
- Proofreading Submissions
- Weekly Production Management
- Managing Site-Wide Content
- Story Pitching
- Impeccable Grasp of Grammar
- Generating Headlines
- Mastery of English Grammar
- Writer Voice Understanding
- Content Planning
- Delegating Assignments
- Microsoft Office
- Maintaining Standards
- Preparing Templates
- Online Copy Materials
- Interviewing Skills
- Syntax Linguistic Skills
- Keen Eye for Detail
- SEO Understanding
- Determining Budgets
- Spelling Mastery
- Writer Interviewing and Hiring
- Editorial Policy Making
- Consensus-Building and Teamwork
- Desktop and Laptop Computers
- Story and Content Idea Development
- Proof Review and Approval
- Originality and Creativity
- Content and Style Updating
- Spelling, Punctuation and Syntax
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Danish
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary
Availability
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Software
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite
Teams
SharePoint
Circana
Timeline
Acquiring Editor
Quarto Publishing Group USA
08.2015 - 04.2024
Managing Editor
I-5 Publishing
01.2015 - 08.2015
Senior Associate Editor
I-5 Publishing
01.2013 - 01.2015
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts from English
2002 - 2006 (4 years)
Interests
Reading
Writing
Books
Yoga
Family
Crafting
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchCareer advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureAdditional Information
Additional Information
Examples of work (acquisitions, project management, editing, and proofreading)
- How to Draw Super Cute Things with Bobbie Goods!
- Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls
- Sweet Home Macrame
- Cute & Cuddly Crochet
- Customize Your Cross-Stitch
- WEBTOON
- Craft kits
- Mini Plein Air Painting with Remington Robinson
- Squeegee Art Revolution
- Christmas Movie Magic coloring book
- And many more successful books and kits
- Dog Fancy and Dogs in Review
- Trade publications
- Online newsletters
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