Benjamin Jones
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Dynamic editor with a proven track record at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, excelling in editorial planning and research. Skilled in shaping compelling narratives and maintaining high editorial standards, I deliver engaging content while fostering collaboration. Adept at headline writing, I provide constructive feedback to enhance writers' skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
02.2004 - Current
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
Freelance Writer
Kalamazoo Gazette, Enterprise, Encore Magazine,
01.1995 - 02.2004
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
Education
Bachelor of Science - News-editorial Journalism
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-1985
Skills
- Research
- Story shaping
- Editorial planning
- Headline writing
Timeline
Editor
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
02.2004 - Current
Freelance Writer
Kalamazoo Gazette, Enterprise, Encore Magazine,
01.1995 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Science - News-editorial Journalism
University of Kansas
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