Casey Cipriani
Summary
Imaginative, thoughtful, and thorough writer and editor with extensive experience in a variety of styles. Proficient with numerous CMS platforms, photo sourcing, technical editing, and SEO optimization. Skilled in social media management, research, interviewing, and journalism practices. Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time. Experienced in effective project management, creative direction, and team collaboration in producing media content. Utilizes strong organizational and communication skills to ensure seamless production workflows.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Team Producer
Dotdash Meredith
04.2014 - Current
- Produces content across multiple Dotdash Meredith verticals, including People, InStyle, Real Simple, Health, The Spruce, TripSavvy, and more.
- Enhances publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, SEO optimization, and visual elements to enhance reader engagement, update articles to current standards, and improve the reader experience.
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
Freelance Journalist
Self
08.2012 - 01.2022
- Wrote feature articles, recaps, and reviews for TIME, Vulture, Slate, Filmmaker Magazine, Refinery29, The New York Daily News, and more.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with celebrity actors, directors, and producers.
- Covered high-profile events such as awards ceremonies and film premieres, providing timely updates to readers.
- Conducted thorough fact-checking of all written materials, maintaining the integrity of published content.
- Adapted writing style for diverse audiences across print, online, and multimedia platforms.
- Leveraged social media to engage readers and enhance content visibility.
Entertainment Features Writer
Bustle
11.2015 - 04.2021
- Wrote feature articles on film, television, and the entertainment industry, including analytical essays, reviews, celebrity interviews, and editorials.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging, error-free content.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring a consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Interviewed celebrities by phone, video chat, and in person to write stories.
News Editor
Women and Hollywood
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed the news flow of a female-focused entertainment website.
- Sourced, assigned, and authored stories within strict deadlines.
- Evaluated and edited freelance submissions and guest posts.
- Conceptualized, pitched, assigned, and monitored stories from origination to publication.
- Reported to the editor-in-chief about news articles for print, daily staff happenings, and the creation of the company newsletter.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest, to quickly assign coverage to staff.
Assistant Editor
IndieWire
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Covered independent film news, events, panels, premieres, and junkets.
- Hired and managed interns.
- Conducted celebrity interviews, wrote feature articles, and reviewed films and TV.
- Attended and covered film festivals.
- Maintained strict adherence to AP Style guidelines in all editorial work.
- Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
Education
Master of Science - Journalism: Arts & Culture Concentration
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
New YorkBA - Theater and Cinema Studies
Northeastern University
Boston, MASkills
- Social media management
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Content creation
- Deadline adherence
- Project coordination
- Editing and proofreading
- Technical troubleshooting
- Strong graphic and visual sense
- Story development
- Interviewing techniques
- Fact-checking expertise
- Breaking news reporting
- Media relations strategies
- SEO optimization
Timeline
News Editor
Women and Hollywood
02.2016 - 02.2017
Entertainment Features Writer
Bustle
11.2015 - 04.2021
Quality Team Producer
Dotdash Meredith
04.2014 - Current
Assistant Editor
IndieWire
06.2013 - 06.2015
Freelance Journalist
Self
08.2012 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Journalism: Arts & Culture Concentration
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
BA - Theater and Cinema Studies
Northeastern University
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