Christopher Main
Editor
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Managing Editor with an extensive background in overseeing
editorial processes and developing, editing, and proofreading content
that engages, entertains, and educates. Exceptional skills working
with freelance and staff writers, managing editorial calendars, and
ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content. Eager to contribute
expertise to a new professional opportunity.
Overview
9
9
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Education
B.A. - English
University of South Florida
Skills
- Content Development
- Editorial Calendars
- Copy Editing
- Proofreading
- Project Management
- AP Style
- Chicago Manual of Style
- Excellent Written and
- Verbal Communication
- Google Analytics
- SEO Best Practices
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- WordPress
- Trello
- Slack
Accomplishments
- For 24 years, I worked at KelbyOne, a leading provider of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, graphic design, photography, and computer training. I managed various publications at KelbyOne, including Mac Today, Mac Design, Layers: The How-To Magazine for Everything Adobe, and Lightroom Magazine. For most of my 24 years at KelbyOne, I managed its flagship magazine, Photoshop User.
- Built and managed a world-class team of freelance writers.
- Developed best-in-class educational articles, tutorials, and product reviews that showcased authority and trustworthiness.
- Built relationships with companies to stay current on upcoming releases and to acquire products for review.
- Played a pivotal role in the transition from print to digital, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Worked remotely producing a 150+ page monthly digital publication, demonstrating my ability to produce at a high level independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Certification
- Introduction to Google SEO
- Google SEO Fundamentals
- Optimizing a Website for Google Search
- SEO: Keyword Strategy
- Marketing Strategy: SEO Content Writing
- Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO
- Using AI as Your SEO Assistant
- Using WordPress to Create a Blog for Creators
- Editing Mastery: How to Edit Writing to Perfection
Work History
News Editor
SlashGear
New Port Richey, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Edit articles covering technology, tools, and cars using AP Style.
- Write meta descriptions, SEO titles, and SEO meta descriptions.
- Edit articles in CMS and publish via WordPress.
- Use Trello to manage workflow from editing to scheduling articles.
Managing Editor
KelbyOne
Oldsmar, FL
10.1999 - 12.2023
- Successfully served in the role of Managing Editor for 24 years, adapting to the evolving landscape of print and digital media.
- Managed popular print and digital magazines, including Mac Today, Mac Design, Layers: The How-To Magazine for Everything Adobe, Lightroom Magazine, and their flagship publication Photoshop User.
- Built and managed a world-class team of freelance writers for magazines and blogs, negotiated contracts, provided feedback, generated pay reports, and maintained strong relationships.
- Developed best-in-class educational articles, tutorials, and product reviews that showcased authority and trustworthiness.
- Created and managed publishing schedules and editorial calendars.
- Managed projects using Kantata to coordinate departments.
- Built relationships with companies to stay current on upcoming releases and to acquire products for review.
Played a pivotal role in the transition from print to digital, resulting in significant cost savings for the company. - Copy edited articles in Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
- Proofread and corrected layouts in InDesign.
- Built magazine PDFs using Book feature in InDesign.
- Built online digital versions in Flipbooks by 3D Issue.
- Deployed and tested all versions of each publication.
- Worked closely with Creative Director to maintain exceptionally high standards of content and design.
- Authored product reviews and industry news stories.
- Worked remotely producing a 150+ page monthly digital publication, demonstrating my ability to produce at a high level independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programsWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsTimeline
News Editor
SlashGear
04.2024 - Current
Managing Editor
KelbyOne
10.1999 - 12.2023
B.A. - English
University of South Florida