Cole Hanck
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dynamic writer and editor with a proven track record at SLUG Magazine, delivering engaging content and meeting tight deadlines. Skilled in content research and copy editing, I excel in team collaboration and audience engagement, ensuring high-quality publications that resonate with readers. Committed to ethical journalism and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Contributing Writer & Editor
SLUG Magazine
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2022 - Current
- Wrote and edited 14 published articles across music, culture, and events in a fast-paced media setting
- Conducted research, interviews, and story sourcing across verticals
- Translated complex ideas into accessible and engaging content for specific readership segments
- Met publication deadlines and collaborated using Google Workspace and CMS tools
Project Engineer
HARPCO Construction and Development Services
Laguna Beach, CA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Produced clear, business-facing documentation and scheduling reports for construction clients
- Facilitated cross-team coordination and external communications to meet client timelines
Education
B.S. - Writing & Rhetoric
University of Utah
01.2025
Skills
- Content research, editorial planning, and storytelling
- Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail; CMS platforms
- Familiar with trend tracking and analytics tools (eg, BuzzSumo)
- Strong written communication & audience awareness
- Team collaboration, remote professionalism, deadline management
- Copy editing
- Time management
- Adherence to style guides
- Public relations
- Story pitching
- Ethical journalism
- Social media promotion
Affiliations
- I enjoy making and playing live music with other musicians in the Salt Lake scene
- During the winter, you can find me at Brighton making the most of the best snow in America. I'm also an avid enjoyer of the various winter time festivities that they hold at the mountain.
Accomplishments
- Consistent Dean's list student through my entire time at the University of Utah.
- Multiple SLUG Instagram post covers (virtual front page).
Timeline
Contributing Writer & Editor
SLUG Magazine
01.2022 - Current
Project Engineer
HARPCO Construction and Development Services
01.2020 - 01.2022
B.S. - Writing & Rhetoric
University of Utah