Corey Vaughn
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Hardworking writing professional bringing eight years of experience pitching, developing and writing articles. Years of experience in media and project management. Resourceful editor, strategic planner and content curator.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor/Writer
Wick Communications
01.2015 - Current
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Adhered to Associated Press and internal style guidelines, educating staff on standards.
- Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Utilized SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
- Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
- Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
- Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition.
- Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
- Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.
- Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
- Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
- Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana04.2014
Skills
- Multimedia Research
- Working with Advertisers
- Assigning Stories
- Project Management
- Story Development
- Content Curation
- Project Deadlines
- Process Design
- Staff Support
- Audience Engagement
- Pitching Articles
- Journalistic Reporting
Timeline
Editor/Writer
Wick Communications
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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