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Emil Flemmon

Houston,TX

Summary

Editor with over 8 years of expertise in refining and elevating content centered on culture, entertainment, and politics. Proficient in leading editorial teams and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance multimedia storytelling, boosting engagement and brand visibility. Experienced in customer service, data entry, and supporting election workers. Aspires to leverage meticulous content editing, team leadership skills, and administrative support in a dynamic media and public relations role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Editor

D-mars.com
12.2023 - Current
  • Write engaging stories on urban culture in entertainment and politics, ensuring accuracy and sensitivity
  • Collaborate with writers to enhance content quality, providing constructive feedback and direction
  • Manage social media platforms, curate content, and conduct interviews to boost multimedia presence
  • Lead strategic content initiatives to amplify Black culture narratives, driving engagement and fostering community trust
  • Direct social media strategy, enhancing brand visibility by 20% through targeted campaigns and curated multimedia content
  • Facilitate cross-functional team efforts to streamline editorial processes, boosting publication efficiency and quality
  • Develop and implement new editorial guidelines, ensuring content consistency and elevating overall publication standards
  • Optimize content management systems, reducing publication cycle times by 15% and improving workflow productivity.

Weekend Managing Editor

360 Baseline
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead weekend team to publish timely, culturally significant content, boosting engagement and visibility
  • Approve and refine content for publication, ensuring high editorial standards and accuracy
  • Collaborate with writers to enhance editorial quality, fostering continuous improvement
  • Oversee content quality control, ensuring adherence to company standards and audience resonance
  • Coordinate with writers and editors to streamline workflows, fostering a supportive environment that encourages creative excellence
  • Implement strategic editorial initiatives that resulted in a 20% increase in weekend readership and higher audience retention
  • Meticulously edit and approve articles for publication, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all weekend content.
  • Managed a diverse team of writers, editors, and designers to produce high-quality content consistently.
  • Streamlined editorial workflow for increased productivity and timely content delivery.
  • Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.

Freelance Editor

OZY Media
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Wrote detailed articles on urban culture in entertainment and politics, ensuring accuracy and relevance
  • Edited and approved content, upholding high editorial standards
  • Collaborated with writers, providing constructive feedback to improve their work
  • Enhanced content quality through meticulous editing, leading to increased reader engagement
  • Supported authors in refining articles, resulting in a stronger editorial voice.
  • Optimized content for SEO, significantly increasing web traffic.
  • Negotiated with vendors to secure competitive rates for freelance contributions.
  • Streamlined submission processes, making it easier for contributors to submit their work.

Senior News Editor

Blavity
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Authored daily articles on urban culture in entertainment, sports and national news engaging a diverse readership
  • Proposed and managed story ideas, ensuring timely publication and content excellence
  • Delegated assignments and monitored article progress, maintaining high editorial standards
  • Delivered high-quality content that honored diverse narratives, fostering community engagement
  • Spearheaded editorial projects, driving team collaboration to ensure timely, impactful content delivery.

Editor & Media Correspondent

The Jasmine Brand
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Refined content to meet publication standards, enhancing quality and consistency
  • Managed social media strategy, increasing audience engagement and article reach
  • Oversaw story layout and photo selection, improving reader appeal and editorial alignment
  • Conducted performance analysis of social media campaigns, optimizing strategies to boost reach by 15%
  • Collaborated with writers and designers to refine publication visuals, improving reader satisfaction
  • Implemented a new content review process, reducing publication errors by 30% and streamlining workflow.

Senior Tech Editor

UrbanGeekz
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Authored daily tech and entertainment articles, engaging a broad audience and boosting readership
  • Conducted interviews with startup founders and VCs, offering deep business and investment insights
  • Ensured timely, informative content, significantly enhancing audience engagement and knowledge
  • Led editorial team to enhance content quality, boosting readership by 30% through strategic topic selection and compelling narratives
  • Oversaw publication schedule, ensuring timely release of articles, while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining high editorial standards
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align editorial content with marketing strategies, increasing engagement and brand visibility
  • Developed and implemented new content formats, driving a 20% increase in audience interaction and enhancing reader experience.

Senior Entertainment Editor

The Atlanta Voice
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Authored and curated a diverse range of news articles, celebrity features, and exclusive interviews, ensuring content adhered to editorial standards
  • Oversaw and directed a team of freelancers and part-time contributors, guiding story development and coverage execution
  • Collaborated with graphic artists and post-production professionals to deliver engaging multimedia content
  • Enhanced reader engagement by initiating interactive social media campaigns, increasing online interactions by 30%
  • Introduced new content formats like podcasts and video interviews, diversifying audience engagement
  • Streamlined editorial processes, reducing content production time by 20% and enhancing overall productivity.

Assignment Editor

11 Alive News
12.2016 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated with editorial teams to prioritize and assign news stories, maintaining alignment with strategic coverage goals
  • Led cross-functional teams in strategic planning sessions, ensuring news coverage aligned with organizational goals
  • Optimized news story prioritization process, improving daily coverage accuracy and relevance
  • Managed breaking news situations, resulting in timely and accurate reporting that increased viewership by 12%.

Executive Editor

KONTROL Magazine
10.2016 - 06.2019
  • Led the development of an editorial strategy in alignment with brand standards, ensuring a coherent voice across publications
  • Managed the editorial review process, editing and approving content for release while maintaining compliance with AP and organizational style guides
  • Collaborated with HR to recruit and maintain a diverse editorial team, and implemented a training program focused on fostering creativity and meeting content objectives
  • Directed multi-platform editorial projects, achieving a 33% increase in engagement through strategic content planning
  • Spearheaded cross-departmental initiatives to align marketing and editorial efforts, boosting readership by 15%.

Education

Master's Journalism -

Arizona State University Digital Immersion
07.2024

Bachelor of the Arts - Relationship Psychology

Georgia State University
12.2009

Bachelor of the Arts - Creative Writing

The University of Alabama
12.2007

Bachelor of the Arts - English Literature

University of Montevallo
12.2006

Skills

  • Media Interviews
  • News Room Editor
  • CMS
  • Adobe
  • InDesign
  • CHIRP Radio Software
  • Google Analytics
  • Trending
  • Semrush SEO
  • IOS Analytics
  • Proofreading
  • AP Style Guidelines
  • Content Developer
  • Beat Pitching
  • Video Editing
  • Photography Editing
  • Networking Specialist
  • Fact-Checking Researcher
  • Brand Management
  • Quality Control
  • Audience Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Community Engagement
  • Public Relations
  • Customer Service (Phone & Email)
  • Data Entry & Heavy Computer Use
  • Excel Spreadsheets, Election Management System, Airtable
  • Recruiting Experience

Additional Information

Planned and executed various public relations assignments regarding awareness & outreach campaigns., Carried out full production of videos (filming & editing) and graphic design products for internal and external use, as well as planned and executed media buying operations., Registered and took the HRRM Clerical Skills Test, scoring a minimum of 80% with a typing speed of 40 WPM and 80% accuracy., Extensive knowledge of social media management, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, with a focus on growing social media followings., Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Canva, PowerPoint, VEED, and intermediate knowledge of Mailchimp., Willingness to learn and apply internal guidelines and protocols related to the role., Eligible for employment in the United States., Testing required (Grammar 80%, Typing 40 WPM with 80% accuracy).

Timeline

Associate Editor

D-mars.com
12.2023 - Current

Weekend Managing Editor

360 Baseline
01.2022 - Current

Freelance Editor

OZY Media
01.2022 - 12.2023

Senior News Editor

Blavity
11.2021 - 03.2022

Senior Tech Editor

UrbanGeekz
11.2021 - 01.2022

Editor & Media Correspondent

The Jasmine Brand
04.2021 - 03.2022

Senior Entertainment Editor

The Atlanta Voice
08.2019 - 04.2021

Assignment Editor

11 Alive News
12.2016 - 06.2019

Executive Editor

KONTROL Magazine
10.2016 - 06.2019

Master's Journalism -

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Bachelor of the Arts - Relationship Psychology

Georgia State University

Bachelor of the Arts - Creative Writing

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of the Arts - English Literature

University of Montevallo

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