Ilana Amselem
400 E 56th Street, New York,NY
Summary
Editorial writer and copy editor with experience producing, editing, and pitching daily journalism in fast-paced newsroom environments. Currently contributing reported stories and polished copy to The Architect’s Newspaper, balancing tight deadlines with editorial precision. Trained in magazine and digital storytelling at NYU, with strong visual, research, and production skills across print and digital platforms.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Copy Editor
SAP Magazine
Brooklyn, New York
12.2025 - Current
- Edit long- and short-form editorial content for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and adherence to house style across print and digital platforms.
- Collaborate closely with writers and editors to refine structure, tone, and narrative flow while preserving authorial voice.
- Manage multiple editing assignments simultaneously, consistently meeting production deadlines in a fast-paced editorial cycle.
- Ensure consistency in style, terminology, and factual detail across entire stories, from headlines and decks to body copy and captions.
Editorial Intern
The Architect's Newspaper
New York, New York
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Edited articles for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to publication style guidelines.
- Wrote and published up to two articles daily on assignment from editors, meeting tight deadlines.
- Pitched original story ideas and independently reported and executed approved pieces.
- Managed social media accounts to promote published articles and engage readers.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss upcoming projects, coverage priorities, and strategy.
Marketing Assistant
Building Conservation Associates, Inc.
New York, NY
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed the visual marketing of the firm for the New York, Philadelphia, and Boston office; create social media posts accounts, draft flyers, newsletters, and advertisements for each office.
- Created Adobe InDesign "Bid Proposals" that encompass relevant firm information, personnel resumes, and a narrative convincing potential clients that BCA is the best fit for a specific project.
- Handled all administrative responsibilities including scheduling flights, recording meeting notes, making hotel and restaurant reservations and running day-to-day office operations.
Assistant
Keno Auctions
New York, NY
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Catalogued and wrote summaries for each piece before auction and uploaded to LiveAuctioneers.com.
- Researched art pieces for each auction to help date pieces and understand their provenance.
- Organized and cleaned art pieces before being sent out to auction.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism, Magazine And Digital Storytelling
New York University
New York, NY12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies, Film Studies
George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia, DC05.2021
Skills
- Languages: French, Spanish
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier
Timeline
Copy Editor
SAP Magazine
12.2025 - Current
Editorial Intern
The Architect's Newspaper
01.2025 - 12.2025
Marketing Assistant
Building Conservation Associates, Inc.
01.2022 - 07.2024
Assistant
Keno Auctions
06.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Journalism, Magazine And Digital Storytelling
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies, Film Studies
George Washington University