Janine Faust
Pottstown,PA
Summary
Focused and diligent multitasker with experience writing on deadline, working in public-facing jobs, learning new skills quickly, and contributing to metropolitan and hyperlocal publications. Possesses strong attention to detail, an ongoing interest in history and literature, a calm attitude in high-stress environments, and proficiency in managing multiple priorities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Editor
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Created new style guides for book series
- Established copyright procedures for reprints under newly acquired imprints
- Assisted authors with decisions on style preferences, correcting final proofs, and creating indices
- Coordinated between departments on cover design, typesetting, pagination, and other aspects of book production
- Proofread final manuscripts, edited indices and cover copy, and checked final layouts for formatting errors
- Organized senior editors' files and inspected printed titles
Freelance Copy Editor
Dorrance Publishing
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Reviewed and edited manuscripts for correct grammar and style
- Wrote author bios and cover copy
Opinions Intern
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted taped interviews
- Wrote 20+ editorials on topics ranging from federal immigration mandates to local diversity efforts
- Fact-checked and copyedited section columns, editorials, and letters
Editor-in-chief
The Pitt News
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Delegated weekly assignments to 20 student editors across six sections
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers daily
- Collaborated with newly-formed digital desk to remake publication website and social media presence
Editorial Intern
The Northside Chronicle
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Pitched and wrote weekly features with a focus on local history
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Writing
University Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2020
Skills
- CMS, APA, and various other style guides
- PageMajik
- Adobe, Foxit, and Microsoft
- Slack and Teams
- Social media analytics
Awards
- Recipient of two Golden Quills from the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania
Timeline
Associate Editor
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
03.2021 - 06.2023
Freelance Copy Editor
Dorrance Publishing
11.2020 - 03.2021
Opinions Intern
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
06.2020 - 08.2020
Editorial Intern
The Northside Chronicle
01.2020 - 04.2020
Editor-in-chief
The Pitt News
05.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Writing
University Of Pittsburgh
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