JENNIFER LANDWEHR
Chicago,IL
Summary
Meticulous Copy Editor with 10 years of experience honing detailed understanding of grammatical, style and syntax considerations for diverse publication styles. Deadline-driven writer and editor with collaborative approach to project completion and time management. Flexible project manager with creativity in juggling numerous projects at once to satisfy rigorous content demand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Multiplatform News Copy Editor
CNN EN ESPANOL
Atlanta, GA / Chicago, IL
01.2012 - 07.2023
- Achieved editorial accuracy for over 1.500 on-air scripts, maintaining a 98% accuracy rate, contributing to the overall credibility of CNN en Espanol.
- Implemented consistent style guidelines across all materials, establishing a strong brand identity.
- Successfully managed the execution of live programming and breaking news, coordinating with production teams to meet tight deadlines, resulting in a 15% improvement in program efficiency.
- Advised and collaborated with production teams to address and resolve editorial issues, leading to a 20% reduction in errors and ensuring adherence to show style and format.
- Played a key role in designing informational and creative graphics for TV and digital platforms, enhancing visual storytelling.
- Optimized digital content for SEO purposes, increasing web traffic and user engagement levels.
- Trained and mentored a team of writers, leading to a 40% improvement in the efficiency of daily news story production for a prime-time show.
Full-Time Freelance News Writer
CNN EN ESPANOL
09.2012 - 04.2014
- Assisted in developing long-form features exploring complex subjects in-depth, resulting in award-winning journalism pieces.
- Sought out stories by pursuing other news organizations information periodically and either assigned or wrote stories according to strict timelines.
- Collaborated with anchor and producer to prepare the script for the teleprompter
- Wrote with accuracy and integrity
Full-Time Freelance News Media Coordinator & Librarian Assistant
CNN EN ESPANOL
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Coordinated video retrieval with reporters and TV affiliates.
- Monitored and recorded video.
- Organized video library with proper metadata.
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop compelling content that resonated with target audiences.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) in Spanish Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy -
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Spanish Literature; Minor in Italian Language and Culture -
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Research
- Writing & Editing
- SEO
- Journalism
- Strategic Communications
- Proofreading expertise
- Social Media Awareness
- Meticulous attention
- Thought leadership content development
- Fact-checking accuracy
- Style Guide Familiarity
- Press releases
LinkedIn courses
- SEO Content Writing and Social Media Marketing
- SEO: Keyword Strategy
- Communications Strategy
- Webflow - Collections and CMS
Awards
- 2016 - 43th Daytime Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Morning Program in Spanish, Cafe CNN, writer, CNN en Espanol.
- 2015 - 36th News and Documentary Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in Spanish, writer, CNN en Espanol.
- 2015 - 42nd Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Morning Program in Spanish, Cafe CNN, writer, CNN en Espanol.
Volunteer Experience
ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, Chicago, IL, Youth Mentor, One on one mentor and tutor for a Middle School student in the Tutoring to Educate for Aims and Motivations (T.E.A.M.) Program., Provide continuous social and emotional development support.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Full-Time Freelance News Writer
CNN EN ESPANOL
09.2012 - 04.2014
Multiplatform News Copy Editor
CNN EN ESPANOL
01.2012 - 07.2023
Full-Time Freelance News Media Coordinator & Librarian Assistant
CNN EN ESPANOL
01.2012 - 09.2012
Master of Arts (MA) in Spanish Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy -
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Spanish Literature; Minor in Italian Language and Culture -
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY