Joyce Wang
Brooklyn,United States
Summary
I'm a current graduate student at New York University double majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies and Digital Humanities. I am well-acquainted and experienced in book publishing. I thrive on utilizing my visual art background to assist publishers beyond content editing, and always provide assistance in digital editing, graphic designing, video editing, and marketing campaigns. I am very proud and passionate about the work I am and have been involved with, and hope to take my experience and abilities to another level and produce best quality publications.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Editorial Assistant
Box Turtle Press
New York City, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Proof-read and edit poems and manuscripts for publication.
- Art editing and curation for Mudfish poetry magazine.
- Assess submissions for the annual Mudfish publication
- Worked for the successful publication of the annual publication of Mudfish, Mudfish 23; and Paul Schaeffer's The Cruelties of Brooklyn; and Jill Hoffman's second novel, STONED, as well as three up coming individual poetry and fiction series.
- Assist in the development and execution of marketing strategies to promote new book releases and increase brand awareness.
- Designing Mailchimp emails for updates on upcoming publications, events, and poetry contests.
- Working closely with artists, editors and printers to ensure satisfactory publications for all parties.
- Developing creative ideas for promotional campaigns and fundraising events.
- Coordinating with bookstores regarding distribution
- Proofread copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
- Reading, evaluating and editing manuscripts submitted for publication.
- Overseeing artwork, layout and printing.
Book Editor/designer
Spoonbill & Sugartown
Brooklyn, NY
10.2022 - Current
- Working closely with author and publisher to develop engaging and visually appealing content.
- Designing content layout for publication.
- Cover/graphic design
- Developed editorial style guides for authors and staff editors.
- Delivering feedback to writers to for further development.
- Managing timeline and corresponding with printers and distributors to ensure timely delivery of publications.
- Research and stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies in publication design and layout
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop strategies for promoting publications and increasing readership.
- Copywriting.
- Proofreading.
Book Editor
George Lee Moore
New York City, NY
05.2022 - Current
- Developing and maintaining a strong network of authors and industry professionals to source new book projects and stay updated on industry trends
- Working with authors to develop and refine book manuscripts, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Creating visually appealing book layouts and covers that attract readers and enhance the overall reading experience.
- Manage the editorial process from manuscript acquisition to publication, ensuring high-quality content and timely release of books.
- Cover and layout design.
Photography Assistant
Marc Ohren-Leclef
Brooklyn
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Assisting in retouching images for print and digital distribution
- Assisting in studio photoshoots
- Monitoring social media and website activities
- Assisting in maintaining a clean and organized studio environment
- Assisting in managing and organizing the photography department's digital archive, including transcripts, film negatives, and audio recordings, to ensure easy access and retrieval of all materials.
Education
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
New York University
true05-2025
Teaching to Engage - Education
New York University
New York, NY06.2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography and Video
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY05.2022
Skills
- Book Editing
- Art Designing
- Photography
- Creative Writing
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- Content Development
- Document Proofreading
- Layout Design
- Research
- Color Correction
- Community Relations
- Style Guides
- Editing and Proofreading
- Video Editing
- Media Production
- Editing Skills
- Design Processes
- Writing Stories
- Designing Pages
- Proofreading Submissions
- Relationship Building
- Developing Community Relationships
- Graphic Design
- Visual Design
- Corporate Branding
- Image Manipulation
- Production Layouts
- Logo Creation
- Trend Research
- Image Editing
- Production Coordination
- Graphic and Media Design
Affiliations
Ultimate Frisbee
Certification
30% scholarship at NYU
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Book Editor/designer
Spoonbill & Sugartown
10.2022 - Current
Editorial Assistant
Box Turtle Press
07.2022 - Current
Book Editor
George Lee Moore
05.2022 - Current
Photography Assistant
Marc Ohren-Leclef
10.2019 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
New York University
Teaching to Engage - Education
New York University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography and Video
School of Visual Arts
30% scholarship at NYU
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