Kari Villanueva
Rutherford,NJ
Summary
As a lead staff writer for various trade publications for over a year, I have extensive experience in processing research, conducting interviews, managing data operations, and building engaging narratives. I am a seasoned writer and editor eager for new opportunities that allow me to further explore the multi-faceted publishing industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer
Professional Sports Publications
04.2023 - Current
- Pitch, research, write, and copy edit engaging stories for B2B entities Transportation Publishing, Cities Publishing, Ports Publishing, and Strategic Value Publishing.
- Manage an average of three publications a month and consistently meet fluctuating deadlines.
- Collaborate with USA Today on various industry-focused guides including the 2024 Pets Industry Guide and the 2024 Cannabis Industry Guide.
- Conduct interviews and craft engaging Q&A articles with leading industry professionals from organizations such as The American Society of Civil Engineers and the International Association of Emergency Management.
Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Collision Literary Magazine
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Assisted the Editor in Chief of Pitt's undergraduate literary magazine publishing national and international student work in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and visual art.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings, evaluated hundreds of submissions, communicated with writers, and collaborated with Pitt's English Department to increase submissions.
- Acquired additional funding for a dedicated printing budget, reinstating print issues for the first time in three years.
Production Assistant; Operations Analyst
Interactive Advertising Bureau
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Served as a flexible full-time, student employee in both production and operations.
- Enriched and maintained data using Salesforce to improve overall operations and evaluate marketing strategies.
- Assisted in the production and archival of the daily live show, IAB THERE, which features conversations with technology and marketing experts.
- Provided technical assistance during the 2021 IAB Brand Disruption Summit, a week-long convention led by industry professionals like Snapchat and Google.
- Recorded, edited, and published IAB Policy Podcast, IAB THERE Podcast, and IAB Real Podcast using Acast, Vimeo, and Megaphone.
Peer Tutor
University of Pittsburgh Writing Center
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Honed editing and leadership skills in a rigorous, one-year certification and internship course at Pitt's Writing Center.
- Completed and defended research on Black linguistic justice in academic writing and writing center work.
- Assisted undergraduate and graduate students across all disciplines with academic essays, personal statements, theses, and more.
- Created weekly lesson plans with reoccurring ESL tutees.
Editorial Intern
Pitt Med Magazine
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Pitched story ideas, wrote original content, attended weekly production meetings, and interviewed notable alum for Pitt's medical publication.
- Contributed to alum-focused sections like Class Notes, In Memoriam, and Alumni Spotlight, as well as the teen-focused section, FOR REAL.
- Assisted editors with content creation and layout by regularly updating story leads and attending weekly production meetings.
- Maintained and expanded database of potential interviewees and conducted interviews with accomplished alum from Pitt's renowned medical school.
Content Intern
University of Pittsburgh Office of Communications
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Converted print archives of Pitt Magazine, Pitt's flagship publication, to digital issues using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Drupal software.
- Performed quality checks for formatting and textual errors that occur during the print to digital transition to maintain a consistent voice throughout all written materials.
- Reorganized Pitt Magazine's complete print and digital archival dating back to the 1950's for optimized historical referencing.
Public Relations and Marketing Intern
WQED Multimedia
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events such as Mister Rogers' Cardigan Day, one of WQED's most successful campaigns
- Drafted press releases and media advisories for films, school functions, and upcoming events
- Shadowed and assisted in live interviews, podcast recordings, and iQ: Smartparent; an Emmy Award-winning program about parenting in the digital age
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nonfiction Writing, Creative Writing, Public & Professional
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA08.2022
Skills
- Exceptional writing and editing
- Strong technical research and data analyses
- Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in Salesforce, Wordpress, and Vimeo
- Ability to handle multiple deadlines and assignments
- Avid learner with a desire to constantly acquire new knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Timeline
Staff Writer
Professional Sports Publications
04.2023 - Current
Editorial Intern
Pitt Med Magazine
09.2021 - 12.2021
Peer Tutor
University of Pittsburgh Writing Center
09.2020 - 05.2022
Production Assistant; Operations Analyst
Interactive Advertising Bureau
07.2020 - 05.2022
Content Intern
University of Pittsburgh Office of Communications
10.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Collision Literary Magazine
09.2019 - 08.2022
Public Relations and Marketing Intern
WQED Multimedia
09.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Nonfiction Writing, Creative Writing, Public & Professional
University of Pittsburgh
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