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Kipp Hanley

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

I am an award-winning writer, diligent editor and infinitely curious person who enjoys telling a good story and thrives in a team environment. With experience in newspaper and magazine fields, social media and public relations, I can offer a versatile skill set and wealth of knowledge to wherever I go. Looking forward to the next chapter of my life.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Editor

Leatherneck Magazine
06.2023 - Current

Edit and write content for the Marine Corps Association's monthly magazine Leatherneck. Duties include editing for content, grammar and proofreading pages in layout.


Originate story ideas and work with freelance writers on article submissions.


Serve as the liaison between the Leatherneck staff and the webmaster for online content publication. Also published magazine content online.


Track web statistics for Leatherneck articles through Google Analytics.

Staff Writer

Military Officers Association of America
01.2022 - 05.2023

Wrote a variety of news and feature articles for the MOAA newsletter and magazine.


Interviewed a variety of military personnel, veterans and civilians, including the Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Air Force and the Commandant of the Coast Guard.


Covered lobbying efforts by local chapters on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.


Served as a judge of chapter newsletters and websites.

Copywriter

Prince William County Service Authority
12.2013 - 01.2022

Wrote articles for external and internal newsletters, the website and Intranet for the second largest water and wastewater utility in Virginia.


Wrote several articles published in industry trade magazines.


Helped edit content produced by the Communications Department.


Served as the primary social media manager for the organization, including posts about water and wastewater-related emergencies.


Served as the organization's photographer for operational projects and external and internal events.


Originated the idea for Virginia Water and Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day, held every June 30.


Spoke at several statewide industry conferences on best practices for social media.

Staff Writer

Fauquier Times-Democrat
04.2013 - 12.2013

Wrote a variety of feature articles for a twice-weekly newspaper in Fauquier County, Virginia.


Served as the beat writer for the Fauquier County government.


Produced content for the newspaper's business magazine.

Freelancer

The Washington Post
01.2013 - 04.2013

Wrote several human interest features for the Washington Post's now-defunct Prince William Extra section.

News Reporter

News & Messenger
04.2007 - 12.2012

Covered a variety of beats including Prince William County government, City of Manassas and Prince William County Public Schools.


Wrote a variety of community interest feature articles.


Served as the editor of the newspaper's monthly business magazine before the newspaper closed in 2012.


Filled in as a sports reporter in the fall of 2012, which included writing features and game stories.

Marketing Coordinator

Marine Corps Marathon
05.2006 - 04.2007

Wrote articles for trade magazines to promote a healthy lifestyle.


Worked to register charities for the race and help organize charity row on race day.


Helped coordinate the pre-race party at the Pentagon parking lot.


Worked community events promoting the Marine Corps Marathon brand.

Sports Reporter

The Potomac News
01.2001 - 04.2006

Covered a variety of prep, collegiate and professional sports for a now-defunct suburban Washington, D.C. daily newspaper.


Wrote features, notebooks, game stories and columns on a daily deadline.


Assisted in the production of the newspaper, serving as the sports section designer twice a week.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
05-1995

Skills

  • Deadline management
  • Interviewing
  • Digital media
  • Creative direction
  • Copyediting
  • Content strategy
  • Storytelling
  • Audience engagement
  • Fact-checking
  • Social media
  • Proofreading
  • Style guide adherence
  • Proficient in Word, SharePoint, Wrike, Adobe Photoshop, WordPress, Drupal-based systems, PowerPoint, Acrobat Reader

Timeline

Deputy Editor

Leatherneck Magazine
06.2023 - Current

Staff Writer

Military Officers Association of America
01.2022 - 05.2023

Copywriter

Prince William County Service Authority
12.2013 - 01.2022

Staff Writer

Fauquier Times-Democrat
04.2013 - 12.2013

Freelancer

The Washington Post
01.2013 - 04.2013

News Reporter

News & Messenger
04.2007 - 12.2012

Marketing Coordinator

Marine Corps Marathon
05.2006 - 04.2007

Sports Reporter

The Potomac News
01.2001 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Arts - History

Xavier University
Kipp Hanley