Maggie Kim
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Senior editor and writer with 20+ years of experience across international publications and digital media, including Grazia, Marie Claire, People, and The Wall Street Journal. Expert in line editing, copyediting, and refining voice across culture, fashion, wellness, and current affairs. Fluent in French with deep cultural experience living and working in Paris for 15 years. Adept at editing translated content for clarity, tone, and accuracy for English-speaking audiences.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor & Writer
Freelance
01.1998 - Current
- Copyedit and line-edit long-form and short-form editorial content across digital and print
- Ensure clarity, accuracy, tone, and stylistic consistency across a wide range of subjects
- Work with journalists, editors, and brands to refine narrative structure and voice
- Adapt content for different audiences, including international readership
Writer & Editor
Grazia Magazine (USA)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Edited and wrote features across culture, fashion, wellness, and current events
- Collaborated with editorial teams to shape stories, refine tone, and meet deadlines
- Ensured accuracy, consistency, and editorial quality across digital and print
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Les Lolos (Paris)
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Founded and led an award-winning Paris-based publication for expat women
- Edited all content across a team of 25+ writers
- Developed editorial voice, tone, and standards
- Managed editorial calendar and publishing workflow
Writer & Editor
H&M
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Edited and produced editorial content for global audiences
- Maintained brand and editorial voice across multiple platforms
- Delivered high-quality content under tight deadlines
Associate Editor
Glamour Magazine
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Edited and wrote fashion, lifestyle, and culture content
- Produced editorial features and columns
- Coordinated contributors and editorial production
Education
B.A. - English & French
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PAVisiting Student - French Language And Literature
Columbia University, Reid Hall
Paris, FranceSkills
- Copyediting & proofreading (AP style, house style adaptation)
- Editing translated French → English content
- Headline writing & story framing
- Fact-checking & editorial accuracy
- Voice consistency & tonal refinement
- CMS publishing workflows
- Fast turnaround in deadline-driven environments
LANGUAGES
Fluent in French (spoken and written)
Interests
Emerging stand-up comedian and pole performer; formerly an internationally touring indie pop-rock musician with MTV-featured work
Timeline
Writer & Editor
Grazia Magazine (USA)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Les Lolos (Paris)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Writer & Editor
H&M
01.2013 - 01.2017
Editor & Writer
Freelance
01.1998 - Current
Associate Editor
Glamour Magazine
01.1995 - 01.1998
B.A. - English & French
University of Pennsylvania
Visiting Student - French Language And Literature
Columbia University, Reid Hall
SELECT CLIENT & PUBLICATION EXPERIENCE
Glamour, Grazia, Marie Claire, National Geographic, People, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, Wall Street Journal, Salon, The Rumpus, New York Post, Chicago Tribune, Bon