Maira Asaad
Boston,Massachusetts
Summary
An MFA Poetry candidate at Emerson College with two years of professional experience in copyediting, marketing, and working in a diverse range of literary communities. Experienced in leading teams and organizing events, collaborating with professionals, all with a strong eye for detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Content Reviewer
Educative.
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Copyedited and evaluated technical educational courses to verify content aligned with established guidelines. 45000 words/week
- Mentored junior team members in developing their skills as Content Reviewers and provided constructive feedback to editors.
- Supported the implementation of SEO strategies by reviewing keyword usage and optimizing metadata within content pieces.
- Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
Assistant Organizer, Fiction
LUMS Young Writer's Workshop 2022
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Reviewed and selected longlist from 130+ fiction submissions
- Workshopped with and supervised selected applicants during 5-day workshop residency
- Facilitated communication between various stakeholders during the planning process, fostering collaboration among team members for successful outcomes.
- Organized pre-event logistics, including travel arrangements and accommodations for speakers and VIP guests.
Editor
One Minute Press
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated and edited with editorial board members to produce bi-monthly zine
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
Assistant Communications
The Last Word Bookstore, Lahore
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed posts for and handled social media accounts
- Managed, updated, and expanded inventory
- Responded to customer queries and resolved complaints
- Assisted Head of Communications with developing marketing campaigns, as well as organizing book signings, author readings, and other promotional activities for bookstore
Education
MFA Creative Writing - Poetry
Emerson College
Boston05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan
06.2021
Skills
- Copyediting
- Developmental editing
- Content curation
- Team collaboration
- Programs: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Procreate
Timeline
Assistant Organizer, Fiction
LUMS Young Writer's Workshop 2022
04.2022 - 06.2022
Senior Content Reviewer
Educative.
11.2021 - 08.2023
Editor
One Minute Press
08.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Communications
The Last Word Bookstore, Lahore
10.2020 - 06.2021
MFA Creative Writing - Poetry
Emerson College
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan
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