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Maisey C. Jefferson

Beverly,MA

Summary

I am a detail-oriented analytical thinker seeking to share and develop my skills as a writer, editor, and tutor to tell stories and share the truth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Editor

The Federalist
Remote
06.2024 - Current
  • Nominated for the 2024 Dao Prize for Investigative Journalism as an editor on the 2024 elections team.
  • Research, edit, and fact-check staff articles, contributor submissions, and video hits in the AP style.
  • Onboard, supervise, and workshop writing for reporting/editorial interns.
  • Manage monthly invoicing records for outside submissions.
  • Publish personal articles covering topics on politics, religion, and culture.

Editorial Intern

The Federalist
Washington, D.C. And Remote
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Edited and fact-checked contributor submissions and staff articles for style and grammar.
  • Authored and published writing at The Federalist.
  • Continued throughout the 2023-2024 academic year as a part-time editor.

Presidential Fellow, Office of President Hammond

Gordon College
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Completed administrative projects delegated by the office of the college president.
  • Participated in biweekly mentor meetings with the college president and weekly meetings with the fellows cohort, both with an emphasis on Christian leadership.
  • Served visitors as a student representative during campus orientation, homecoming, and Christmas festivities.
  • Attended various Gordon College networking opportunities throughout the year.
  • Trained as a campus tour guide.

Editor

Gordon Review
Wenham, MA
06.2023 - 05.2024

Editor in Chief (06/2023-05/2024)

  • Promoted in May 2023 after serving as managing editor.
  • Oversee publication of staff writing and provide individualized feedback to contributors.
  • Created, edited, and published the Fall 2023 print edition.
  • Recruited three staff writers to the masthead and promoted three members to the editorial team in Fall 2023.
  • Attended 2023 Collegiate Network leadership and journalism training conference.

Managing Editor (08/2021-05/2023)

  • Helped oversee creation of first four print magazines, two of which received the Collegiate Network's award for Best Print Layout and Design in 2022.
  • The Gordon Review received the Collegiate Network's William F. Buckley Award for Outstanding Campus Reporting in 2021.
  • Authored and published a number of personal articles covering religion and culture.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature, Concentration in Professional Writing

Gordon College
Wenham, MA
05-2024

International Baccalaureate Program Diploma -

Niwot High School
Niwot, CO
2020

Skills

  • WordPress
  • AP style
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Fact-checking
  • Administrative skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Staff Editor

The Federalist
06.2024 - Current

Presidential Fellow, Office of President Hammond

Gordon College
08.2023 - 05.2024

Editorial Intern

The Federalist
06.2023 - 05.2024

Editor

Gordon Review
06.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature, Concentration in Professional Writing

Gordon College

International Baccalaureate Program Diploma -

Niwot High School