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MARK WALLACE MAGUIRE

Fayetteville,GA

Summary

A results-driven creative communications professional with successful experience in multi-media publishing, marketing, social media and public relations. Proficient at launching and growing new and existing businesses with increased revenue and visibility in the marketplace.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Editor,

Car Biz Today
Norcross, GA
07.2018 - Current


  • Research and write daily news script for broadcast. 
  • Manage and direct content for Car Biz Today, a monthly B2B national magazine. 
  • Determine tone and scope of editorial content. 
  • Manage freelancers and in-house staff. 
  • Contribute content to daily news site.

Principal

MWM Communications, LLC
Fayetteville, GA
11.2017 - Current
  • Founder of a full-service creative agency that specializes in writing, design, publishing and marketing.  
  • Founder and publisher of www.fayettelifeandbiz.com
  • Author of six books sold in over ten countries. Finalist for Independent Author of the Year and a Georgia Author of the Year nominee. 
  • Interviewed as an expert on platforms including National Public Radio, The Essential C.S. Lewis, Vertikal Life magazine and Atlanta Business RadioX. 
  • Teach classes on writing and marketing.

Director Of Magazines

Times Journal, Inc. - Cobb Life, Cherokee Life And CBJ
Marietta, GA
01.2009 - 11.2017
  • Served as director of Cobb Life Magazine, Cobb Business Journal, Cherokee Life Magazine and their associated websites and social media applications from their inception. 
  • Designed and edited over 33 titles per year including annual and one-off special sections for Times-Journal's daily, monthly and weekly products, such as the annual Brides Magazine, Factbook, Gift Guide and a variety of sports publications. 
  • Negotiated contracts, managed salaries and budgets, supervised and trained a staff of in-house writers, designers and photographers and outsourced experienced freelancers.
  • Developed and launched successful marketing campaigns for new products and events including cross-marketing campaigns with the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, V103 and the Mable House Barnes Amphitheater.  

Managing Editor

Times Journal, Inc. - Neighbor Newspapers
Marietta, GA
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Responsible for coordinating, developing and producing more than 20 weekly newspapers distributed to more than 400,000 homes in ten metro Atlanta counties. 
  • Supervised a staff of 50 employees, including editors, reporters, photographers and copy desk staff. 
  • Created, designed and oversaw more than a dozen new special sections, including an annual Brides Magazine,  the community Factbook, and a monthly business section that experienced successful profit margins and community engagement. 
  • Mentored several young writers and encouraged them in their journalism careers at Times Journal, Inc. and beyond.

News Editor

Times Journal, Inc. - Neighbor Newspapers
Marietta, GA
06.2000 - 01.2009
  • Editor of four Neighbor Newspapers, concurrently, for the communities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Dekalb and Rockdale. 
  • Oversaw a staff of 10 staff writers and photographers. 
  • Assigned stories and designed and laid out the papers and special sections. 
  • Covered many aspects of community news including elections. During this time I was privileged to interview former President Jimmy Carter, former Governor Roy Barnes and Senator Johnny Isakson, as well as, other politicians and community leaders.

Staff Writer

Times Journal, Inc. - Marietta Daily Journal
Marietta, GA
04.1999 - 06.2000
  • Covered the Cobb County School Board, politics and hard news for the Marietta Daily Journal.  During this time I interviewed former Georgia Representative Bob Barr, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Newt Gingrich and other politicians and community leaders.

Education

Associate of Arts - History

Brevard College
Brevard, NC
1993

Bachelor of Arts - English

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA
1995

Skills

  • Skilled in InDesign, Photoshop, Quark, Wordpress, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Writer
  • Editor
  • Photographer
  • Effective Manager
  • Visual designer
  • Public speaker

Accomplishments

AWARDS & HONORS

  • 2005 Berry College Outstanding Alumni of The Year. 
  • Honored with more than 20 awards from organizations including The Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists and Georgia Sports Writers Association. 
  • Independent Author of The Year Finalist. Georgia Author of The Year nominee. 

Affiliations

 AFFILIATIONS & VOLUNTEER WORK

  • Fayette Chamber of Commerce member 
  • Southern Collective, Advisory Board
  • Past Judge, Alabama Press Association 
  • Past Judge, Kentucky Press Association
  • Past Chair, Awards Committee, Flourish Awards, Kennesaw State University 
  • Engines for Emanuel, PR Director
  • Joseph Sams School for Children with Special Needs volunteer

Timeline

Managing Editor,

Car Biz Today
07.2018 - Current

Principal

MWM Communications, LLC
11.2017 - Current

Director Of Magazines

Times Journal, Inc. - Cobb Life, Cherokee Life And CBJ
01.2009 - 11.2017

Managing Editor

Times Journal, Inc. - Neighbor Newspapers
01.2005 - 01.2009

News Editor

Times Journal, Inc. - Neighbor Newspapers
06.2000 - 01.2009

Staff Writer

Times Journal, Inc. - Marietta Daily Journal
04.1999 - 06.2000

Associate of Arts - History

Brevard College

Bachelor of Arts - English

Berry College

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