Years of Remote Work Experience
Martyn Bryson
Developmental & Copy Editor
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Deadline-driven editor offering eight-year background in editing, reporting, and project management for consumer and government projects. Skilled communicator in both US and UK English, and adept at collaborating effectively with multinational remote teams. Currently seeking a remote editorial position that would permit me to work in the UK.
Overview
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Professional Certifications
Work History
Copy Editor
AmeriHealth Caritas
Remote
08.2019 - Current
- Review and edit AP style content in Adobe and Microsoft Office
- Determine readiness of written pieces, make changes, and approve final versions for publication
- Provide concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers
- Develop and maintain database of high-quality boilerplate copy, enabling faster turnaround for time-sensitive projects
- As lead editor, guide and motivate teams to respond effectively to RFPs and RFIs under tight deadlines
- Build productive relationships with proposal writers, production analysts, and knowledge managers
- Edit PowerPoints and executive CVs to enhance corporate message
- Develop and maintain house style guide, maintenance schedules, task lists, editorial assignments, MadCap Flare instructional materials, and other process documentation
- Continually expand company-wide information archives
Contributing Reporter
Sharecare
Remote
05.2021 - Current
- Wrote and developed long-form stories on healthcare, insurance access, and health inequalities in the United States
- Interviewed subject matter experts, including medical and legal specialists, for complex, in-depth assignments
- Submitted engaging and fact-checked pieces that required extensive medical literature searches
- Worked flexible hours, including night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Established highly productive relationships with senior editorial staff and contributed to discussions around content strategy
Founder and Lead Editor
Bryson Editorial
Remote
03.2014 - 01.2020
- Directed editorial talent acquisition pipeline to create diverse editorial staff across multiple markets
- Acquired new business in diverse sectors and helped clients establish measurable goals to support content and conversion
- Oversaw, trained, and developed writers and editors to optimize production and quality of work
- Processed and investigated client feedback to resolve issues quickly and constructively
- Fostered collaborative and inclusive work culture that encouraged suggestions and ideas from team members
- Established editorial direction and publication policies and monitored and maintained functional consistency for B2B and B2C clients
Developmental Editor
EDynamic Learning
Remote
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Reviewed eight full-scale digital Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses for grammar, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality and government educational standards
- Worked with writers, proofreaders, graphic artists, and post-production team members to produce engaging content
- Led content development meetings to guide style and execution of successful modules
- Reviewed executive reports and recommended changes to improve copy flow
Education
Certificate in Editing -
American Copy Editors Society (ACES)
02.2018 - 06.2018
TEFL Certificate - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON 01.2016 - 11.2016
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, UK 09.2009 - 06.2013
Work Availability
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Skills
Personal Interviews
Research & Reporting
Strategic Content Planning
Copy Editing & Proofreading
Policy & Process Documentation
Adobe Acrobat
Developmental Editing
AP, AMA, & CMOS
Web Content Writing
Editorial Project Management
Curriculum Development
Microsoft Office
MadCap Flare
SharePoint
Google Suite
Audacity
WordPress
Slack
Trello
Zoom
Medical Writing
Timeline
Contributing Reporter
Sharecare
05.2021 - Current
Copy Editor
AmeriHealth Caritas
08.2019 - Current
Certificate in Editing -
American Copy Editors Society (ACES)
02.2018 - 06.2018
TEFL Certificate - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
University of Toronto
01.2016 - 11.2016
Founder and Lead Editor
Bryson Editorial
03.2014 - 01.2020
Developmental Editor
EDynamic Learning
02.2013 - 03.2015
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of Aberdeen
09.2009 - 06.2013