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Martyn Bryson

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

8
8

Years of Remote Work Experience

2
2

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

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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
Martyn BrysonDevelopmental & Copy Editor