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Michael Weilamann

OXFORD,NJ

Summary

Organized Senior Editor with 30 years of experience in Journalism. Trained in leadership and offering meticulous eye for scheduling and proofreading details. Innovative problem-solver with approachable attitude and insightful critical thinking abilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Editorial Producer

MLB Advanced Media
04.2010 - Current
  • Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
  • Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
  • Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
  • Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
  • Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content.
  • Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
  • Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
  • Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
  • Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals.
  • Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
  • Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
  • Utilized SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings.
  • Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
  • Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition.

Sports Writer

NJ Advance Media
01.2009 - 04.2010
  • Reported on wrestling and high school athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
  • Traveled to and reported on 20-plus games in one season.
  • Conducted and transcribed interviews with athletes, managers, coaches and other sports personnel on weekly basis.
  • Taught junior reporters ins-and-outs of how to effectively cover different sports and consistently give audiences desired information, stats and analysis.
  • Edited more than 50 pieces per week, carefully checking content wording and facts
  • Pitched and developed new columns, consistently increasing readership with proven sports and reporting expertise
  • Covered baseball, wrestling, field hockey and football games for organization and kept play-by-play notes for print, radio, TV and social media platforms
  • Oversaw work of five reporters covering sports such as wrestling and baseball
  • Managed online sports columns, blogs and video pieces
  • Covered numerous events personally, traveling to games across New Jersey and Pennsylvania to create buzz and offer expert coverage
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions
  • Conducted and transcribed interviews with 10-15 athletes, managers, coaches and other sports personnel on weekly basis
  • Revitalized community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards
  • Took publication to forefront of regional sports journalism by maintaining complete coverage for popular sports at high school, college and professional levels
  • Helped social media team improve promotions and engagement by providing top-notch sports content targeted on specific audiences

Editorial Producer

NBA Entertainment
09.2007 - 01.2009
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Edited and reviewed 10-12 articles per day content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
  • Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality
  • Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content
  • Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits
  • Developed and maintained editorial standards for content
  • Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact
  • Utilized SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings

Education

Radio And Television

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA

Associate of Arts - Computer Networking

Chubb Institute
Parsippany, NJ
2007

Skills

  • Online Content Development
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Problem-solving
  • Research
  • Collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Copywriting and editing
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Excellent Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Digital publishing
  • Proofreading
  • AP style

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of staff members.

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Editorial Producer

MLB Advanced Media
04.2010 - Current

Sports Writer

NJ Advance Media
01.2009 - 04.2010

Editorial Producer

NBA Entertainment
09.2007 - 01.2009

Radio And Television

Northampton Community College

Associate of Arts - Computer Networking

Chubb Institute

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