Mila Rae Mancuso
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Passion-driven Multidisciplinary Creative and Wordsmith eminently skilled in literary and visual storytelling. Highly skilled in the curation, maintenance, and development of brand voice, identity, and messaging. Dedicated self-starter with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Editorial Assistant
Cider Press Review
09.2022 - Current
- Assessed, critiqued, and judged over 500 poetry manuscript submissions for the magazine’s annual Book Award and monthly publications.
- Managed and posted to public social media accounts 3x a week to re- engage readers, drive site visits, and embolden our published poets.
- Proofread manuscripts and other forms of copy for general grammatical correctness.
- Coordinated research activities for material development.
Editorial Intern
Cider Press Review
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted editors with final proofreading and layout for 3 publication cycles.
- Prepared ancillary texts (captions, bios, copy) for internal and consumer-facing copy.
Staff Writer
Inferno Magazine
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Produced timely, well-researched pitches, interviews, and art reviews.
- Executed a multitude of original pieces within the realms of subculture and art while upholding brand identity and tone.
Lead Freelance Copywriter
Bond Street Salon
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Directed rebranding mission by crafting feminine-focused advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
- Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
- Improved search result rankings with targeted SEO strategy, increasing online bookings by 10%.
Marketing Intern
Meow Wolf
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Marketed and created written, video and image content for social channels, growing local and national audiences
- Scheduled social media postings to advertise events and generate site traffic.
- Developed concert series by compiling list of touring indie acts, contacting managers, and arranging performance schedules.
Young Curator
Site Santa Fe
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Received, photographed, cataloged, researched and prepared artworks for display for two youth-led exhibitions.
- Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and local radio, boosting museum attendance by 20%.
- Networked at creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local areas.
Museum Education Intern
Site Santa Fe
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Facilitated non-profit museum’s community outreach in providing after-school art programs for elementary students by creating spreadsheets and evaluating city-wide demographics to locate areas in need.
- Coordinated over 50 museum tours and courses to share museum exhibition expertise with general public.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing, Filmmaking, & Photography
05.2023
- Dean's List: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Honoree of Magna Cum Laude
- 3.9 GPA
Skills
- Copywriting
- Editorial Development
- Brand Messaging
- Social Media
- Promotional Marketing and Advertising
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Publishing Process
- Copy Editing
- Team Collaboration
- Creative Direction
- Chicago Style
Accomplishments
Personal literary works featured in: Hobart Pulp, Old Pal Mag, Millenium Pulp, The Messy Heads, & more.
Timeline
Lead Freelance Copywriter - Bond Street Salon
11.2022 - 12.2022
Editorial Assistant - Cider Press Review
09.2022 - Current
Editorial Intern - Cider Press Review
05.2022 - 09.2022
Staff Writer - Inferno Magazine
06.2020 - 05.2023
Marketing Intern - Meow Wolf
01.2019 - 12.2019
Young Curator - Site Santa Fe
09.2017 - 06.2019
Museum Education Intern - Site Santa Fe
09.2017 - 03.2018
Emerson College - Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing, Filmmaking, & Photography
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