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Miles Breen

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Hardworking and detail-oriented copy editor with two years of experience editing and improving various forms of media across several journalistic disciplines. Deadline-driven writer and editor with collaborative approach to article improvement and time management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Copy Chief

Los Angeles Loyolan
12.2022 - Current

I act as the point person for all things regarding AP style and fact-checking. I assist copy staff and other writers with any questions they have about AP style or editing. I am in charge of keeping the copy staff on track to finish all our work by the end of our production period.

Copy Editor

Los Angeles Loyolan
02.2022 - 12.2022

Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style. Reached out to work with section editors on tasks that didn't go through our normal editing process.

Editorial Intern

Embarcadero Media Group
06.2022 - 08.2022

Gave me professional experience in a newsroom and allowed me to perfect my writing, editing, and interviewing skills. Due to my copy editing experience, I was asked to proof articles and special issues before production.

Staff Writer

Verde Magazine
08.2019 - 06.2020

Co-wrote two full stories for every issue on top of contributing to the visuals associated with each article.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Urban Studies Double Major

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
05.2024

Skills

  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Copy Editing
  • Fact-checking
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility
  • Communication
  • Copy Proofreading
  • Quality Control

Accomplishments

    DEAN’S LIST – FIVE SEMESTERS AT LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

    GOLD CROWN AWARD FOR DIGITAL NEWS COVERAGE — LOS ANGELES LOYOLAN

    CERTIFICATE OF MERIT FROM THE COLUMBIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

Awards

DEAN’S LIST – FIVE SEMESTERS AT LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY GOLD CROWN AWARD FOR DIGITAL NEWS COVERAGE — LOS ANGELES LOYOLAN CERTIFICATE OF MERIT FROM THE COLUMBIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

Timeline

Copy Chief

Los Angeles Loyolan
12.2022 - Current

Editorial Intern

Embarcadero Media Group
06.2022 - 08.2022

Copy Editor

Los Angeles Loyolan
02.2022 - 12.2022

Staff Writer

Verde Magazine
08.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Urban Studies Double Major

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
Miles Breen