Mark Wilson
Rochester
Summary
Attentive and determined copywriting editor with solid experience and expertise in coordinating, assembling, producing, editing and publishing tailored content. Strong ability to edit various types of copy and rewrite or restructure as necessary. Proven track record of successful verification of facts and correction of spelling and syntax errors. Highly creative and capable of recognizing appealing story ideas for audiences. Capable of communicating regularly with writers and higher-level editors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Editor
Matter Communications
11.2018 - Current
- Prepare, rewrite and edit an average of 30 pieces per month to improve readability and impact.
- Establish strong lines of communication by remaining in contact with 10 freelancers and providing updates to agency executives.
- Ensure the integrity of written content by checking facts, dates and statistics for accuracy and truth.
- Foster an environment of creativity and ingenuity by discussing article ideas with journalists and freelance writers.
Copyeditor
Hubbard Broadcasting
09.2013 - 10.2018
- Reduced 95% of the number of mistakes and improved consistency in style, ensuring that publications were readable and capable of capturing the attention of multiple audiences.
- Maintained an efficient workplace by supervising new editors and facilitating communication between various departments.
- Utilized search engine optimization techniques and edited and revised content as needed by clients, improving click conversion rates by 5%.
Journalist
Next Media Group, Inc.
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Investigated various topics and provided written weekly reports to editors.
- Maintained the integrity of the newspaper by ensuring that all sources were authentic and adequately researched.
- Fostered strong bonds between the local community and the publication by reporting on subjects that were relevant and important to the general population, boosting 15% of subscriptions.
Education
MBA - Business
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NYBachelor of Arts - English
University of Rochester
Rochester, NYSkills
- Copywriting
- CMS
- AP style
- MS Office
- Project management software
- Excellent grammar and spelling
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Conference Presentations
- The Art of Editing Conference - (2022)
- “Advertising Writing: Creating for 54 Seconds,” Advertising Summit - (2021)
- The Future of Copywriting Conference - (2019)
- Advertising Assembly Annual 2018 - (2018)
Conference Attendance
- Content Marketing Conference, New York, NY - (2022)
- Advertising Week, New York, NY - (2021)
- Digital Branding Summit, Online - (2020)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- The American Society of Professional Copywriters - (2021)
- The Professional Copywriters' Alliance - (2019)
- American Copy Editors Society - (2018)
- American Association of Advertising Agencies - (2017)
Certifications and Licenses
- SEO Copywriting Certification - (2022)
- Search Marketing Specialist Certification - (2021)
- Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing - (2019)
- Copywriter Certification - (2017)
Profession Relevant Skills
- Strong creative aptitude that allows for the recognition of attractive news and editorial ideas, as well as ideas surrounding format and the marketing of publications.
- Capable of conveying complex ideas and topics to the general public in a professional yet interesting manner.
- Close attention to detail ensures that spelling errors, poor sentence structure and other common writing mistakes are quickly noticed and remedied.
- Comfortable interacting with and interviewing individuals from a variety of social and economic backgrounds.
- Proficient in the use of publishing and word processing technologies; capable of using the internet as a powerful research tool.
Hobbies and Interests
As an editor with a strong background in the English language, my favorite pastime is writing. In addition to the nonfiction pieces required for work, I enjoy writing poems and short stories. In my spare time, I teach journaling and poetry classes to elementary and middle school-age children in my local community. I am a strong believer in giving back to the community and I feel that using my current skill set is a great way to achieve this. When I am not writing, I can be found playing with my pets or taking walks in nature.
Timeline
Staff Editor
Matter Communications
11.2018 - Current
Copyeditor
Hubbard Broadcasting
09.2013 - 10.2018
Journalist
Next Media Group, Inc.
06.2010 - 08.2013
MBA - Business
Roberts Wesleyan College
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Rochester
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