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Sara Winick

Tinton Falls,NJ

Summary

I am a creative and driven writer with multiple years of writing, editing, and social media experience under my belt. Throughout my time in university and as a Local Editor for Patch, I've become well-acquainted with communities throughout D.C. and New Jersey, and am always looking for a new story to tell.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

NJ Local Editor

Patch Media Corporation
Freehold, NJ
06.2024 - Current
  • Report and write an average of 5-7 articles per day
  • Self-edit articles for clarity, accuracy, flow, and AP style
  • Stay up to date with issues in my coverage areas throughout Monmouth County and find stories that are unique and important to my readers
  • Find and cultivate sources to gather news and information
  • Promote my content on social media platforms

Communications Intern

Brown Bag Lit
D.C., Washington
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Design promotional graphics for social media platforms
  • Host and record monthly virtual interview series Lattes & Lit

Life Managing Editor

The Eagle
D.C., Washington
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Hire and manage four section editors and sixteen staff reporters for the Life Section.
  • Ensure reporters are picking up articles on a weekly basis.
  • Edit all Life Section articles (avg. of 10 stories weekly) for accuracy, clarity, flow, and AP style

Couch Potatoes Podcast Co-Host

The Eagle
D.C., Washington
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Plan and record episodes on a bi-weekly basis
  • Coordinate episode details with the Multimedia Managing Editor and Audio Editor

Writing Consultant

The American University Writing Center
D.C., Washington
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Coach students in academic writing, citation styles, and research best practices
  • Work weekly in a hybrid model

Section Editor

The Eagle
D.C., Washington
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Pitch and edit all stories under my section (sections include: Music, Food, Fitness & Fashion, Arts & Entertainment)
  • Work with reporters to coordinate story details such as photography, video, or audio elements

Marketing & Social Media Intern

Monmouth Arts
NJ, Red Bank
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Proofread and edit weekly newsletters
  • Write online Art Zine articles and schedule corresponding social media posts through Sprout Social
  • Post weekly Instagram story highlight reel

Education

Journalism & Creative Writing -

American University
Washington, D.C.
05.2024

Skills

  • Google Suite
  • Adobe Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sprout Social
  • Canva
  • Social Flow
  • AP Style
  • Editing
  • Project Management

Timeline

NJ Local Editor

Patch Media Corporation
06.2024 - Current

Life Managing Editor

The Eagle
01.2024 - 05.2024

Couch Potatoes Podcast Co-Host

The Eagle
09.2023 - 05.2024

Marketing & Social Media Intern

Monmouth Arts
05.2023 - 08.2023

Communications Intern

Brown Bag Lit
04.2023 - 08.2024

Writing Consultant

The American University Writing Center
10.2022 - 05.2024

Section Editor

The Eagle
06.2021 - 12.2023

Journalism & Creative Writing -

American University
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