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Sarah Dolezal

Athens,GA

Summary

Creative Social Media Manager with proven record of success in building brand awareness, increasing followers and partnering with top influencers through cohesive digital strategy. Proven success in conceptualizing, developing and writing content that engages readers and builds interest brand. Detail-oriented, perceptive and systematic in reviewing text and updating content. Strong promotional, customer relations and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Content Writer

JSTOR Daily
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
  • Researched and wrote original content for a blog and 2,000-word article.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their needs and goals.

Freelance Content Writer

The Texas Observer
Austin , TX
08.2022 - Current
  • Referenced credible sources for stories and reports.
  • Delivered high-quality, insightful, informative and entertaining written content while meeting tight deadlines.

Trending Topics/ Service Journalism

Gannett/USA Today
Athens , GA
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Created engaging content to attract readership and increase traffic to sites.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting all deadlines.
  • Conducted keyword research to identify relevant topics for articles.
  • Generated ideas for fresh news stories based on industry trends.
  • Researched trending topics using multiple sources for writing inspiration and information.

Freelance Content Writer

Stacker Media
Jersey City , NJ
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Wrote concise, impactful copy for a digital global newswire service.

Freelance Content Writer

The Society of Human Resource Management
Alexandria , VA
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Created engaging content to attract readership and increase traffic to sites.
  • Generated ideas for fresh blog posts based on industry trends.
  • Referenced credible sources for stories and reports.
  • Performed in-depth research into topics to write clear and accurate copy.
  • Edited and proofread content to verify proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
  • Expanded SHRM's online news presence by pitching and writing high-quality, original content and impactful research under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Established relationships with high-profile and historically excluded sources through phone interviews, emails, or video conferencing.

Social Media Assistant

The Committee for Justice
Washington , D.C.
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Expanded CFJ's social media presence by creating and disseminating social media content on Twitter and Facebook accounts during live events and using a scheduler.
  • Guided content creation on social media accounts by cultivating and uploading stock photos for CFJ’s Twitter and Facebook accounts.
  • Improved professional partnerships by editing legal citations for various types of legal filings such as amicus briefs, supporting CFJ's advocacy efforts.

Communications Manager

Government Blockchain Association
Fairfax, VA
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive communications strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's mission, services, and events.
  • Edited written materials by executive director and GBA members for accuracy, clarity, grammar, punctuation, style, tone.
  • Strategically turned around outreach to members by building revamped newsletters and targeted email campaigns averaging over 25% open rate.
  • Advanced social media campaigns with live tweets and original photographs at special events, increasing impressions and followers by over 200%.
  • Penetrated new memberships across different sectors by leveraging interviews with established and up-and-coming talent for website blogs, webpages, and scheduled social media posts.

CBS News 2018 Summer Intern

CBS News
Washington , D.C.
06.2018 - 06.2018
  • Using Avid video editing software, facilitated CBS News' video packages at the Newspath's desk for affiliate stations by editing raw video footage that focused on national politics.
  • Cultivated relationships with the press and high-profile political actors by interviewing politicians on Capitol Hill with Newspath's desk team.
  • Researched political news-of-the-day for Newspath desk.

Education

Master of Arts - Journalism + Public Affairs

American University
Washington, D.C.
08-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

The University of Georgia
Athens, GA
05-2015

Skills

  • Email Campaigns
  • News Writing
  • Content Curation
  • Web Content Creation
  • Brand Messaging
  • Social Media Management

Certification

Blockchain Foundations - Government Blockchain Association

Social Media Boot Camp - The Leadership Institute

Timeline

Trending Topics/ Service Journalism

Gannett/USA Today
07.2023 - 01.2024

Freelance Content Writer

JSTOR Daily
01.2023 - Current

Freelance Content Writer

Stacker Media
11.2022 - 07.2023

Freelance Content Writer

The Texas Observer
08.2022 - Current

Freelance Content Writer

The Society of Human Resource Management
03.2020 - 07.2023

Social Media Assistant

The Committee for Justice
06.2019 - 06.2020

Communications Manager

Government Blockchain Association
01.2019 - 01.2020

CBS News 2018 Summer Intern

CBS News
06.2018 - 06.2018

Master of Arts - Journalism + Public Affairs

American University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

The University of Georgia
Sarah Dolezal