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SKYLER HEATH

SKYLER HEATH

Atlanta,,Georgia

Summary

Award-winning journalist and editor with more than three years of experience in community news, feature writing and editorial leadership, now seeking to leverage proven storytelling and media expertise in a public relations role. Eager to apply journalistic strengths — research, interviewing, fact-checking, and audience engagement — to develop strategic PR campaigns, draft press materials and elevate brand visibility in a fast-paced communications environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor

Cobb Life Magazine
Marietta, Georgia
12.2023 - Current
  • Oversees editorial content for Cobb Life Magazine, a lifestyle publication of the Marietta Daily Journal that publishes nine times a year and circulates to over 20,000 homes and businesses across Cobb County.
  • Develops and edits long-form features on lifestyle and business happenings in Cobb County, plus recurring editorial content, including editor's letters and local dining news.
  • Leads a team of more than 15 freelance writers and photographers, offering clear guidance and expectations on assignments.
  • Works closely with the design team and advertisers to paginate Cobb Life Magazine, providing creative direction and strategic ad placement to ensure a cohesive, engaging issue layout.
  • Manages editorial calendar to ensure timely publication of magazine issues.

News Editor

Northside Neighbor
Atlanta, Georgia
12.2023 - Current
  • Oversees editorial content and newsroom operations for Northside Neighbor, the legal organ of Fulton County and largest hyperlocal newspaper in Buckhead and Sandy Springs.
  • Collaborates with community leaders and elected officials to develop impactful stories and uncover fresh angles.
  • Produces fact-based journalism narratives designed to engage readers beyond traditional inverted pyramid storytelling.
  • Covers local city council meetings, school board sessions, elections and community events, conducting essential post-event research and interviews under tight deadlines.
  • Captures and edits high-quality photos with a DSLR camera to enhance print and digital assets.

Editor Pro Tem

Northside Neighbor
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Lead editorial operations during a transitional period, managing newsroom workflow, content planning and publication deadlines.
  • Played a key role in editing, writing and refining news content for weekly print editions while in school full-time.
  • Networked with the community and established a good rapport with local sources, including business leaders, lawmakers and nonprofit executives.

Editor Pro Tem

Cobb Life Magazine
Marietta, Georgia
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Stepped into an interim leadership role while enrolled full-time in school, overseeing editorial direction and managing content production during a transitional period.
  • Managed contributor assignments, edited feature stories and ensured consistency in voice and style across the publication.
  • Maintained editorial calendars, coordinated production deadlines and streamlined workflow efficiency.

Newsroom Intern

Marietta Daily Journal
Marietta, Georgia
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Produced weekly news stories and content for Marietta Daily Journal's website and newspaper.
  • Pitched story ideas to the MDJ Lifestyle Editor and executed assignments with ease.
  • Wrote feature stories for Cobb Life Magazine under tight deadlines.

Education

B.A. - Journalism and Emerging Media

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia
12.2023

Skills

  • Community Journalism
  • AP Style Proficiency
  • Feature & News Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Bridge and Photoshop)
  • CMS (Blox and WordPress)
  • FOIA/ORRs
  • Interviewing
  • Photojournalism

Accomplishments

Georgia Press Association — 2025 Better Newspaper Contest

  • Best Magazine Human Interest Feature —First Place
  • Best Magazine Story — Runner-Up

Georgia Press Association — 2024 Better Newspaper Contest

  • Business Feature — First Place
  • Human Interest Feature — First Place
  • Overall Magazine Story — First Place

Competed in the highest circulation category (8,000 plus) alongside The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Brunswick News.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Editor

Cobb Life Magazine
12.2023 - Current

News Editor

Northside Neighbor
12.2023 - Current

Editor Pro Tem

Northside Neighbor
05.2023 - 12.2023

Editor Pro Tem

Cobb Life Magazine
10.2022 - 12.2023

Newsroom Intern

Marietta Daily Journal
08.2022 - 10.2022

B.A. - Journalism and Emerging Media

Kennesaw State University

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