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About Me
- I'm Caroline, associate editor of Modern Luxury's The Atlantan and Jezebel magazines. I'm also co-editor-in-chief of CommonCreativ. I have been a contributing writer for other magazines like Atlantan Brides and Newcomer and sites like The Twenty Life.I am former senior editor of Little PINK Book, the #1 digital platform for career women. I was also an editorial assistant for Skirt! as well as a staff writer and Perspectives editor at Georgia State University's official newspaper The Signal.
I graduated with honors from Georgia State University in June 2010 with a BA degree in Journalism, a Print concentration and a minor in English.
I am currently a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Atlanta Press Club.
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Writing Samples
- Little PINK Book - Profiles
Denise Morrison - CEO, Campbell Soup Co.
Lisa P. Jackson - Administrator, EPA
Charlene Begley - CIO, General Electric
Rebecca Blumenstein - Deputy Managing Editor, The Wall Street Journal
Elissa Montanti - Founder, Global Medical Relief Fund
Nancy Brinker - Founder & CEO, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Emily Giffin - New York Times Bestselling Author
Skirt!
Writer Series: Interview with Margaux Fragoso
Writer Series: Interview with Julie Klausner
She's So Skirt!: Rebecca Walden
Q & A: Singer/Songwriter Sarah Fimm
The Twenty Life
What to Wear Where: The Job Interview
Tips for Organizing Your Space
Plan a Cabin Getaway this Fall
Getting the Most Out of Your Summer Internship
The Most for Your Money: Top Drugstore Makeup Finds
CommonCreativ
Atlanta's Best Secret Vegetarian Gems
New York is Boring
Book Club "Ghost" Album Review
Newcomer Magazine
Atlanta's Hottest Happenings in 2012
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Résumé
EDUCATION
Georgia State University - BA in Journalism, English
SKILLS
- Experience in editorial, feature, news, entertainment and business writing
- Computers: Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Photoshop
- Extensive experience in copy editing and knowledge of AP Style Manual
EXPERIENCE
JEZEBEL and The Atlantan magazines - Associate Editor, Writer: Research and pitch original story ideas, conduct interviews, manage interns, write and edit copy
Freelance – Journalist, Writer: Interview subjects, cover events and write articles for The Atlantan, Atlantan Brides, Newcomer Magazine, TheTwentyLife.com and NewYorkisBoring.com
CommonCreativ ATL – Editor, Writer: Write articles for print and online editions of magazine, create headlines for print and online, take photos to be featured on site
Little PINK Book – Associate Editor: Write articles for daily e-note LittlePINKBook, manage all social media accounts, manage editorial calendar, manage/assign stories to interns, copyedit articles prior to publishing, conduct interviews and write profiles on top businesswomen, assist with event promotion/execution in various cities
Skirt! Magazine – Online Editorial Assistant: Research and write weekly articles on fashion, products women-related events, news and profiles in various cities, copy edit and upload articles, assist with event promotions/ execution
Little PINK Book – Editorial In-House Intern: Write articles for daily e-note Little PINK Book, conduct research, interview subjects for articles, fact-check and copy edit articles, manage Archives online page, perform various office duties
GSU Signal Newspaper – Editor, Staff Writer: Create/send out weekly story topics, copy edit, create weekly layout and place articles in layout, choose and place pictures to accompany articles
AWARDS/HONORS/ACTIVITIES
- Atlanta Press Club member
- Media Bistro volunteer
- Honors student at Georgia State University
- Society of Professional Journalists member
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Info
- Summary
Writer, editor and journalist with firsthand experience in and out of the newsroom. Diligent multi-tasker with excellent knowledge of grammar and AP Style, resulting in sophisticated copy-editing skills. Experience in the writing styles of news, editorial, feature, opinion and entertainment, both print and web-based, as well as experience in creating newspaper and web page layouts.
Specialties: Topic specialties include women's issues, business, education, social media, finance, entrepreneurship, health/beauty, bridal and entertainment.Experience- Jun 2012 - PresentAssociate Editor / Modern Luxury
Associate editor of JEZEBEL magazine and The Atlantan
- Jan 2012 - PresentCo-Editor-in-Chief / CommonCreativ Atlanta
- Oct 2011 - Jun 2012Senior Editor / Little PINK Book
Manage editorial calendar, manage editorial interns and assign articles, write and copy edit all articles, interview top women for profiles, write and edit profiles, create web page layouts, upload images and articles to website, assist in event related editorial and execution in various cities.
- Jun 2011 - Jun 2012Contributing Writer / Freelance
The Atlantan, The Atlantan Brides, Jezebel Magazine, Newcomer Magazine, TheTwentyLife.com
- Jul 2010 - Oct 2011Associate Editor, Little PINK Book / PINK
Manage editorial calendar, manage editorial interns and assign articles, write and copy edit all articles, interview top women for profiles, write and edit profiles, create web page layouts, upload images and articles to website.
- Jul 2010 - Sept 2011Editorial Assistant / Skirt! Magazine
Research events and attractions for several U.S. cities, write articles, upload articles and images to web site, write and upload feature articles (i.e. New York Fashion Week)
- Aug 2008 - Dec 2009Perspectives Editor, "The Signal" / Georgia State University
Create/send out weekly story topics, edit/send articles to copy editor, create weekly layout and place articles in layout, find pictures to accompany articles
Education-
2006 - 2010Georgia State UniversityBA in Journalism, English
Activities: Society of Professional Journalists, Honors Program
Additional Information-
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Honors:Honors Program - Georgia State University
