Megan Cansino
Covina
Summary
Prolific Editor-in-Chief with many years of experience leading editorial teams for diverse, award-winning publications. Innovative and technologically-savvy publishing professional with business-sense that keeps publications in black and people sense that gains interested readers. Driven to build fulfilled and inspired teams and cultivate loyal and engaged customers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor-in-Chief
Los Angeles Journal
Los Angeles
03.2022 - Current
- Analyzed reader feedback data in order to make informed decisions about future content strategies.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing content and assisted in developing new content that was relevant to the target audience.
- Researched topics related to specific stories or publications as needed.
- Provided guidance on writing style, grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage and other aspects of copywriting.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with other editors or writers regarding potential story ideas.
- Collaborated with external vendors such as printers or web developers when necessary.
- Negotiated contracts with freelance writers and planned budgets.
Editor-in-Chief
Mt San Antonio-SUBSTANCE MAG
Walnut
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Copy edit and analyze stories for publication in relation to target audience.
- Researched topics related to specific stories or publications as needed.
- Defined audience, voice, scope and purpose of publication in consultation with editorial advisor, communicated vision clearly to team and created editorial calendar and deadlines.
Copy Editor
Mt. SAC- SUBSTANCE MAG
Walnut
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Reviewed final drafts prior to publication or distribution.
- Organized large volumes of complex material into logical formats.
- Developed templates for frequently used types of documents such as press releases.
- Maintained records of edits made on documents using tracking software programs.
- Checked text for consistency in style, tone and content throughout the document.
- Identified areas where additional information was required or existing material could be streamlined.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism
Mt San Antonio
Walnut, CASkills
- Content strategy
- Editorial management/judgement
- Brand consistency
- Press relations
- Deadline management
- Copywriting and editing
- Publication design
- Publishing
Websites
Accomplishments
- Hollywood Foreign Press Association Scholarship—2022
- Hollywood Foreign Press Association Journalism Scholarship—2022
- Hollywood Foreign Press Association Scholarships—2023
- Hollywood Foreign Press Association Journalism Scholarship—2023
- Best Feature Photograph—California College Media Association Awards, 2022
Timeline
Editor-in-Chief
Los Angeles Journal
03.2022 - Current
Editor-in-Chief
Mt San Antonio-SUBSTANCE MAG
06.2021 - 07.2022
Copy Editor
Mt. SAC- SUBSTANCE MAG
08.2020 - 07.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism
Mt San Antonio