Megan Lynne

Windsor,ON

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

years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Editor and Designer

Pooch&Paper Copyediting and Social Media

Kanata, Ontario

11.2013 - Current

Developed editorial guidelines and standards for staff writers.
Reviewed manuscripts, articles, and other content for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, style, and formatting.
Provided feedback to authors on how to refine their work for publication.
Worked with designers to produce visually appealing layouts that meet the needs of readers.
Collaborated with marketing team to create engaging content for promotional materials.
Managed a budget to ensure all publishing costs were met within allocated funds.
Organized events such as book launches and author signings.
Created training programs to enhance the skills of editors and writers in the organization.
Established relationships with freelance contributors who provided additional coverage when needed.
Attended conferences related to editing topics in order to stay abreast of new developments in the field.
Maintained an active presence on social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram., as part of a larger strategy for promoting content produced by the organization.
Recruited talented editors from diverse backgrounds who could bring fresh perspectives into the organization.
Analyzed reader surveys and metrics data in order to identify areas where improvements can be made.
Actively sought out new sources of original content from both established authors as well as emerging voices in order to diversify the publication's offerings.
Managed a team of editors responsible for producing quality output according to deadlines set by upper management.
Managed development, editing and publishing of editorial content created for articles, blogs, audio interviews and video features.
Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines.
Edited and proofread social media and blog posts.
Worked closely with graphic, photo and video teams to plan and produce compelling content.
Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules.
Negotiated contracts with freelance writers, photographers, and other content creators.
Organized and led editorial meetings to brainstorm content ideas and strategies.
Coordinated with marketing teams to develop promotional strategies for content dissemination.

Western Paper Editor

Western University

11.2010 - 07.2013

Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
Reviewed copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
Developed editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control.
Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.
Provided feedback on content structure and organization of documents.
Identified inconsistencies in text or formatting issues within documents.
Researched topics related to edited materials for improved accuracy.
Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines.
Updated databases with information about new publications.
Collaborated with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts.
Compiled statistical data related to the success of past projects.
Worked closely with graphic, photo and video teams to plan and produce compelling content.

Education

Master of Arts - Copyediting Advertising

Western University, London, None

04-2011

Workshops and Seminars Attended:
Minor in: Social Media Management and Marketing
Scholarship Recipient
Dean's List
Professional Development Courses:
Semester Abroad in Italy

Skills

Staff recruitment
Budgeting expertise
Collaborative mindset
Brand consistency
Editorial management
Error spotting
Editorial planning
Research
Online content editing
Fact-checking
Story shaping
Deadline-driven
Quality controls
Visual storytelling
Social media updates
Fact-checking skills
Developing community relationships

Spelling mastery
Meticulous speller
Scripts
Troubleshooting
Designing pages
Managing media
Story summaries
Editing and proofreading
Building advertisements
Determining budgets
Translation
Excellent spelling skills
Delegating assignments
Keen eye for detail
Design processes
Impeccable grasp of grammar
Organizing media resources

Timeline

Chief Editor and Designer - Pooch&Paper Copyediting and Social Media

11.2013 - Current

Western Paper Editor - Western University

11.2010 - 07.2013

Western University - Master of Arts, Copyediting Advertising