Samantha Burton
Whitby,ON
Summary
I am a creative Contributing Writer with 10 years of experience writing about a wide range of topics. Successful at writing appropriately to a variety of audiences and conducting extensive, detailed research on many subjects. Master of the creative writing and storytelling, passionate, driven, and highly skilled at proofreading and offering innovative voice to your organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor/Creative Writer
Space Age Agency
Remote, ON
04.2023 - Current
- Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines.
- Determined clearest and most logical way to present information and instructions for greatest reader comprehension.
- Read, evaluated and edited manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication.
- Assisted in creating comprehensive style guides for publication teams.
Ghost Writer
Trident Publishings Inc
Remote, ON
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated closely with individuals to ghostwrite chapters of a novel to form one cohesive narrative.
- Adjusted tone and content to reach wide range of audiences.
- Presented ideas and storyboards to clients.
- Conducted background research to add depth to scenes, history and characters.
FREELANCE WRITER
THE BIZ DURHAM
01.2019 - Current
- Bi-annual contributing writer on the most pressing topics effecting the Durham Region area.
WRITER
FOOD, TRNTO.COM—POST CITY MAGAZINES
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Writes a weekly best of column about Toronto restaurants and their variety of cuisines.
- Used strong grammar and research skills to craft well-written, mistake-free copy.
- Performed in-depth research into topics to write clear and accurate copy.
VOLUNTEER FREELANCE WRITER
STREET VOICES
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Incorporated feedback from editors and subject matter experts into writing material.
- Wrote articles about the experiences of the unhoused and marginalized youth of the downtown Toronto area.
- Applied unique perspectives and techniques to amplify voices of the oppressed and under-privileged.
FREELANCE WRITER
CANSUMER
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Weekly contributor to a variety of subjects Canadian related.
- Followed detailed guidance for how to structure, write and research articles.
- Prepared news stories based on information provided by assignment desk and press releases.
CONTENT WRITER
LUXURY NEXT TATTOOS
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Reviewing older content and updated it to suit the brand image while also curating tattoo images to include in blog posts.
- Edited and proofread content to verify proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
- Delivered high-quality, insightful, informative and entertaining written content while meeting tight deadlines.
- Wrote 500 word briefs and captions to accompany selected photographs.
FREELANCE EDITOR
THE TRAVELLING FOOT
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Review sections on a travelling website and corrects grammar, spelling, and research for accuracy
Journalist
Photographers Without Borders
01.2016 - 01.2018
- On a volunteer basis focusing on stories of street-involved and at risk youth in the
- Greater Toronto area., Research grassroots organizations and post weekly articles on humanitarian efforts on a global scale
- Managed a group of journalists to maintain timely delivery of articles for online an on- line and print magazine
- Led the human resources department via the hiring of various journalists and curator positions
- Lead editor and contributing journalist to issue number 8 and 9 of Photographers Without Borders print magazine
- Traveled to Sumatra, Indonesia to document the plight of wildlife in tourism & disappearing habitat through photojournalism.
Education
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES - Creative Writing
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
12.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS - English, Mental Health Studies, Philosophy
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
06.2015
AND COUNSELLING CERTIFICATE - Addiction studies and counselling studies
Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology
06.2015
Skills
- Creative Collaboration
- Editing
- Idea Brainstorming
- Content Development
- Delegating Assignments
- Preparing Pieces
- Keen Eye for Detail
- Interviewing Skills
- Spelling Mastery
- Document Proofreading
- Fact-Checking Skills
- Story Pitching
- Creative Writing
- Research
- Fact-checking
- Pitching articles
Timeline
Editor/Creative Writer
Space Age Agency
04.2023 - Current
Ghost Writer
Trident Publishings Inc
11.2021 - Current
WRITER
FOOD, TRNTO.COM—POST CITY MAGAZINES
01.2021 - 12.2021
VOLUNTEER FREELANCE WRITER
STREET VOICES
01.2020 - 12.2020
FREELANCE WRITER
THE BIZ DURHAM
01.2019 - Current
FREELANCE WRITER
CANSUMER
01.2019 - 01.2020
CONTENT WRITER
LUXURY NEXT TATTOOS
01.2019 - 01.2020
FREELANCE EDITOR
THE TRAVELLING FOOT
01.2019 - 01.2020
Journalist
Photographers Without Borders
01.2016 - 01.2018
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES - Creative Writing
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
BACHELOR OF ARTS - English, Mental Health Studies, Philosophy
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
AND COUNSELLING CERTIFICATE - Addiction studies and counselling studies
Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology
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