joelle moran

documentation specialist

About

Copy editor with 18 years' experience delivering accurate and lively content in print and online. From reporting, designing, copy editing, technical editing and photography to newsroom management, I've developed a versatile skill set. I believe that strong interpersonal communication skills are the key to success. I thrive in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment by setting high, yet achievable, expectations and embracing challenges.

Country

united states

City

fort collins

Industry

marketing and advertising

Skill

copy editing, ap style, journalism, writing, newspaper, headline writing, proofreading, freelance writing, web content, feature articles, web editing, editing, breaking news, storytelling, publications, news writing, magazines, press releases, content management, newsletters, investigative reporting, blogging, editorial, newspaper design, quarkxpress, online journalism, incopy, publicity, facebook, copywriting, publishing, creative writing, new media, newspapers, multimedia, fact checking, content development, web content management, online publishing, speech writing, photography, content strategy, sports writing, magazine articles, text editing, ghostwriting, grammar, rewriting, non fiction

Experience

technical editor

plant leadership systems

2014-10 - 2015-5 · 8 mos

Edited Standard Operating Procedures and training documents for petrochemical companies.

freelance writer

metro printing & publishing llc

2009-4 - 2010-12 · 1 yr 9 mos

Wrote profiles of nursing professionals and news feature stories for weekly online publication.

night editor

marietta daily journal

2001-1 - 2001-1 · 1 mo

Managed copy desk production of two dailies. Designed pages using QuarkXPress. Edited stories for grammar, clarity and accuracy using AP style.

copy editor

demand studios

2009-7 - 2013-10 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Edited articles for grammar, punctuation, content and clarity for websites such as Chron, SFGate, The Nest, eHow and LIVESTRONG.

executive news editor

florida today

1999-1 - 2006-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Managed copy editing, design and production of news, business and feature sections for daily newspaper on Florida's Space Coast.

documentation specialist

ebiz mastery

2011-7 - Present · 15 yrs 3 mos

* Wrote over 60 articles on a monthly basis resulting in content generation improving search engine optimization (SEO) for self development and start up companies * Conducted research for industry specific data creating unique media content for search engine marketing * Developed interactive online database in Excel for tracking ongoing projects between team members * Organized research material and wrote marketing assignments according to established standards * Edited materials from management for content, grammar, spelling and quality * Conferred management and executives regarding technical specifications, style and subject matter of ongoing articles * Interfaced with team members in India regarding transcription of video content for clients

proofreader

gatehouse media

2016-6 - 2017-7 · 1 yr 2 mos

GateHouse Media is the largest publisher of locally-based print and online media in the United States. We offer an array of services and solutions, working with 130,000 small and medium businesses in more than 350 markets. At our core, we are a content company, aimed that creating and presenting engaging, enterprising content to our 12 million weekly readers in 24 states. Through Propel Marketing, we offer local businesses the support and direction to launch websites and maintain robust social media presences.

Education

metropolitan state university of denver

journalism

1991-1 - 1996-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Features editor at The Metropolitan student newspaper, managing all features content, editing stories and designing pages. - Reporter for The Capitol Reporter, covering the Senate Judiciary at the Colorado Legislature in 1996 session, as a full-time internship my final semester.