Professional Resume Template for
News Editor
Elena R. Vance
Chicago, IL
(312) 555-0143
elena.vance@email.com
linkedin.com/in/elena-vance | twitter.com/elenavance | elenavance.com
Professional Summary
Collaborative News Editor with 5 years of editorial background overseeing digital publishing pipelines and content workflows for regional media outlets. Expertise includes copy editing in line with AP Stylebook standards, search engine optimization, and page layout design. Successfully managed teams of 8 reporters, increased unique monthly visitors by 24%, and reduced copy turnaround times by 28% while maintaining journalistic integrity. Proficient in WordPress, Adobe InDesign, Google Analytics, and Trello.
Work Experience
News Editor — Metro Daily Herald
Chicago, IL | November 2023 – Present
- Supervised a team of 8 staff reporters and 5 freelance writers to produce 45+ daily news stories, increasing weekly section pageviews by 24% over a 12-month period.
- Directed copy editing and fact-checking workflows for the digital edition, reducing editorial errors by 32% and copy turnaround times from 4 hours to 2.5 hours.
- Implemented an SEO-first content strategy using Google Analytics to optimize headlines and metadata, boosting organic search traffic by 37% and social media referrals by 19%.
- Coordinated the layout redesign of the printed weekly news section in Adobe InDesign, saving $14,000 in monthly production overhead through template optimization.
Assistant Editor — Beacon Media Group
Chicago, IL | June 2021 – October 2023
- Edited and proofread 30+ weekly articles and columns for AP Stylebook compliance, improving content quality scores by 18% and ensuring 100% on-time publishing schedules.
- Managed the editorial calendar for the lifestyle and local news sections, leading a team of 4 staff writers and reducing scheduling conflicts by 45% using Trello.
- Analyzed weekly reader engagement metrics in Google Analytics to pitch 15+ high-performing article topics, generating a 28% increase in average time-on-page.
- Reorganized the digital archives of 5,000+ past articles, reducing the internal search time for historical reference photos and assets by 35% for the design team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY · 2021
Skills
Copy editing, Fact-checking, AP Stylebook, Editorial planning, Content strategy, Search engine optimization (SEO), Google Analytics, WordPress CMS, Adobe InDesign, Newsroom operations, Headline writing, Proofreading, Trello, Slack, Social media distribution
Projects
Digital Newsroom Migration
Role: Editorial Operations Lead
Tools: WordPress, Trello, Google Drive, Slack
Led the 6-month migration of a legacy digital archive to WordPress, transferring 12,000+ articles and reducing site load time by 34%.
Local Elections Special Coverage
Role: Coordinating News Editor
Tools: Google Sheets, Slack, WordPress, Canva
Coordinated a team of 10 reporters covering 15 regional races, producing 40+ articles that generated 150,000 unique pageviews in 48 hours.
Certifications
- Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing (Advanced) (2023)
- Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing (Intermediate) (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Mentoring high school students in community journalism programs (2022-present)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
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$60,000
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$95,000
Avg:
$75,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment of editors, including News Editors, is projected to grow by 1% from 2024 to 2034, which is slower than the average for all occupations. Despite this slow growth, about 9,800 openings for editors are projected each year over the decade. Job openings will primarily stem from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force. The shift toward digital-first newsrooms will continue to drive demand for editors skilled in online content strategy, search engine optimization, and multimedia production tools.
1% growth over 10 years (2024–2034)
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