Description

Melissa Mallin

2225 Van Buren St. #2                                                                 mcgloven.mallin@gmail.com

Hollywood, FL. 33020                                                                             (407) 923-7309

 

EDUCATION

University of Miami,                              Coral Gables, Fl.                                     Dec. 2014

Bachelors of Science in Communications, Major in Photojournalism, Minor Political Science

 

EXPERIENCE

EDM World Magazine, Editor                             Hollywood, Fla.              Jan. 2015  – Jan. 2016

·       Conduct in-depth artist interviews, innovative festival coverage and creative editorial pieces.

·       Prepare, proofread and edit copy to detect and correct errors and improve user readability based on AP style guide.

·       Manage a team of contributors by developing compelling headlines, assigning them to individual writers for coverage and discussing improvements.

·       Contact and work with media contacts in order gain access to artists, event coverage and other press related materials.

·       Set publication standards by creating and implementing new company policies, expectations, procedures, deadlines, and style guide formatting.

·       Verify facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources to ensure accuracy and convey a clear message.

Distraction Magazine, Photo Editor                      Coral Gables, Fla.           Jan. 2013 – Dec. 2014

·       Conceptualize ideas and work closely with the editorial team to concept creative ideas and imagery for every story.

·       Manage a team of contributors by designating assignments and working with them to implement ideas and discuss improvements.

·       Make sure all images meet the appropriate standard by selecting, editing, sizing, positioning, toning, and writing photo captions that are consistent with every story.

·       Mediate conflicts as they arise by communicating the issue, problem solving and implementing solutions so that the problem can be avoided in the future.

·       Coordinating photo shoots by selecting locations and providing lighting and camera equipment and overseeing the shoot to provide insight and assistance, making sure everything is done correctly.

·       Follow and abide by strict deadlines to ensure that the magazine is released on time.

 

Distraction Magazine, Online Photo Editor                        Coral Gables, Fla.           Jan. 2013 – Dec. 2014

·       Conceptualize creative imagery for every story posted on the web by working closely with the design team so that every story has an image or visual element.

·       Contact event organizations for press passes by cultivating and maintaining relationships with media contacts and designating contributors to cover events for the online photo blog.

·       Manage all photos on the website by sizing, editing, and publishing stories on the web.

·       Search for permissible stock images when needed by making sure all images are usable and copyright free and emailing photographers for permission to use their images.

 

SKILLS

·       Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

·       Adobe: Photoshop, Bridge, InDesign, Lightroom,

·       Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Word Press with SEO, Pinterest,

 

HONORS AND ACTIVITES

·       Academic Deans List

·       Photographer of the Year Award – Distraction Magazine

·       Contributing Writer – thatdrop.com

·       Study Abroad – France