08/2012 to CurrentManaging EditorGreyrock Review Literary Journal (Internship) – Colorado State University, CO
Gained experience in all aspects of managing the production of a literary journal, including task distribution, deadline planning, fundraising, event organizing, proof handling, and final editing.
Learned about publishing and proper formatting of literary journals, as well as the process of selection and production.
Worked with BookMobile Publishing to get pricing, layout options, and the final copies of the journal.
Led meetings and instructed team members.
Wrote and collected publishing contracts, letters, and contributor biographies.
01/2010 to 05/2010Copy-EditorThe Northern Student Newspaper – Bemidji, MN
Copy-edited articles for the student newspaper at Bemidji State University.
Learned about the aspects of newspaper production, including deadlines, fact-checking, editing techniques, and some formatting.
08/2009 to 05/2010Writing Managing EditorRivers Meeting Journal – Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
Participated in advertising, fundraising and collecting submissions for BSU's literary journal.
Read, selected, and edited fiction, nonfiction, art and poetry pieces for publication.
Helped with layout and design for the journal, as well as proof-checking and distribution.
Organized readings for fundraising and awareness.
