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Work
Experience

06/2025 - Present

Senior Copy Editor at the OU Daily

As a senior copy editor my responsibilities include: editing articles for clarity, coherence, and adherence to AP and publication standards; Collaborating with writers to refine content and enhance storytelling elements and reviewing submissions for grammar, punctuation, and style consistency.

01/2025 - 05/2025

Junior Copy Editor at the OU Daily

As a junior copy editor my responsibilities included: Conducting thorough fact-checking to ensure accuracy of published material; Editing articles for grammar, punctuation, and clarity in various publications and Utilizing editing software to mark changes and communicate revisions effectively.

08/2024 - 12/2024

Copy Intern at the OU Daily

As a copy editing intern my my responsiblities included: Utilizing editing software to track changes and suggestions; Conducting fact-checking to ensure accuracy of information presented and reviewing submissions for adherence to AP and publication guidelines.

Education

University of Oklahoma | Bachelor's Degree

2022 - 2026

During my four years of undergraduate school at the University of Oklahoma I majored in journalism with a focus on print and minored in psychology. I feel very lucky to be attending OU and to be a Gaylord student. Gaylord has opened so many doors in the journalism world for me, and I am forever grateful. 

Skills
& Expertise

  • Copy editing - thoroughly reviewing text to improve its accuracy, clarity and consistency

  • Content creation - familiar with InDesign and Jostens 

  • Fact-checking - the process of verifying the factual accuracy of questioned reporting and statements

  • AP style adherence - very familiar with AP style and the AP style website, can navigate it proficiently

  • Team collaboration - working with other journalists by sharin unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives to achieve a common goal. 

  • Storytelling techniques - knowing your audience and purpose, building suspense, creating relatable characters, and immersing the audience through sensory details

  • Editing software proficiency - Familiar with BLOXcms 

  • Deadline driven mindset - someone who is  motivated and willing to complete tasks by an impending deadline

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