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
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Copy editing - thoroughly reviewing text to improve its accuracy, clarity and consistency
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Content creation - familiar with InDesign and Jostens
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Fact-checking - the process of verifying the factual accuracy of questioned reporting and statements
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AP style adherence - very familiar with AP style and the AP style website, can navigate it proficiently
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Team collaboration - working with other journalists by sharin unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives to achieve a common goal.
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Storytelling techniques - knowing your audience and purpose, building suspense, creating relatable characters, and immersing the audience through sensory details
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Editing software proficiency - Familiar with BLOXcms
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Deadline driven mindset - someone who is motivated and willing to complete tasks by an impending deadline