Hello to all,
I just joined this forum and I'm looking for any employment opportunities for copy editors.
I've sent my CV to some newspapers already (Khaleej Times, Gulf News), but if anyone knows of other opportunities or any openings, please let me know. I'd greatly appreciate it. Below is my CV
Cheers
Copy Editor
-Edit stories for major financial newswires company
-Responsible for management of copy flow
-Edited various sections of the two largest English language daily newspapers in Indonesia, including headline & photo caption composition
-Provided input for newspaper’s style book
-Proficient in Associated Press editing system (Workbench)
Dow Jones Newswires, Singapore 1999 – Current
Copy Editor
Duties:
Edit stories for Resources Division
Responsible for management of copy flow
The Indonesian Observer, Jakarta 1997 – 1998
Copy Editor
Duties:
Assistant copy editor for various sections of newspaper
Wrote headlines
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta 1996 – 1997
Copy Editor
Duties:
Assistant copy editor for various sections of newspaper
Wrote headlines
Ibad El-Rahman School, Jersey City 1993 – 1995
Teacher
Duties:
Taught English grammar amongst other core subjects
Orange Research Inc, Milford 1986 – 1993
Duties:
Calibrated pressure gauges for various industrial applications
Stratmar Fulfillment Corporation, Stratford 1986
Duties:
Performed general warehouse duties
University of Bridgeport, Connecticut 1981 -1985
Duties:
Performed various duties, such as mail delivery & sorting
1985 Bachelor of Science, Creative Writing
University of Bridgeport, Connecticut
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word
Associated Press editing system (Workbench)
Internet