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Erich Gaukel

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Editor at Heuss Printing overseeing The Iowan’s editorial content and production from planning through publication.

At Heuss Printing, I oversee editorial content and production for The Iowan, a quarterly magazine. I plan issues and editorial calendars, then manage content from concept through publication while writing, editing, and assigning articles.

Previously, I managed editorial operations for Renovation Style at Meredith Corporation and FFA New Horizons at Farm Progress. My work has included coordinating photography and freelance contributors, producing feature stories, and developing social media and SEO content.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Editor

Current

Heuss Printing

Aug 2013 - Present (13 years 2 months)

Oversee editorial content and production for The Iowan, a quarterly magazine. Develop editorial calendars, manage content from concept through publication, and coordinate freelance writers and photographers.

Editorial Calendar Content Management Freelance Coordination Social Media Strategy Marketing Collateral InDesign Photoshop InCopy Adobe Creative Cloud Text Editing File Sharing

Title Editor

Meredith Corporation

Jan 2008 - Dec 2012 (4 years 11 months)

Managed editorial operations for Renovation Style, a Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Media publication. Planned and managed editorial content for six issues annually, totaling more than 500 pages.

Editorial Operations Content Planning Photography Coordination Creative Briefs Freelance Management Copy Editing Social Media SEO Wireframing

Senior Travel Writer

Meredith Corporation

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000 (1 year 11 months)

Produced content for Midwest Living, a regional lifestyle, food, and travel magazine. Conducted first-hand research and evaluations of hotels, resorts, attractions, shops, scenic driving routes, and restaurants throughout the Midwest.

Travel Writing Feature Writing Editing Research Content Production

Editor

Farm Progress

Jan 1996 - Dec 1999 (3 years 11 months)

Managed editorial operations for FFA New Horizons, a custom bimonthly magazine serving more than 500,000 member-subscribers. Developed engaging editorial content, wrote and photographed content, and coordinated freelance contributors.

Editorial Management Content Development Photography Freelance Coordination Art Direction Travel Editorial Meetings