Marina Garcia

Copy edited and proofread 30–45 webpages daily, along with client emails, social media, and Google business profile posts. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure clear, effective writing that adhered to AP and house styles, and led training meetings on content best practices and resources.

Wrote 20 client blogs and 2–3 client press releases monthly, along with webpage copy, consulting closely with subject matter experts. Copy edited and proofread all client-facing content, including e-newsletters, print materials, and social media, and maintained the company-wide style guide.

Wrote and edited copy for 20 clients’ social media posts monthly, ensuring all client-bound copy was proofread and edited. Managed clients’ monthly social media calendars and scheduled all posts, while also creating and maintaining a company-wide style guide for product brand names.

Marketed SPJ/Facebook Journalism Program trainings through social media, email, and website copy, including direct email outreach. Developed and maintained strategic communications and marketing plans, and managed promotions and record keeping for the annual conference programming committee.

Managed social media, email, and website communications for ACES, including all conference communications for the annual national conference. Generated weekly membership reports and monthly social media and email analytics reports to track engagement.

Managed social media and website updates for the College and the Alumni Association, and assisted in communication and promotion of fundraising campaigns. Coordinated alumni reunion chair participation and class reunion events, and supervised two student workers.

Designed the departmental newsletter for Fall and Spring semesters and created weekly digest blast emails via MailChimp. Assisted with communications for the Zwick Center and in completing internal departmental reports, while also updating recruitment materials and website/social media content.

Attended town meetings and weekend events to gather information for news packages, interviewing elected officials and local residents on various issues. Edited audio and wrote and recorded scripts for each story to be read on-air the next day.

Completed a Certificate in Copyediting, focusing on advanced editing techniques and style guides. This program enhanced skills in proofreading, content refinement, and adherence to professional editorial standards.

Pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree with a dual major in Journalism and Political Science. Gained comprehensive knowledge in news reporting, political analysis, and communication strategies.