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Megan Carvalho

@megancarvalho

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I edit high-volume print and digital news for clarity, accuracy, and engagement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my copy editing, editorial production, SEO, and digital publishing experience to create accurate, engaging content across print and digital platforms.

I've shaped print and digital journalism for Travel Weekly, The Jersey Journal, Audible, Bauer Media, American Media, The Star-Ledger, and North Jersey Media Group. My work spans copy editing, headline writing, page design, metadata, and final production review.

At Travel Weekly, I edited and published stories and e-letters, built mailings, and optimized headlines, captions, summaries, and subheads for search and audience engagement. I worked closely with reporters to resolve questions while maintaining AP and publication style.

As News Production Editor at The Jersey Journal, I managed daily newsroom workflows, led page-one design and editorial layout, and served as a final reviewer for print and digital editions. I also trained team members on copy-editing procedures, newsroom tools, and layout protocols.

Across newspapers, entertainment publications, and digital marketplaces, I've balanced editorial precision with visual storytelling. I bring AP style, fact-checking, libel review, CMS publishing, SEO-focused copy, and Adobe production skills to deadline-driven content teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Interim Copy Editor

Northstar Travel Group

Dec 2025 - Apr 2026 (4 months)

Edited copy for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to AP and Travel Weekly style while collaborating with reporters. Edited and posted stories and e-letters, and created mailings within Travel Weekly's e-letter content management system.

Copy Editing AP Style SEO Ektron Storyport Content Management Systems

News Production Editor

The Evening Journal Association

Feb 2022 - Feb 2025 (3 years)

Oversaw newsroom production workflow to meet daily publishing deadlines and ensure smooth communication and content handoffs between departments. Enhanced reader engagement through clean layout and editorial balance by curating and paginating articles for clarity, accuracy, and visual flow.

Copy Editing InDesign InCopy AP Style Headline Writing Layout Design Editorial Workflow Training

Indexer/Proofreader

Audible

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)

Proofread, fact-checked, and edited hundreds of audiobook descriptions and product metadata while ensuring clarity, SEO alignment, and brand consistency across global marketplaces. Collaborated with editorial and content teams to streamline editing workflows and reduce turnaround times.

Proofreading Fact Checking Editing SEO Metadata Brand Consistency

Copy Editor

Bauer Media

Oct 2016 - Feb 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Maintained consistency with AP Style and house guidelines, contributing to the quality and credibility of widely circulated publications. Collaborated with writers, editors, and designers to deliver polished, reader-friendly layouts under fast-paced newsroom timelines.

Copy Editing AP Style Headline Writing Layout Design Celebrity Content Lifestyle Content News And Entertainment Content

Copy Editor/Art Director

American Media Inc.

Aug 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 1 month)

Managed editorial workflows for National Enquirer and the Globe print editions, optimizing headlines and metadata to enhance SEO. Led visual layout and design strategy in alliance with photographers, illustrators, and senior editors to align with brand identity.

Copy Editing Art Direction SEO Layout Design Editorial Workflow Meta Data Optimization

Copy Editor

The Jersey Journal

Mar 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year 5 months)

Served as the final editorial checkpoint, reviewing copy for accuracy, grammar, and tone before going to press. Demonstrated rapid adaptability by learning new CMS and blogging platforms, including Adobe Photoshop, to support digital publishing needs.

Copy Editing AP Style Headline Writing InDesign Photoshop CMS Blogging

Desktop Publisher

Wakefern Food Corp

Nov 2013 - Feb 2014 (3 months)

Streamlined the production workflow and assured brand consistency across all materials by coordinating closely with creative designers to implement copy and visual edits. Executed layout design of weekly ShopRite circulars via QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign in fast-paced production setting.

Desktop Publishing Quark Xpress InDesign Layout Design Prepress Print Production

Copy Editor

The Star-Ledger

Jun 2011 - Jan 2013 (1 year 7 months)

Edited news stories, columns, and features across New Jersey's largest daily paper to ensure style, structure, and tone met high editorial standards. Prioritized assignments in a fast-paced newsroom, ensuring all materials met tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Copy Editing AP Style Headline Writing SEO Layout Design InDesign Editorial Workflow

Copy Editor

North Jersey Media Group

Jul 2002 - Jun 2011 (8 years 11 months)

Curated national news from wire services and selected stories and images to shape daily layout plans and front-page lineups for The Record and Herald News. Partnered with online communications teams to update digital content and ensure timely publishing across web and social media.

Copy Editing Wire Service Headline Writing Layout Design Web Production Social Media Editorial Workflow Mentorship