Rachel Howe

Resume

KEY SKILLS

  • Copyediting, Line Editing, Fact-Checking, and Proofreading/Quality Assurance
  • Ensuring Consistency in Voice, Tone, Language, and Style
  • Digital Content Expertise (SEO Optimization)
  • Style Guide Proficiency (AP Style Book and Chicago Manual of Style)
  • Manuscript Editing and Blog/Content Editing
  • Project and Workflow Management (Blog/Content Strategy, Editorial/Production Schedules, Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication, and Managing Editorial Teams and Freelancers)
  • Content Management Systems (Trello, Asana, Monday)
  • Technical Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, HTML, WordPress, and Google Suite

EXPERIENCE

BROADVOICE

Associate Managing Editor (March 2024 – September 2024)

Managed the company blog and collaborated with the Director of Content on blog strategy and quarterly planning. Reviewed, edited, and performed final quality checks on all marketing content, including blog posts, ebooks, web pages, flyers/brochures, and press releases.

Notable accomplishments:

  • Managed the editorial/production schedule for all marketing content to ensure the timely completion of projects.
  • Created slugs, headlines, and briefs for each blog post based on keyword/SEO research.
  • Edited marketing content for grammar, spelling, clarity, readability, SEO best practices and adherence to brand/style/editorial guidelines.
  • Performed final quality checks on published content to identify and rectify any errors/discrepancies and verify the accuracy of information.
  • Managed a team of freelancers, including assigning projects, reviewing and approving drafts, offering feedback, and ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Coordinated with freelancers, subject matter experts, and other departments to maintain consistency and quality in content.
  • Collaborated with the design team on revisions/updates to copy for flyers, ebooks, blog images, and web pages.
  • Coordinated with the Director of Content and other team members to develop editorial strategies and implement process improvements.

Assistant Managing Editor (October 2022 – March 2024)

Contributed to the marketing department by editing and proofreading various collateral such as blog posts, press releases, and flyers. Created editorial processes and standards that allowed the company to scale its content production.

Notable accomplishments:

  • Created and implemented a style guide for the company based on in-house preferences and the Chicago Manual of Style.
  • Streamlined the content production process by creating an editorial schedule for all blog posts, allowing the company to go from publishing one blog post per month to publishing three blog posts per week.
  • Oversaw the onboarding process for freelancers and familiarized them with content expectations and brand guidelines.
POMEGRANATE

Freelance Editor (April 2022 – October 2022)

Assisted with the production of over 50 calendars, notecards, and puzzles.

Notable accomplishments:

  • Researched and compiled information on artists, copyright information, and art descriptions/captions.
  • Crafted engaging back cover copy for each project.
  • Edited each project for any grammar/spelling errors and adherence to the in-house style guide and the Chicago Manual of Style.
  • Coordinated with the design team to correct errors introduced during the design process and any flaws in the design.
OOLIGAN PRESS

Copy Chief (April 2021 – June 2022)

Copyedited and proofread various content for the press, including tipsheets, press releases, marketing plans, blog posts, and social media posts.

Notable accomplishments:

  • Copyedited and proofread over 150 blog posts according to the Chicago Manual of Style and in-house guidelines.
  • Edited and proofread the tipsheets, marketing plans, and back cover copy for five books, ensuring the consistency and accuracy of all information.
  • Edited blurb requests for a total of six books according to in-house guidelines.
  • Copyedited the social media content for six books according to in-house guidelines.
  • Edited and re-formatted the in-house style guide and the project manager handbook for consistency and style.

Managing Editor for the Library Writer’s Project (April 2021 – June 2022)

Managed the editorial process for the press’s first fantasy novel and collaborated with the author regularly regarding the book’s progress, revisions, and deadlines.

Notable accomplishments:

  • Created and managed the editorial timeline for the book, adjusting dates and timelines as needed to meet the needs of the press and production.
  • Coordinated and supervised teams of editors for two copyedits, one print proofread, and one ebook proofread for the book.
  • Compiled edits from each editing round to present a cohesive, edited manuscript to the author for revisions.
  • Crafted editorial letters for the author after each round of editing based on editors’ feedback.

Student Staff (September 2020 – June 2021)

Contributed to several marketing projects for the press’s nonfiction title, including market research, the contact list, and the tipsheet.

Notable accomplishments:

  • Researched possible leads to contribute to the nonfiction title’s contact list.
  • Assisted with the nonfiction title’s tipsheet, including information gathering and finding comp titles.
  • Contributed to light and heavy copyedits and proofreads for several manuscripts.
  • Crafted several social media posts to promote the nonfiction book.
LEVEL 4 PRESS

Editorial Intern (June 2021 – September 2021)

Copyedited full-length manuscripts in various genres, including romantic comedy, science fiction/fantasy, and biographical fiction.

Notable accomplishments:

  • Copyedited five manuscripts according to the Chicago Manual of Style and the in-house style guide.
  • Offered feedback on forty-five comedy submissions.