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Professional Summary
Passionate managing editor with extensive experience motivating writers and creating engaging content. Advanced SEO knowledge and a focus on creating mixed media with a unique perspective. Goal-oriented, adaptable, and thrives in a crazy, deadline-driven environment.
Work History
Present
Associate Editor and Creative Lead, Team Liquid | January 2018 to present
Collaborated with editors on new direction of the website, from a content calendar to brand copy for the homepage.
Came up with copy direction for creative team focused on long-form, creative content and player-heavy pieces.
Manage a group of writers, coming up with unique ways to tell our players' and organization’s stories, tracking progress on Asana.
Hire and train new writers, guiding them on how to write creatively.
Work closely with writers to help improve their copy, including edits and content strategies.
Provide copy for marketing campaigns, community events, newsletters, web pages, advertisements, storefronts, and any other forward-facing and external copy the company required.
Acted as Copy Lead for a variety of projects that needed UX and fan-facing copy, utilizing our brand voice and core values.
Staff Writer and PR Manager, WIN.gg | January 2019 to present
Write pieces and timely esports news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to ensure proper presentation.
Attend live events, conducting interviews with players, coaches, and staff.
Manage press releases, providing the copy and scheduling them out to contacts.
Managing Editor, Qrank Media | January 2020 to present
Hired, trained, and provide daily direction for a team of writers.
Conduct editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review unique ways to share important topics within the industry.
Proofread, edit, and evaluate final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines while maintaining their original voice.
Came up with the creative direction of the website, along with its content, from written to podcasts. Implemented content strategies that engaged audiences and started conversations.
Manage social media strategy and oversaw PR and outreach efforts.
Help record and manage podcast shows and Twitch shows.
Staff Writer, Cheef Holdings | June 2020 to present
Write SEO-friendly long-form blog posts related to CBD products.
Help create a content calendar based on keywords and Google analytics.
Provide editing support to other writers.
Former
Editor, Twiz LLC | February 2020 to June 2020
Wrote SEO-driven long-form blog posts on a variety of topics: Esports, health, technology, real estate, investing/finance, mentoring, design
Optimized, rewrote, and edited blog posts to improve readability, impact, and search results.
Expanded content calendars for Twiz's clients.
Utilized Screaming Frog, Ahref, and other programs to implement best SEO practices.
Managing Editor and Lead Writer, ProGuides | January 2019 to January 2020
Designed and created a unique feature news page with polls, comments, and other interactive features.
Managed a team of writers, coming up with creative, long-form features about the esports industry; organized and implemented Trello and Discord group for communication.
Edited all company copy, including scripts, customer service copy, email marketing, and guides.
Wrote YouTube scripts about major esports titles and long-form video game guides.
Journalist, Stonebridge Press | January 2014 to 2018
Gathered local stories from within the community, reaching out to sources and attending events.
Wrote weekly news stories for a deadline, including interviews, event previews, and town news.
Was promoted in 2016 after multiple community members noted how impactful my stories were on the community; wanted more stories like mine being shared in town.
Took photos of local events for photography spreads.
Created professional connections in town, including politicians, business owners, teachers, leaders, artists, and more.
Freelance | January 2014 to 2019
Have written a variety of freelance features, interviews, news, blog posts, and marketing copy for a variety of industries: Esports, video games, augmented reality, technology, finance, travel, RV’ing, museums, lawn care etc.
Provided freelance editing for a variety of esports news publications, ensuring copy was grammatically correct, contained the right information, and was formatted for their specific CMS.
Education
Journalism and Communications, BS | Southern Connecticut State University
To whom it may concern,
It is my absolute pleasure to submit this letter of recommendation in support of Olivia Richman.
For more than two years, Olivia served as one of my staff writers at Stonebridge Press. As soon as I met Olivia, I was immediately impressed. She asked questions, was curious, and figured out the job quickly, even though the job required a steep learning curve. She often did more than she was asked to do in any given week to make our newspapers the best they could be. Her stories were well-written, concise and filled with her signature, entertaining flair.
I could go on and on about her writing and communication skills, but I believe the more important thing to highlight for the purposes of this letter is her character. Olivia is just a great young woman — a kind, likeable, relatable person who is always seeking to be better at her job and improve the community around her. Her positive attitude is contagious, which was evident by her way with people and her ability to cultivate, maintain and grow relationships as part of her job as a reporter. I believe these skills will serve her well in whatever job she pursues next.
At the end of the day, I can honestly say that in my 10+ years as a newspaper editor, Olivia Richman is one of the best young writers that I have ever worked with. This may sound like an exaggeration, but I never once had an issue with her. She made my job easy — and for that I am grateful for the time I had working with her. I am proud of the work we accomplished together. I whole-heartedly and enthusiastically endorse Olivia Richman for any position she pursues. I am eager to see where her journey leads her!
If you have any further questions, I would be happy to answer them! Please give me a call at (860) 377-3494, or e-mail me at admanator@hotmail.com.