Daniel McCarthy
Castletownshend
Summary
Innovative Editorial Intern with robust editorial and proofreading experience. Committed to proofreading, delivering in-depth editorial feedback and fact-checking for accuracy. Successful at working quickly, remaining sharp when working long hours and staying focused on deadlines in high-pressure situations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Editorial Assistant Intern
Menma Books
Leap
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewed manuscripts and provided feedback to editors on content, grammar, structure, and style.
- Edited articles for publication in print and online media outlets.
- Assisted with research projects by gathering data from various sources.
- Proofread documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax errors.
- Verified facts and figures within published material.
Editor
Soup! Literary Magazine
Cork
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Reviewed copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
- Developed editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control.
- Provided feedback on content structure and organization of documents.
- Identified inconsistencies in text or formatting issues within documents.
- Advised authors on how to improve their writing techniques.
- Ensured that all published documents met industry standards.
Editorial Assistant
HOWL New Irish Writing
Cork
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Reviewed manuscripts for grammar and spelling accuracy.
- Organized the editorial calendar, coordinated deadlines with authors and editors.
- Researched topics related to assigned projects.
- Proofread and edited content written by other members of the team.
- Developed creative ideas for promotional campaigns.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve readability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University College Cork
Cork04-2023
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
University College Cork
CorkSkills
- Research abilities
- Social Media
- Research
- Copyediting
- Editing and proofreading
- Copywriting
- Story Development
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Editor
Soup! Literary Magazine
01.2024 - 06.2024
Editorial Assistant
HOWL New Irish Writing
01.2024 - 05.2024
Editorial Assistant Intern
Menma Books
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University College Cork
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
University College Cork
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