Megan McCreanor
Donegal,DL
Summary
Driven and innovative materials writer with editorial experience, retaining a track record of enhancing editorial quality, streamlining editorial processes, and producing high-quality content in a timely fashion. Highly skilled in editing and proofreading, with exceptional interpersonal skills. Achieved consistent, high-quality content production and fostered strong author-editor relationships, while working in tandem with other departments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
ESL Materials Writer
ESL Brains
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and up-to-date learning materials.
- Collaborated with editorial team to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone, style, and quality.
- Generated ideas for monthly content based on consumer interest and demand.
- Produced polished work in line with company formatting and brand image.
- Consistently delivered material by a given deadline.
Editorial Lead
ROPES Literary Journal
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced editorial quality by implementing rigorous review processes and adhering to house style.
- Managed multiple editorial team members, overseeing tasks and delegating workload as needed.
- Collaborated with writers and other editors to deliver high-quality content, fostering strong author-editor relationships
- Ensured accurate, concise, and constructive editorial feedback was provided to authors.
- Meticulously proofread, edited and evaluated final copies to verify content quality.
- Implemented standardized editorial procedures, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
- Streamlined the submission process for writers, resulting in a more organized selection and review process.
- Organized editorial calendars, ensuring timely publication of articles and production of edited work.
- Collaborated with the design team to ensure visual compatibility with written work.
- Prepared materials for Sales and Marketing to support growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Literature And Publishing
University of Galway, Ireland
Galway, Ireland10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English And Spanish
University of Galway, Ireland
Galway, Ireland10.2021
Skills
Hard Skills
- Editing and proofreading (hard copy, Microsoft Review, Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs)
- Proficient in design tools, ie Adobe InDesign and Canva
- Experience with emailing software, ie Klaviyo, MailChimp)
- CMS proficiency, SEO, web publishing proficiency
- Grammar and syntax proficiency
Soft Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks
- Empathy, sensitivity, and emotional intelligence
- Time management and organization
- Strong research and fact-checking skills
- Innovative and critical thinking
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Irish
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
ESL Materials Writer
ESL Brains
09.2023 - Current
Editorial Lead
ROPES Literary Journal
09.2023 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Literature And Publishing
University of Galway, Ireland
Bachelor of Arts - English And Spanish
University of Galway, Ireland
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