Joanna Bell
Student
Professional Status
Student
Available
About Me
I am a recent graduate of a communications degree with a focus on media and culture I also received a minor in publishing. I am interested in exploring my interest in editing, both in literature and film.
Production Assistant and Acquisitions Editor
Harbour Publishing
September 2017
to May 2018
- Coordinated workflow between authors, editors, designers, and publicists.
- Executed final proofing and copy editing
- Read and analysed manuscript submissions and managed the acquisitions process.
- Researched, created, and edited images for book interiors and covers.
Social Media Coordinator
BCLC
September 2015
to April 2016
United States
- Copy wrote social media content
- Monitored and responded to community questions and comments
- Organized planning and communication between multiple teams
- Designed, supervised and executed social media campaigns
Editor in Chief
Footprints Foothill College Newspaper
September 2013
to 2014
- Responsible for liaising with advertisers and financial backers and created a steady flow of income
- Managed reporters, editors, and support staff to create a cohesive and productive team
- Was directly responsible for the financial and circulatory success of Footprints
Copy Editor
The Martlet
September 2010
to 2011
- Worked with reporters to refine articles prior to publishing to make them both more readable and captivating
- Enforced high standards for grammar, spelling, and coherence which upheld the high standards of the paper
