Emelia Fredlick
(708) 214-3855
[email protected]
Education: Emory University – Atlanta, Ga. Class of Fall 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Dance
GPA: 3.57
Related Coursework: Advanced News Reporting and Writing, Magazine Writing, Digital Media, Journalism History and Ethics, History of Western Concert Dance, Dance Literacy
Work Experience:
April 2015-present Imagination Publishing -- Contract Writer -- Chicago, Ill.
- Interviews sources, performs research and writes articles for nonprofit associations, financial groups, B2B organizations and senior living clients.
Spring 2012-Fall 2014 The Emory Wheel – Arts & Entertainment Editor – Atlanta, Ga.
-Assigns writers and article content, edits and revises weekly articles from staff writers, creates section design and layout, and coordinates with PR departments and interview subjects. Also contributes to the Wheel’s editorial board.
Staff Writer:
-Wrote dance, theater, music and art reviews and profile pieces for the Arts & Living section (now Arts & Entertainment) of the Wheel.
Summer 2014 Paste Magazine – Books Intern – Atlanta, Ga.
-Pitched, wrote, and created daily news articles for Paste Magazine’s website. Fact-checked and copy-edited articles for all sections, wrote feature stories, and gathered web elements for various online features and galleries.
Fall 2013 Atlanta Magazine – Editorial Intern – Atlanta, Ga.
-Fact-checked articles, researched stories, and wrote short pieces and blog posts for multiple sections of Atlanta magazine, the foremost general interest publication for residents of Atlanta.
Summer 2013 Hanley Wood Business Media – Editorial Intern – Chicago, Ill.
-Generated articles and web postings for all magazines of Hanley Wood Media’s commercial construction sector, managed social media accounts, conducted story research, and communicated with the public to gather quotes, information, and photos for a variety of pieces.
Summer 2012 Time Out Chicago – Web Intern – Chicago, Ill.
-Created blog posts and articles for several sections of Time Out Chicago’s website, posted content to website, archived online material, and fact-checked stories and listings.
Summer 2011 Thodos Dance Chicago – Summer Intern – Chicago, Ill.
-Assisted in managing Thodos Dance Chicago’s office via creating company announcements, processing ticket sales, communicating with staff and clients, and updating company website and social media.
Additional Experience:
Fall 2012 The Emory Wheel – Copy Editor – Atlanta, Ga.
-Edited articles in News, Editorials, Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, and Sports for grammar, comprehension, and compliance with AP Style.
Skills and Qualifications:
-Knowledge of basic web design (Drupal, Contribute, WordPress, Weebly) and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, Instagram)
-Proficiency in InDesign, InCopy, Adobe Bridge, Photoshop, Audacity, iMovie
-Familiarity with AP and broadcast styles
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)