Heather Thompson
· Experienced in writing feature and news articles, short stories – both fiction and non, essays, editorial pieces and social media posts.
· Well versed in copy editing, transcription/editing of interviews and proofreading, most recently as copy editor of the university newspaper.
· Strong command of the English language; familiarity with many writing styles including MLA and AP; technical skill concerning grammar and organization of writings.
· Competent researcher, interviewer, and writer.
· Well versed in copy editing, transcription/editing of interviews and proofreading, most recently as copy editor of the university newspaper.
· Strong command of the English language; familiarity with many writing styles including MLA and AP; technical skill concerning grammar and organization of writings.
· Competent researcher, interviewer, and writer.
Education
B.A., English Writing (Spanish and Education minor)
May 2014, Belmont University, Nashville
3.81 GPA, Magna Cum Laude, Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society), Alpha Chi (School-wide Honor Society), Belmont Vision Staff Writer, Belmont Literary Journal Staff Member
B.A., English Writing (Spanish and Education minor)
May 2014, Belmont University, Nashville
3.81 GPA, Magna Cum Laude, Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society), Alpha Chi (School-wide Honor Society), Belmont Vision Staff Writer, Belmont Literary Journal Staff Member
Experience
Content Writer–PlayBuzz, Nashville, TN (5/16 - present)
· Wrote multimedia pieces for website and publishing partners
· Developed styles and formats for articles
· Curated and provided content for an event-based calendar
· Scheduled pieces and managed freelancers
Editorial Assistant–Parade Magazine, Nashville, TN (12/14 - 5/16)
· Translated all print copy to web each week
· Wrote articles for both web and print on various pop culture topics
· Created and utilized systems for various office tasks (invoicing, filing, etc.)
· Conducted interviews and transcribed for coworkers
Intern–Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville, TN (6/14 - 11/14)
· Composed pieces for the Spotlight online magazine each month
· Aided with day-to-day PR responsibilities, including clerical work
· Worked various press day events with performers for visiting musicals
· Conducted interviews and wrote summaries for coverage of upcoming performances
Copy Editor – Belmont Vision, Nashville, TN (8/11 - 5/14)
· Wrote articles including news pieces, features and editorial columns for both online and print use.
· Edited articles from all categories of the paper.
· Formatted pieces for online content to fit website.
· Attended annual journalism conference, competed in various tasks and placed second in copy editing competition.
Editorial Intern – American Songwriter Magazine, Nashville, TN (8/12 - 4/13)
· Wrote and formatted articles for magazine use and online content.
· Became fluent in social media for business use.
· Worked in WordPress to format content.
· Conducted interviews via phone and email.
Staff Member/Editor – Belmont Literary Journal, Nashville, TN (1/14 - 5/14)
· Read and judged submissions in fiction and nonfiction sections.
· Discussed in group about submissions and selected pieces to use.
· Created both a print and online journal with a team and class.
Office Assistant – Belmont University, Nashville, TN (8/12 - 5/14)
· Formatted official documents and worked on meeting minute sheets.
· Completed administrative tasks such as filing, errands and research.
· Researched and compiled information into spreadsheets.
Content Writer–PlayBuzz, Nashville, TN (5/16 - present)
· Wrote multimedia pieces for website and publishing partners
· Developed styles and formats for articles
· Curated and provided content for an event-based calendar
· Scheduled pieces and managed freelancers
Editorial Assistant–Parade Magazine, Nashville, TN (12/14 - 5/16)
· Translated all print copy to web each week
· Wrote articles for both web and print on various pop culture topics
· Created and utilized systems for various office tasks (invoicing, filing, etc.)
· Conducted interviews and transcribed for coworkers
Intern–Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville, TN (6/14 - 11/14)
· Composed pieces for the Spotlight online magazine each month
· Aided with day-to-day PR responsibilities, including clerical work
· Worked various press day events with performers for visiting musicals
· Conducted interviews and wrote summaries for coverage of upcoming performances
Copy Editor – Belmont Vision, Nashville, TN (8/11 - 5/14)
· Wrote articles including news pieces, features and editorial columns for both online and print use.
· Edited articles from all categories of the paper.
· Formatted pieces for online content to fit website.
· Attended annual journalism conference, competed in various tasks and placed second in copy editing competition.
Editorial Intern – American Songwriter Magazine, Nashville, TN (8/12 - 4/13)
· Wrote and formatted articles for magazine use and online content.
· Became fluent in social media for business use.
· Worked in WordPress to format content.
· Conducted interviews via phone and email.
Staff Member/Editor – Belmont Literary Journal, Nashville, TN (1/14 - 5/14)
· Read and judged submissions in fiction and nonfiction sections.
· Discussed in group about submissions and selected pieces to use.
· Created both a print and online journal with a team and class.
Office Assistant – Belmont University, Nashville, TN (8/12 - 5/14)
· Formatted official documents and worked on meeting minute sheets.
· Completed administrative tasks such as filing, errands and research.
· Researched and compiled information into spreadsheets.