Colleen Ferguson
131 Rizzi Dr., Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 396-9773 | cnfergu@gmail.com
Profile
A recent graduate, Colleen is seeking full-time, part-time or freelance employment in writing, reporting, copy editing or multimedia.EXPERIENCE
WHIRL Publishing in Pittsburgh, PA (June 2011 – January 2012)
- Intern and contributing writer: Wrote feature-length stories for the print publications of WHIRL Magazine, Edible Allegheny, WHIRL @ Home and WHIRL Wedding Guide; fact checked, copy edited and assisted editors in field work; sold advertisement for special print issues; contributed writing for blogs; updated social media with new and relevant content for followers.
Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA (August 2008 - April 2012)
- Apprentice for independent student-run newspaper The Globe- Editor-in-Chief (January 2011 – April 2011) - Managed editors and writers, conducted final edits on stories and layout, managed advertising and business aspects of paper
- Features Editor (January 2010 – April 2010) - Pitched story ideas to writers, advised writers, copy edited stories, designed Features section layout each week
- Online Editor and Social Media Coordinator (August 2011 – April 2012) – Managed online content, including text, image and multimedia elements, as well as frequently updated social media platforms
