Jackie Dell
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Credentials
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Marketing: Copywriting for Social Media
LinkedInMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Social Media Marketing: Strategy and Optimization
LinkedInMar, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Daily Hive
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Canada
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Internet News
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Copy Editor
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Jan 2022 - Present
- Supervise a team of copy editors, managing deadlines, training, and development- Copy edit and publish content across a range of topics (including news, tech, business, sports, real estate, and lifestyle), correcting grammar, syntax, punctuation, tone, and formatting errors- Work with writers to strengthen their storytelling and reporting skills and adhere to the editorial style guide- Identify editorial inefficiencies and quickly develop solutions to challenges- Create engaging, SEO-friendly headlines- Assist in editorial onboarding- Manage the visual presentation of the landing page, including cover images, headlines, excerpts, and featured stories- Manage the publication of specialized content on Apple News- Collaborate with the managing editor, editor-in-chief, and city editor to align on editorial integrity, impactful reporting, and brand awareness- Designed in-house style guide and continue to evolve conscious language guidelines- Work with the product team to roll out CMS plugins and updates to staff writers- Member of Daily Hive's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity committee
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Copy Editor
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Oct 2019 - Jan 2022
- Meticulously copy edit articles based on modified CP style- Proofread, fact-check, and adjust articles for format, context, visual integrity, and latest editorial guidelines- Prioritize content for publishing in a fast-paced environment- Review previously published material and edit to align with current style conventions- Edit and write headlines for SEO and social media- Assist in editorial onboarding- Provide constructive feedback to reporters and managers- Assist in sourcing images for use in articles- Created an in-house style guide containing various editorial principles, practices, and guidelines- Member of Daily Hive's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity committee
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SheDoesTheCity.com
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Editor
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Jan 2015 - Oct 2019
- Copy edited content across a range of topics (including events, lifestyle, food & beverage, and op-eds) with a special focus on grammar, structure, and syntax - Ensured all projects were completed in a timely manner and adhered to the brand’s voice and tone - Offered stylistic consultation to contributing writers and staff writers - Collaborated with editor-in-chief, marketing manager, and senior editor to refine the editorial vision - Managed Twitter and Instagram feeds and enhanced social media strategy Shedoesthecity.com was voted Readers' Choice Best Blog in Toronto by NOW Magazine in 2009, 2010, 2016, and 2017
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Copy Editor
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Apr 2019 - May 2019
Edited "In Other News," a manuscript written by Dale Robbins, with a special focus on grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, consistency and sentence structure. Edited "In Other News," a manuscript written by Dale Robbins, with a special focus on grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, consistency and sentence structure.
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KTC
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United States
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Marketing and Advertising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copy Editor
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Nov 2018 - Jan 2019
Reviewed and copy edited KTC's communications, including project abstracts, PPT presentations, website copy, and LinkedIn profiles. Reviewed and copy edited KTC's communications, including project abstracts, PPT presentations, website copy, and LinkedIn profiles.
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Greybrook Realty Partners
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Canada
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Capital Markets
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copy Editor
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
- Copy edited Greybrook Realty Partners' second annual lifestyle magazine - Communicated with project lead to provide constructive feedback - Edited featured articles for grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, and flow, and ensured all articles adhered to appropriate word count and style guidelines - Copy edited Greybrook Realty Partners' second annual lifestyle magazine - Communicated with project lead to provide constructive feedback - Edited featured articles for grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, and flow, and ensured all articles adhered to appropriate word count and style guidelines
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Greybrook Realty Partners
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Canada
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Capital Markets
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copy Editor
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
- Copy edited Greybrook Realty Partners' inaugural lifestyle magazine - Communicated with project lead to provide constructive feedback - Edited featured articles for grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, and flow, and ensured all articles adhered to appropriate word count and style guidelines - Copy edited Greybrook Realty Partners' inaugural lifestyle magazine - Communicated with project lead to provide constructive feedback - Edited featured articles for grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, and flow, and ensured all articles adhered to appropriate word count and style guidelines
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Clarity Content Services
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Developmental Editor
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
I provided structural and stylistic editing/consulting for an educational textbook produced by Crabtree Publishing Company. I provided assistance during the book's developmental life cycle: editing the manuscript, producing image specs, selecting images, vetting the copy editor's markup, and reviewing a series of layout passes. I provided structural and stylistic editing/consulting for an educational textbook produced by Crabtree Publishing Company. I provided assistance during the book's developmental life cycle: editing the manuscript, producing image specs, selecting images, vetting the copy editor's markup, and reviewing a series of layout passes.
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AXiOM Reference Checking
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interviewer/Report Writer
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
- Conducted reference checks for employers seeking potential candidates - Followed question-and-answer report (customized to the hiring company's requirements and available position) to verify the candidate's employment history and assess their quality of work - Transcribed interviews to generate written reports for hiring companies - Conducted reference checks for employers seeking potential candidates - Followed question-and-answer report (customized to the hiring company's requirements and available position) to verify the candidate's employment history and assess their quality of work - Transcribed interviews to generate written reports for hiring companies
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Elections Ontario
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Canada
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Central Poll Supervisor
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May 2011 - May 2011
- Managed seven polling stations located in the Scarborough-Guildwood District - Supervised electors, deputy returning officers, registration officers, information officers and poll clerks during voting hours - Supervised and recorded poll counts - Managed seven polling stations located in the Scarborough-Guildwood District - Supervised electors, deputy returning officers, registration officers, information officers and poll clerks during voting hours - Supervised and recorded poll counts
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Education
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2007 - 2011
Western University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
2013 - 2015
George Brown College
Certificate
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