Amanda Umpierrez
Managing Editor at 401(k) Specialist Magazine- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
-
English -
-
Spanish -
Topline Score
Bio
Experience
-
401(k) Specialist Magazine
-
United States
-
Book and Periodical Publishing
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Managing Editor
-
Nov 2022 - Present
-
-
-
KCD PR
-
United States
-
Public Relations and Communications Services
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Associate
-
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
-
-
-
-
Finance Writer and Editor
-
Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
-
-
-
Cheddar News
-
United States
-
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
-
100 - 200 Employee
-
Need2Know Freelance Newsletter Writer
-
Dec 2021 - Feb 2022
-
-
-
ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services
-
United States
-
Financial Services
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Associate Editor, PLANSPONSOR and PLANADVISER
-
Feb 2020 - Oct 2021
-
-
-
PLANSPONSOR and PLANADVISER
-
New York
-
Editorial Assistant
-
Jul 2016 - Feb 2020
• Utilized Adobe InCopy and Adobe InDesign for production of both print issues on a weekly basis • Engaged with editorial, development and design teams to copy edit and produce content • Created e-newsletters for 68,000+ subscribers on upcoming events and everyday coverage • Supported editor-in-chief with administrative tasks, from organizing conferences, launching renewal programs and managing press representative contacts • Researched, reported and wrote day-to-day coverage for online media and print magazines Show less
-
-
-
Wenner Media
-
Book and Periodical Publishing
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Editorial Intern at Men's Journal Magazine
-
Jan 2016 - May 2016
• Ensured accuracy and ethical journalism was applied when copy editing, fact-checking and reviewing online material • Utilized LexisNexis, EBSCO and The New York Times research outlets to gather details for editors • Built news pieces and online features with content management systems • Produced human-interest pieces for magazine website • Ensured accuracy and ethical journalism was applied when copy editing, fact-checking and reviewing online material • Utilized LexisNexis, EBSCO and The New York Times research outlets to gather details for editors • Built news pieces and online features with content management systems • Produced human-interest pieces for magazine website
-
-
-
St. John's University
-
United States
-
Higher Education
-
700 & Above Employee
-
News Editor
-
Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
• Connected with editorial team in formatting, producing and closing out 16-to-20-page weekly issues • Applied Adobe InDesign to create the news section and overall layout of each publication • Circulated 1,000 copies weekly for the St. John’s student body and surrounding community• Investigated and fact-checked stories relating to St. John’s, including University finances, social issues and school culture
-
-
Assistant News Editor
-
Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
• Enforced Associated Press style usage, accuracy and veracity when copy editing content • Analyzed University documentation and official statements to verify news coverage• Developed and pitched story ideas on a local, national and international spectrum • Employed Photoshop when editing and formatting images for online and print production
-
-
Education
-
St. John's University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism / Government and Politics