Carolyn Copeland

News Editor at Prism
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(386) 825-5501
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San Francisco, California, United States, US

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Sakshi Udavant (Luna)

I have been working as a writer with Carolyn for over a year and found her to be one of the most reliable editors to work for. She has great attention to detail and offers thorough feedback to help me become a better writer. She’s receptive to ideas and reaches out with assignments that perfectly match my interests and expertise. Carolyn is understanding, patient, and responds in a timely manner to make writers feel comfortable reaching out with any questions. She builds a great relationship with her writers so we prioritize her publication when we have new stories. She’s everything you could ask for in an editor and I (and many other writers I know) highly recommend working with her!

Jamie Scheinrock

Carolyn was recommended to me by my brother. I have never been good at writing resumes. They seem so simple yet they are not. I have my resume to Carolyn to look over. Thank goodness I did. She made some suggestions that made my resume stand out. After she edited my resume and looked it over, it looked and sounded so much better than before. I cannot thank Carolyn enough for all of her help. She is great at getting back to you and checking your work. I would recommend Carolyn to anyone who is struggling with their resume or even has a question or two. She’s your go to person.

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Credentials

  • Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing
    The Poynter Institute
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • News Editor
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      Responsible for commissioning and editing news pieces. I supervise the senior news reporter and oversee the news freelance program. I set publication dates in our editorial calendar and offer assistance to any news reporters who need help or additional resources.

    • Copy Editor & Staff Reporter
      • Sep 2019 - Aug 2021

      Successfully performed two roles simultaneously on the editorial team. I copy edited all reported stories, found photos for each story, and posted them to the Prism website. As a reporter, I reported on racial justice issues. My first education series on racial inequity in the public education system successfully secured additional funding for a second series. Many of my news stories performed well on the website, and one of them performed so well, it became the third available link when searching that topic on Google. Show less

    • United States
    • Writing and Editing
    • Owner
      • Jun 2017 - Present

      I own a side business where I offer writing, editing, and media consulting to other media professionals, students and businesses. In addition, I write web content, press releases, blog posts and edit college admissions essays. I also assist clients with podcast production and do media outreach. I own a side business where I offer writing, editing, and media consulting to other media professionals, students and businesses. In addition, I write web content, press releases, blog posts and edit college admissions essays. I also assist clients with podcast production and do media outreach.

    • Information Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Traffic Producer
      • Sep 2015 - Present

      I monitor traffic accidents and road closures for several Northern California markets. This is a part-time position and I work there remotely between 5-10 hours each week. This information is used for GPS systems and helps with writing scripts for traffic reporters. I’m also tasked with creating and distributing a weekly list of all the major events taking place around the Bay Area. I monitor traffic accidents and road closures for several Northern California markets. This is a part-time position and I work there remotely between 5-10 hours each week. This information is used for GPS systems and helps with writing scripts for traffic reporters. I’m also tasked with creating and distributing a weekly list of all the major events taking place around the Bay Area.

    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Talk Show Producer
      • Apr 2016 - Sep 2019

      I managed the day-to-day production of the Pat Thurston Show, the Ethan Bearman Show, and Ronn Owens Report. Was promoted to produce news talk shows after the news department was reduced. I was responsible for booking guests, including countless high-profile politicians and celebrities. Daily tasks included booking guests, screening listener calls, finding show topics, editing the podcast, prepping the show host for their interviews, and doing background research on guests and news stories. I supervised a team of highly-skilled interns in order to execute both day- to-day operations and long-term projects. I also proactively maintained meaningful relationships with publicists, managers, and agents. In 2017, I also co-created and produced our station's hit web series, "In Their Shoes." Show less

    • News Writer & News Producer
      • May 2013 - Apr 2016

      Wrote news stories and produced the weekend morning news program and weekday evening newscast. Managed a team of reporters and sent them out to cover breaking news. Assisted with coverage for major events including the Asiana Airlines crash, the 2012 BART strike, and local and state elections.

    • Account Manager
      • Dec 2018 - Jul 2019

      I managed clients and arranged interviews for them to be interviewed on a certain number of podcasts each month. I research, pitch and schedule these interviews. I also worked with a remote team of clients and managers. I managed clients and arranged interviews for them to be interviewed on a certain number of podcasts each month. I research, pitch and schedule these interviews. I also worked with a remote team of clients and managers.

  • ABC7 News (KGO-TV)
    • San Francisco
    • News Writer
      • Jan 2014 - Apr 2016

      Wrote primarily for the ABC7 News morning show. Wrote dozens of news stories each day, collaborated with reporters and edited video. Assisted with coverage for Bay Area championship wins, including the SF Giants and Golden State Warriors. Wrote primarily for the ABC7 News morning show. Wrote dozens of news stories each day, collaborated with reporters and edited video. Assisted with coverage for Bay Area championship wins, including the SF Giants and Golden State Warriors.

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Contributing Writer
      • May 2012 - Nov 2012

      Researched and wrote daily stories for the crime section of the newspaper. Several of those articles appeared on the front page. I also covered breaking news, attended court proceedings and press conferences, pitched story ideas and assisted editors with research and fact-checking. Researched and wrote daily stories for the crime section of the newspaper. Several of those articles appeared on the front page. I also covered breaking news, attended court proceedings and press conferences, pitched story ideas and assisted editors with research and fact-checking.

  • Golden Gate XPress
    • San Francisco, CA
    • Staff Writer
      • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

      Wrote for the campus section of the newspaper. Interviewed university administrators, pitched topic ideas and covered events taking place on campus. I also covered breaking news. Wrote for the campus section of the newspaper. Interviewed university administrators, pitched topic ideas and covered events taking place on campus. I also covered breaking news.

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Contributing Writer
      • May 2011 - Aug 2011

      I primarily wrote feature articles and obituaries. Several features and profiles appeared on the cover of the Insight section. I also covered some breaking news stories. I primarily wrote feature articles and obituaries. Several features and profiles appeared on the cover of the Insight section. I also covered some breaking news stories.

  • San Leandro Patch
    • San Leandro, CA
    • Contributing Writer
      • Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

      Pitched story ideas, attended press conferences and wrote news stories about the happenings around San Leandro. Pitched story ideas, attended press conferences and wrote news stories about the happenings around San Leandro.

    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Contributing Writer
      • May 2010 - Aug 2010

      Wrote features and news stories about events around Silicon Valley. Conducted interviews and helped reporters gather information for their articles. Wrote features and news stories about events around Silicon Valley. Conducted interviews and helped reporters gather information for their articles.

Education

  • San Francisco State University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Print & Online Journalism, Minor in Philosophy
    2009 - 2013
  • Moreau Catholic High School
    General Education
    2005 - 2009

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