Victoria Garcia
Senior Associate Editor at 20/20 Magazine at Jobson Medical Information- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Jobson Medical Information
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Associate Editor at 20/20 Magazine
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May 2017 - Present
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Associate Editor at 20/20 Magazine
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Aug 2014 - May 2017
• Write and edit features about industry news, new collaborations, collections and trends for the optical industry’s leading monthly trade publication focusing on the latest eyewear fashion and technology that reaches over 50,000 subscribers• Research, write and/or assign at least seven stories per issue covering eyewear trends, celebrity/pop culture news and fashion shows for the Upfront FOB section• Interview celebrities and stylists such as Gwen Stefani, Kate Young and Jonathan Adler for features stories about new eyewear collections• Manage all social media content for various platforms and grew the magazine’s Instagram and Twitter audiences by 35 percent• Assist with styling and production of monthly photo shoots • Oversee training and management of junior staff and interns• Manage production of quarterly editorial supplements by coordinating with art department, photographers and contributors• Serve as representative for industry events and international/national eyewear tradeshows• Manage the fashion closet and its inventory consisting of more than 500 pieces of eyewear and accessories Show less
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Assistant Editor at 20/20 Magazine
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
• Support editors with administrative tasks and assist on photo shoots • Research, write and edit press releases and feature stories• Organize fashion closet product call-ins and returns• Create and schedule social media posts on several different platforms
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Wenner Media
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Us Weekly Editorial Intern
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
• Researched and recorded celebrity social media postings and sightings • Compiled research files via archives and online sources on celebrity profiles and past features for upcoming stories • Researched and recorded celebrity social media postings and sightings • Compiled research files via archives and online sources on celebrity profiles and past features for upcoming stories
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emcBlue.com
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New Jersey
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Pop Culture & Fashion Writer
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
• Wrote articles three times a week for pop culture, music and celebrity blog while using social media to improve engagement with readers • Wrote articles three times a week for pop culture, music and celebrity blog while using social media to improve engagement with readers
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Condé Nast
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United States
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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SELF Magazine- Fashion Intern
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Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
• Kept an accurate inventory of fashion closet consisting of more than 1,000 pieces of clothing, shoes and accessories • Assisted the fashion team by returning items • Helped editors and directors with planning for photo shoots • Kept an accurate inventory of fashion closet consisting of more than 1,000 pieces of clothing, shoes and accessories • Assisted the fashion team by returning items • Helped editors and directors with planning for photo shoots
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Dual Show
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Online Audio and Video Media
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Lifestyle & Beauty Intern
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
• Wrote weekly lifestyle pieces and articles about upcoming beauty products and ambassadors • Wrote weekly lifestyle pieces and articles about upcoming beauty products and ambassadors
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Ology Media Inc.
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Greater New York City Area
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Celebrity Editorial Intern
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
• Wrote daily news articles about trending topics and promoted them via social media • Brainstormed ideas for unique editorial features • Transcribed and conducted interviews • Wrote daily news articles about trending topics and promoted them via social media • Brainstormed ideas for unique editorial features • Transcribed and conducted interviews
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Education
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Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Print Journalism -
Glen Cove High School