Samantha Shelton: Managing editor in Baltimore, MD
Samantha Shelton
Managing editor
Baltimore | United States
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NewMarket Health, an Agora company
Managing editor | 02/2019 - Current
Report and research in-depth stories for flagship health publication, a monthly newsletter with more than 200,000 paid subscribers
Execute editorial calendar and approve all sends to an eletter list with more than 50,000 subscribers
Write and develop daily eletter content for health-conscious senior audience seeking alternative remedies
Craft editorial strategy and ensure that stories maintain a strong voice and consistent tone for all publications
NewMarket Health, an Agora company
Assistant editor & proofreader | 06/2017 - 02/2019
Copy edited articles for four twice-daily eletters and three monthly newsletters, reaching 500,000+ total subscribers
Communicated extensively with editors, designers, and freelance writers to review proofs, correct mistakes in print layout/design
Worked with marketers and copywriters to finalize advertisement language and ensure proper messaging, grammar across books and reports
Organized and scheduled twice-weekly eletter content to an email list of 40,000+ engaged subscribers
The Towerlight, independent newspaper at Towson University
Senior editor | 09/2013 - 05/2017
Wrote, reported and fact-checked local stories for weekly print and daily digital publication
Edited staff-reported stories for clarity, brevity and AP Style
Designed pages for print newspaper using Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign and Photoshop
Regularly communicated with university, community officials to identify stories and build constructive relationships
Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore City Paper
Editorial intern | 08/2016 - 02/2017
Wrote, reported and edited stories for City Paper print editions, online blog
Pitched unique story ideas and worked alongside staff writers throughout editorial process, including publication
Collaborated with fellow interns on supplementary projects, including fact-checking and reporting