Experience
Associate Editor, Richmond magazine (2024-present)
Copy-edited article text, page layouts, and advertorial content, including grammatical and stylistic corrections, fact-checking, and developmental suggestions in adherence with AP Style.
Copy-edited client advertorial content in Richmond magazine, R•Home, and Richmond Bride.
Managed short- and long-term client projects, including planning content and themes; assigning articles; editing copy; managing project budgets; and collaborating with the art department.
Wrote various articles and columns for Richmond magazine, including conducting interviews and revising copy based on section editor feedback.
Freelance Writer, WatchMojo (2024-2026)
Researched entertainment and pop culture topics including but not limited to TV shows, movies, cartoons, and animated films, and conducted thorough fact-checking of all sources.
Wrote “Top 10”-style YouTube scripts in adherence with WatchMojo style rules and incorporated all feedback or corrections from supervisors and editors
Managed time to complete complex deliverables on strict deadlines in a freelance environment.
Copywriter, UVA Alumni Association (2019-2024)
Wrote, revised, and collaborated on copy for multiple events and solicitation campaigns per year, including emails, social media posts, video scripts, and print content.
Tailored communications to the needs of segmented audiences by maintaining cohesive and engaging narratives and ensuring accuracy of information.
Fact-checked and edited copy for grammar, spelling, AP Style rules, and UVA Alumni Association style guidelines.
sKILLS
Copywriting, Content Writing, and Developmental Editing
Everything from magazine copy and marketing copywriting to resume editing and fiction critiques has resulted in a peer or coworker and I learning from each other and making something better.
Copy Editing and Proofreading
Proficient in crafting compelling content across various platforms, including social media, blogs, and email campaigns, to engage audiences and drive brand storytelling.
Research and Interviewing
I’ve spent my career managing time and project workflows to deliver drafts that incorporate thorough, precise research, in addition to my experience conducting interviews for marketing purposes and, later, monthly magazine articles.
INTERESTS
Nature and the Environment
Ever since watching Steve Irwin as a kid, I’ve been passionate about learning as much as I can about animals and the natural world.
History, Media, and Pop Culture
I love immersing myself in history and art museums, and I’m also fascinated by the intersections between history, popular culture, and media.
Creative Writing
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, fiction and poetry writing. Stories are everywhere, and I can’t help but dive into them.
Education
Master of Arts in Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication
James Madison University (2014-2016)
Bachelor of Arts in English, Creative Writing certificate
Northern Arizona University (2011-2014)
Kelsey Robinson 