Work History


Freelance copy editor and proofreader, 1990 to present.
International Data Group (San Francisco, 1993 to 1997), copy editor, PC World (1993 to 1995), Macworld (1995 to 1997). Edited articles from manuscript to matchprint for style, consistency, and clarity. Worked with editors to resolve queries and clarify text. Tracked articles through editorial and production process.
Theatre Bay Area, ad program manager and copy editor (San Francisco, 1991 to 1993). Managed and pasted up subsidized theater ad pages for local newspapers. Copy-edited, researched, and fact-checked Callboard magazine, Management Memo, and Theatre Directory of the Bay Area.

New York Times Magazine Company (New York, 1988 to 1989), assistant production editor, Family Circle. Coordinated work of art, editorial, and production departments. Managed copy flow through editorial and production processes; edited copy.
Ms. Magazine, assistant copy editor (New York, 1987 to 1988). Managed copy flow and edited copy. Coordinated work of art, editorial, and production departments. Coded copy for typesetter and communicated with New Jersey printer.

The Boston Herald (Boston, 1987), editorial assistant. Wrote arts features and managed daily arts listings. Handled phones for city desk and arts.

Other experience: Reporter (summer 1986) for Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, a nonprofit organization; researched and wrote MRC Exchange newsletter. Reporter and administrative assistant (1984 to 1987) for Radcliffe Office of Public Information; wrote for alumnae publications, Radcliffe Quarterly and Second Century.