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    Kelleigh Welch has over 5 years of experience in magazine and newspaper publishing. She graduated from Roger Williams University in 2010 with degrees in journalism and art history. Since then, she has held several editorial roles at NewBay Media in New York, including managing editor of Systems Contractor News and editor of Music Festival Business. She has skills in writing, editing, design, and digital/social media. Prior to NewBay, she was an editor and reporter for GateHouse Media in Massachusetts.

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    Kelleigh Welch has over 5 years of experience in magazine and newspaper publishing. She graduated from Roger Williams University in 2010 with degrees in journalism and art history. Since then, she has held several editorial roles at NewBay Media in New York, including managing editor of Systems Contractor News and editor of Music Festival Business. She has skills in writing, editing, design, and digital/social media. Prior to NewBay, she was an editor and reporter for GateHouse Media in Massachusetts.

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    KELLEIGH WELCH

    20-18 38th St.


    Astoria, NY 11105
    774-364-1038
    kwelch153@gmail.com

    EDUCATION

    Roger Williams University


    Bristol, RI
    Graduated: May 2010
    Cumulative GPA: 3.68
    Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
    Bachelor of Arts in Art
    and Architectural History
    Institute at Palazzo Rucellai
    Florence, Italy
    Study Abroad, Fall 2008
    Concentration: Art and
    Architectural History; Italian
    Language and Culture;
    Fresco Painting

    SKILLS

    Editorial Management;
    Copywriting; Layout Design;
    Feature Writing; Copy Editing;
    News Reporting; Interviewing;
    Magazine Publishing; B2B
    Publishing; Newspaper Writing; Content Management;
    Writing for the Web; Blogging;
    Creative Writing

    TECHNOLOGY

    Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Front Page, and


    Excel; Mac OSX; Adobe
    Programs: Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign;
    QuarkXPress; Final Cut Pro;
    Sound Slides; GN4; Social
    Networks: Facebook, Twitter,
    LinkedIn, Blogs: Wordpress.
    com, Blogger.com; Adaptable
    to various CMS systems

    WORK EXPERIENCE
    NewBay Media
    New York, NY
    Managing Editor, Systems Contractor News
    January 2015- Present
    Manage workflow of monthly print magazine, including planning layout, assigning freelance assignments, editing and formatting all articles and
    collaborating with the art department.
    Write timely, daily news stories covering the AV industry for website, and
    post stories and blogs to site.
    Maintain a strong social media presence for the magazine.
    Write original and timely features for print and online.
    Assist head editor with editorial calendar, creating story topics on the latest
    news, trends and technologies in the AV industry.
    Maintain a strong relationship with sources within the AV industry and attend annual AV conventions.
    Assist InfoComm, and AV industry organization with daily print newsletter
    at annual convention and trade show.
    Editor, Music Festival Business
    April 2013- Present
    Managed web content and created monthly online newsletter, writing articles to maintain online presence.
    Planned and created original content for quarterly magazine to keep readers informed about the music festival industry.
    Managed the editorial process for the magazine, assigning stories to freelancers and staff, collaborating with art team to create layout, and editing
    articles.
    Assistant Editor, Pro Sound News
    July 2012- December 2014
    Edited print magazine content for accuracy, grammar, spelling
    Wrote original features for print, and daily news articles and blog entries for
    magazines website.
    Maintained relationship with sources within the pro audio industry through
    constant communication, attending annual industry trade shows, and collaboration on articles.
    GateHouse Media New England
    Framingham, MA
    Editor, The Westborough News
    June 2010- July 2012
    Planned and created content for weekly publication including news and
    feature articles, producing five to eight articles a week.
    Designed layout of weekly print edition, edited and formatted articles, and
    proofed pages with pagination department before publication.
    Managed web content for newspapers website, keeping information timely,
    fresh, and updated as news breaks.
    Managed all social network sites, including Facebook and Twitter.
    Reporter, The MetroWest Daily News
    June 2010-July 2012
    Covered breaking news, police and fire news, and town government for
    daily publication.
    Pitched feature ideas for newspaper and produced a strong, well-researched final piece under a tight deadline.

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