Brianna K.

McKinley

bmck@bu.edu • (603) 630-3947

Education Boston University, Boston, MA

Master of Science in Journalism, expected graduation 2019

Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, VT

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, summa cum laude, 2016
GPA: 3.92

Advanced Studies in England, Bath, United Kingdom

Study Abroad Program, Spring 2015

Professional Production Editor – Sheridan Journal Services, Waterbury, VT. 2016–2018

Experience Corresponded with authors to resolve editorial and content queries and reviewed and
finalized copyedited medical and scientific articles per journal style specifications;
managed entire production schedule, tracked incoming advertising materials, and
compiled and released issues for print and online publication.

Editorial Intern – Vermont Sports Magazine, Middlebury, VT. Fall 2015

Controlled posts on a variety of social media sites and worked with the magazine
team to edit digital content for the magazine’s sister publication, Vermont Ski and
Ride Magazine. Researched and wrote original content, interviewed sources, and
edited articles for publication.

Staff Writer – The Defender, Colchester, VT. Spring 2016

Reported and wrote for the features section of the award-winning Saint Michael’s
College newspaper.

Honors Member of Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society

Member of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society
Dean’s List 2012–2018
All Academic Intercollegiate Ski Team Award 2013–2016

Leadership Captain, NCAA Division I Nordic Ski and Division II Cross-Country Teams
Experience Mentor, Saint Michael’s College Honors Program
Vice President, Saint Michael’s College for the Democratic Republic of Congo Club
Co-organizer, Annual 5k Run for Congo

Other Skills Wordpress; Adobe Creative Suite; basic photography, videography, and audio gathering
and editing skills; Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel