CAROLYN
JOURNALIST & EDITOR
CONTACT
978.280.4787
clyn.vallejo@yahoo.com
www.CarolynVallejo.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree In Journalism
Boston University
Focus in Magazine Journalism
Minor in Psychology
Magna cum Laude Honors
2008-2012
CLIPS
Juana Everett: Learning to
Move On
Musician Profile | Performer
Magazine
FIs Forecast Where The B2B
Payments Puck Is Headed
Feature | PYMNTS.com
B2B Finance Chiefs Must
Lead By Example
Video Interview |
PYMNTS.com
VALLEJO
PROFILE
Journalist, editor and polymath with 12+ years' experience
specializing in long-form feature and profile writing within
the finance, economics, music, arts, culture and
entertainment beats. Proven self-starter that built PYMNTS'
B2B property from the ground-up to amass 10,000+ unique
daily views and a global subscriber base.
EXPERIENCE
MANAGING EDITOR
PYMNTS.com | 1.2015 - Present
Promoted after the success of CPI, developed the B2B
Payments Newsletter property from scratch. Spearhead our
editorial direction by coordinating and conducting
interviews with industry innovators resulting in more than
6,000 features written. Lead our SEO and digital-first
multimedia strategy that includes articles, podcasts and
video interviews to deliver expert insights into the B2B
payments and commerce ecosystem to our global audience
of 10,000+ unique daily visitors. Collaborate with our client
team to monetize content, enrich our brand message, and
promote growth. Work closely with our audio/visual team
for cross-platform interviews and event planning.
MANAGING EDITOR
Competition Policy International | 10.2012 - 2.2015
Directed all content, distribution, promotion and social
media for this antitrust news and feature publication that
sits under the same roof as PYMNTS.com. Developed new
columns, initiated an interview podcast series, led website
and newsletter design overhauls, managed events featuring
upper-level federal antitrust executives, and hired and
trained new sales staff. Grew unique daily visitors by 15%
and increased subscriber base by 10%.
 CAROLYN VALLEJO
JOURNALIST & EDITOR

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Performer Magazine | 3.2012 - Present

SKILLS Crafted written content for this digital and physical
magazine including musician profiles and features, album
Writing & Editing
reviews, live concert reviews and concert photography with
Interviews
a voice geared toward technically-trained musicians.
Multimedia
SEO
STAFF WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER
Wordpress
Allston Pudding Music Blog | 12.2011 - 8.2014
Social Media
Contributed artist interviews, op-eds and live concert
Time Management reviews and photos that helped propel this Boston music
Leadership blog into an award-winning platform for local and
Flexible Learner international acts. Allston Pudding won Best Music Blog by
the Boston Phoenix in '11, and Best Music Blog from the
Collaborator
Boston Music Awards in '11, '12 and '14.

REFERENCES OFFICE ASSISTANT

John Gaffney Boston University Journalism Department | 9.2009 - 5.2012
Former Managing Editor Served alongside department chair William McKeen and the
PYMNTS.com rest of Boston University College of Communication's
203.494.8388 esteemed journalism faculty to coordinate events and offer
jgaffney@gmail.com both staff and student program support. Co-led a redesign
and overhaul of our weekly newsletter for faculty, staff and
Chelsea Bergman students, and aided the development, launch and operation
Content Manager of the school's yearly The Power Of Narrative event.
PYMNTS.com
774.200.5331
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
cbergman@pymnts.com
Big Cheese / Vive le Rock Magazines | 2.2011 - 3.2012
Starting as an intern while studying abroad in London as
part of BU's London Internship Program, quickly handed
BEYOND THE demanding written assignments and conducted in-person
WRITING interviews for these music magazines with a circulation of
• Proficient in Spanish 15,000. Developed long-form musician profiles; videography
• Member of Delta Gamma packages; and album, live concert, demo album, book and
video reviews. Requested by Editor Eugene Butcher to
Fraternity, Zeta Zeta Chapter
continue contributions beyond the completion of my
• Dual citizen of Colombia
internship.
and US