Resume

CARLI VELOCCI | JOURNALIST, WEB EDITOR, AND SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST

Phone Number Available Upon Request | Velocci.c@gmail.com

Geek.com | Remote
Entertainment Writer | September 2016 – Present

Gizmodo/io9 | Remote
Weekend Editor | May 2016 – September 2016

Researched and wrote stories for the Gizmodo and io9 blogs on the subjects of science, technology, and pop culture.
Curated social media posts on Twitter and Facebook
Edited and fact-checked articles from other writers for grammar and spelling.
Moderated comments sections

Polygon, Vice, Paste Magazine and Others | Various Locations
Freelance Writer | February 2013 – Present

Wrote reviews, news, and features including interviews, editorials, etc for online.
Formatted articles for the web with HTML and CSS in CMS.

The Boston Globe | Boston, MA
Content Producer | December 2014 – June 2016

Formatted and posted stories in current events, entertainment and lifestyle, sports, and more on BostonGlobe.com.
Wrote web teases and headlines to maximize audience engagement.
Managed social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and more by posting latest updates and expanding reach.
Wrote up original content as needed.

WHDH-TV | Boston, MA
Web Producer | December 2013 – December 2014

Wrote and posted local, national, and world news on WHDH.com and applications through the WorldNow CMS.
Helped with breaking news by pushing notifications, communicating with executive producers, and quickly writing up stories.
Managed social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Google Plus by posting latest updates and expanding engagement.
Recorded on-air broadcasts and edited video for the web.
Created website pages and edited utilities in CMS with HTML and CSS.

Reviewed.com | Boston, MA
Staff Writer | March 2013 – October 2013

Managed the recently launched Deals Blog, which highlights the best electronics sales.
Searched the Internet for the best deals on electronics and accessories and composed daily blog posts and features.
Inserted relevant affiliate links and coordinated with the VP of business development to maximize efficiency.
Entered and formatted articles in the CMS for the website.

DigBoston | Boston, MA
Contributor and Web Assistant| May 2012 – Present

Assisted the Web Editor in uploading articles and features into WordPress for DigBoston.com.
Formatted articles for the web using HTML, CSS, and Javascript widgets.
Managed the newspaper’s Twitter and Facebook accounts, updating them with relevant content.
Wrote original articles for the site and newspaper pertaining to technology, news, video games, and humor.
Filled in for Web Editor when necessary.

Boston Globe | Boston, MA
Editorial Assistant Intern | January 2011 – June 2011

Assisted the senior producer of the Business, Technology, and Personal Finance sections with the following duties.
Updated the website with new articles and content using a content management system.
Composed teases and headlines for stories.
Created original content including photo galleries, user polls, chats, and other pages for article packages.
Took and edited photographs for original galleries and wrote up copy.

Fox 25 News | Dedham, MA
Web Design and Production Intern | January 2010 – June 2010

Updated station’s website with AP wire stories using content management system.
Compiled and updated local stories based on reporter information and other news websites.
Edited video and photographs for website using Photoshop and Avid.
Updated site layout with HTML and CSS under supervision of the senior web producer.
Monitored chats, message boards, and social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Filled in at assignment desk when necessary listening to police radios and taking phone calls.

EDUCATION:

Northeastern University | Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts in English with Honors | September 2008 – December 2012

Minors in Journalism and Cinema Studies
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Honors Program
Relevant Classes Taken: Journalism 1, 2, and 3; Video Basics; Journalism Ethics; Film Theory

SPECIAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS:

Carli Velocci