Joanne Jeya
Editorial and Content Management
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Tentang
I recently graduated with my Masters in Literature and Journalism, and my Bachelors is in History and Anthropology. With internship experiences in the New York book publishing industry, I hope to bring my expertise to a content-focused role and develop my skills further.
Pengalaman
Tessler Literary Agency
Literary Agent Intern
● Communicated with high-profile clients to edit content and copy for manuscripts and proposals of various genres, including nonfiction, literary, and commercial fiction, leading to 2 successful book publication deals.
● Conducted online research to evaluate the marketability and target audience of 3 fiction manuscripts through comparative title analysis.
● Collaborated with supervisor and interns virtually to create comprehensive letters for direct author correspondence, providing constructive feedback on narrative drive and plot structure for 11 works.
● Executed meticulous vetting and verification of publishing contracts, ensuring author rights and accuracy of terms and conditions.
Pegasus Books
Editorial Intern
● Authored 20 reader's reports containing book summaries and commentary to gauge the quality and commercial viability of fiction submissions and nonfiction proposals, resulting in the acquisition of a new book.
● Retrieved and aligned metadata between sales portal and book covers to ensure error-free publication.
● Proofread, copyedited, and cold read indexes and book jackets to ensure content and typography adhered to the Chicago Manual of Style and house guidelines.
Narratively
Submissions Reader
● Evaluated 50+ story pitches and submissions to assess alignment with Narratively's mission of uncovering original, diverse, and untold long-form nonfiction narratives while considering their potential appeal to readers.
Caustic Frolic (NYU Interdisciplinary Journal)
Nonfiction Team Assistant Editor
● Launched the translated works section and developed editing process and guidelines.
● Curated, edited, and proofread content while communicating with contributors throughout the editing process.
Pendidikan
New York University
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Literature, Journalism), CGPA: 3.88
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts in History (Minor in Anthropology), CGPA: 3.96
