I'm an experienced newspaper-based editor who specializes in a variety of writing styles and forms. I have experience in the video game industry, pop culture, technology, arts, review writing and news.
Editing Rates
Rate Per Page
US $5.60
Rate Per Word
US $0.02
Rate Per Hour
US $28.00
NOTE: these rates are not set in stone and are only an average for this editor. The actual rate applicable to your document will depend on the depth of the edit, the quality of the writing, the topic matter, the proximity of the deadline, the length of the document and several other factors.
I've been a professional newspaper editor and writer for nearly a decade, starting at the copy desk level in the trenches of hard editing and headline writing. I managed to get my first action on the journalism battlefield via my Dow Jones Newspaper Fund editing internship, one of the more selective internships in the newspaper business. I went from editing on the desk to getting an open spot in features, where I wrote about everything from independent pro wrestling to religion in video games. I'm now an assistant city editor at The Sun newspaper in San Bernardino, helping to direct coverage and run the metro desk.
In addition to the standard grammar, spelling and punctuation, I'm well-versed in working with varied styles of writing, whether it's technical writing, a story about a kidnapping or a review pontificating on the impact of "Super Mario Bros." on society.
I also have experience in other forms of media, especially online. I have done podcasting work and maintain a video game blog for our newspapers, and I have also contributed as a co-host for a video game-focused talk show (All Games Interactive) before it went on hiatus last year.
As an aside, I have a wide range of personal interests, which I believe adds to my diversity as an editor: Movies, hip-hop music, martial arts (including MMA), books, medicine and of course, video games.
Working in the newspaper industry, especially as an editor, requires me to be adept at managing people as well as projects. I am a no-frills editor whose chief concern is making sure the cleanest and best work is presented, in addition to helping writers grow and maximize their talents.
Education degree
BS
Major specialization
Journalism
Second specialization
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Assistant City Editor, The Sun newspaper (San Bernardino)
Editing Experience in Years: 9
The Sun - San Bernardino, Calif.
- Help supervise a team of 12 reporters covering crime, social trends, education, politics
and the cities within San Bernardino County, often taking role of city editor when needed.
- Assist in planning and developing daily and weekend story lineups.
- Plan A1 and A3 display centerpieces, working with photo department and design desk to ensure best possible presentation.
- Continue to write columns for Inland Living magazine and features section.
- Manage and maintain "Tech-Out" gaming blog, one of the first blogs of the Los Angeles Newspaper Group.
Features Writer -- Los Angeles Newspaper Group (Los Angeles Daily News, Long Beach Press-Telegram, The Sun, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News)
- Wrote about local arts, entertainment and people for Daily Bulletin and Sun features sections, as well as Inland Living magazine. Write columns about the electronic entertainment industry
and video game culture, including reviews of video games and related products.
- When needed, also assumed duties of features editor. Also assisted metro desk with editing.
- Wrote A1 enterprise and daily stories on a variety of topics, including video games, technology and pop culture.
The Sun - San Bernardino, Calif.
- Wrote headlines, edited metro and wire stories and proofed pages for the news sections of the paper.
Erie Times-News - Erie, Pa.
- Wrote weekly reviews of video games and columns regarding the electronic entertainment industry.
Erie Times-News - Erie, Pa.
- Worked for the features department editing stories and writing headlines.
- Responsible for laying out and editing weekly Faith section.
Newsday - Melville, N.Y.
- Worked on the features desk writing headlines and editing copy for the Part 2, Part 3 and regional sections.
Scored 93% on editing test.
Test score 100% .
Test score 70% to 84%. 
Test score less than 70%.