Wendy Cole

Experience

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  TIME Magazine

  Jan 1986 - Feb 2007

  • Midwest Correspondent

    Jan 1994 - Feb 2007

  • Reporter

    Jan 1986 - Jan 1994
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  Northwestern University Medill School

  Mar 2007 - Aug 2012

  Adjunct Lecturer
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  National Association of REALTORS®

  Jun 2007 - Jun 2021

  Managed all aspects of a bimonthly print magazine, as well as time-sensitive digital content, to meet the professional needs of 1.5 million REALTORS. Developed content and creative ideas, assigned and edited stories, wrote articles on a wide array of real estate and business-related news and features for REALTORS.

  • Managing Editor/Content Director

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2021

  • Senior Editor

    Jun 2007 - Aug 2011
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  Columbia College Chicago

  Sept 2008 - now

  Adjunct Faculty

  Teach b2b magazine writing

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  Wipfli LLP

  Oct 2021 - now

  Senior Copywriter

  I write and edit compelling and timely thought leadership content (articles and blogs) tied to more than a dozen industries, from financial institutions to tech consulting in support of Wipfl's accounting and advisory services offerings.I conduct interviews with subject-matter experts in the process of translating complex and technical business topics into sharp, insightful narratives and case studies. In addition, I craft strategic web, email and social media content for all aspects of mullti-channel marketing campaigns, including the firm's major nonprofit conference for human services providers.I collaborate with content strategy team and marketing leaders to promote client education and convert prospects. Show less