Sage Kiernan-Sherrow

Experience

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  Western Oregon University

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2020

  🌿 Pitched, wrote, interviewed for, and edited 3-4 weekly stories relevant to campus culture and news affecting students and collaborated with photographers and designers to produce content that amplified stories🌿 Participated in weekly production nights and engaged in a thorough editing and fact-checking process 🌿 Edited submissions for, kept detailed records of, and designed (using Adobe InDesign) six literary magazines🌿 Coordinated all outreach and engagement efforts including classroom presentations, advertisements, email campaigns, tabling, social media, surveys, art installations, and events🌿 Managed the Editorial Board, ensured fair voting practices on all art and literary submissions, stayed on top of art and culture trends, and practiced author and creator care

  • News Editor: The Western Howl

    Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Editor-in-Chief: The Northwest Passage

    Sept 2018 - Jun 2020
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  Preply

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

  English Grammar and Creative Writing Tutor

  🌿 Provided private, TEFL-certified instruction to individual students to improve academic performance or help them explore their creative writing potential🌿 Collaborated with students and parents to develop learning plans and teaching materials based around the student's personal goals while also assessing students' progress throughout sessions and advocating for student needs

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  University of Oregon Alumni Association

  Oct 2020 - Mar 2022

  Writing and Social Media Associate

  🌿 Wrote and edited copy for campus events, staff bios, email campaigns, and a monthly newsletter while prioritizing SEO, adhering to a style guide for writing and design, and following journalism ethics.🌿 Managed the social media calendar, regularly uploaded content across multiple platforms via Brandwatch, and updated the company website using the CRM Anthology.

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  Macmillan

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

  🌿 Supported the acquisition process by reading and providing feedback on submissions, drafting rejection letters, attending editorial meetings, conducting market research, organizing acquisition sheets, and researching artists and comparison titles.🌿 Aided in the editorial process by supplying line and developmental edits for works by bestselling authors.🌿 Executed administrative tasks such as compiling documents for major projects and presentations, overseeing book mailing responsibilities, preparing transmittal forms, drafting jacket copy, updating the release calendar, revising metadata, and posting on social media.🌿 Participated as a judge during the Stinetinglers Scary Story Writing Contest for children ages 8-12. Show less

  • Freelance Reader and Editor

    May 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Editorial Intern

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Lucinda Literary

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Writing and Research Assistant

  🌿 Researched, transcribed interviews, and ghost-wrote for Get Signed, CEO Lucinda Halpern's first nonfiction book detailing how to get signed with a literary agent.🌿 Scouted artists, authors, and editors for three agents while also observing their Query Manager accounts.🌿 Reported on industry trends and publishing news and edited query letters submitted for monthly contests and workshops.

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  University of Oregon

  Jul 2023 - Jan 2025

  🌿Upholds brand positioning, voice, and editorial style while tailoring to multiple audiences and leveraging project management tools.🌿Employs journalism best-practices to research and interview alumni, then expertly crafts long-form and short-form narratives and participates in a rigorous fact-checking, editing, and proofreading process.🌿Collaborates with stakeholders and team members to increase membership and engagement by creating strategic and impactful copy that amplifies brand milestones, initiatives, and campaigns.🌿 Manages the social media calendar, uploads digital content across multiple platforms, and updates web pages and databases with current information; currently developing the UOAA’s first alumni author database. Show less

  • Editorial and Communications Specialist

    Jul 2024 - Jan 2025

  • University Advancement Copywriter and Editor

    Jul 2023 - Jul 2024
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  Sage's Pages

  Jan 2025 - now

  Owner