Hey! So Nice To Meet You.

My name is Elena! I am writer and editor with almost a decade of experience in editorial and literary work. My education consists eight years in total, first at Marin School of the Arts in the Creative Writing program and then completing a Bachelor's of Science in Journalism from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.

My strongest skills include content writing, copywriting, and copy editing for flow in both fiction and nonfiction genres. As Studio Coordinator, I am working on building my skills as a producer in the commercial production and advertising industry. Additionally, I am transferring my skills as a writer to copywriting work within WTBR.

Currently, I am looking to apply my knowledge and expertise in an environment that fosters creativity, supports and promotes individual and team growth opportunities while producing high quality content that I am passionate about.

If you are interested in working with me or know of an opportunity that would suit us both, Contact Me here! If you would like to see my resume for a full list of qualifications, please send me an email through the same link.

Experience

Where The Buffalo Roam | Sept. 2023 - present

STUDIO COORDINATOR/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Serving as the primary hub for communication and support with EPs and department heads to coordinate long-term and short-term projects: assisting with expenses, in-office scheduling, and general logistics
Internal office and production support, including: writing PR copy and case studies, project research, and coordinating company summits
Production assistance: distributing equipment to talent and crew, organizing travel, and acting as an intermediary for communication among all WTBR staff and freelancers
Work closely with DP and Line Producer on location as Production Assistant helping facilitate immediate on set needs while providing on set assistance in set direction, art department, talent wrangling and general production support

Barnes & Noble | Dec. 2020 - present

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER/BOOKWORM

Coordinating operations and delegating tasks for the daily operation of the store.
Assisting with customer relations and interpersonal skills to improve the overall customer experience
Researching market trends and creating content across social media platforms which resulted in increased online interactions through likes, comments, and followers.
Scripting, shooting and editing video and photo content for TikTok and Instagram.
Hosting live-streamed interviews and coordinating in-store author events.

Southeast Ohio Magazine | Jan. 2021 - May 2021

COPY AND RESEARCH EDITOR

Overseeing and correcting all grammatical and style edits for the magazine.
Communicating with writers and staff to produce copy and articles on a deadline.
Fact checking articles and corrections in all text and writing.
Proficient in AP Style Guide.

Ninth Wave Global | Sept. 2020 - Dec. 2020

WRITING INTERN

Pitching article topics and drafting copy.
Researching and producing high quality stories to be published in The Yucatan Times.
Collaborating with industry professionals to create press releases and articles for publication.

The Social Life | May 2020 - May 2021

BLOG CONTRIBUTOR

Researching and creating relevant content on a monthly deadline.
Promoting posts and content on social media.