Mary-Faith Martinez

About

Hi. I’m Mary-Faith, and I’m a writer. With four years of in-house and freelance writing experience, I specialize in crafting engaging content for lifestyle and wellness brands. My work involves storytelling and word weaving, helping brands articulate the stories they've long wanted to share. If you're looking for someone to elevate your content, let's connect! maryfaithmartinez.com maryfaithmartinez@gmail.com

Experience

• Freelance Writer · Curl Magazine2024-04-01 –

  • Connect with interviewees via social media • Interview subjects of articles using virtual means • Proofread and lightly edit interviewees' responses

• Editorial Fellow · YourTango2024-02-01 –

  • Research and write 15 articles per week that adhere to AP style and the company's style guide • Attend daily meetings and pitch 3 story ideas • Drive millions of monthly page views • Build articles in the company's CMS • Write branded content articles for brand partnerships that drive revenue • Write articles based on podcast episodes

• Editorial Intern · YourTango2023-10-01 – 2024-02-01

  • Researched and wrote 8-10 articles per week that adhered to AP style and the company's style guide • Attended daily meetings and pitch article ideas • Built articles in company's CMS • Sourced images appropriate for articles • Attended bi-monthly company meetings • Covered a variety of verticals, including entertainment, human interest, career, education, and lifestyle

• Freelance Writer · Shalom Christian Academy2023-10-01 –

  • Write profiles detailing alumni's lives since graduation • Conduct interviews via phone and email to supplement articles • Follow school's style guide

• English Essay Tutor · Tutor.com2023-04-01 – 2024-02-01

  • Offered editing suggestions and feedback on student's essays • Met with students to discuss essay problems and questions • Worked with students to ensure understanding of principles necessary for essay writing

• Acquisition Editor · V Press LC2023-04-01 – 2023-12-01

  • Reviewed submissions to press • Offered feedback on poetry and prose • Proofread manuscripts in final stages before publication • Met with authors to discuss manuscripts

• Editorial Assistant · Jane Owen PR2022-08-01 – 2022-12-01

  • Wrote and edited articles, press releases, media alerts, and pitches to showcase clients and their services • Researched journalists and media outlets and compiled information into a spreadsheet • Researched clients and formulated interview questions to better understand them and their needs • Emailed event invitations and pitches using contact information from a spreadsheet • Communicated with supervisor and company CEO on a regular basis regarding delegated tasks

• Freelance Editor · V Press LC2022-03-01 – 2022-06-01

  • Reviewed book manuscript submissions to assess their quality • Proofread manuscripts in final stages before publication • Collaborated with editorial team to make decisions on book cover design • Utilized information from author tip sheets to organize data into spreadsheets

• Editorial Assistant · V Press LC2021-05-01 – 2021-12-01

  • Reviewed submissions for and edited draft of annual Running with Water literary anthology • Edited forthcoming poetry book • Wrote and edited blog posts for company website • Communicated with authors and stores to organize information for book signings • Expanded company’s use of Twitter to increase following • Analyzed company’s growing website to suggest changes to be made

• Blogger · But You Don't Look Sick2021-06-01 – 2021-10-01

  • Pitched ideas for blog posts to blog manager and company owner • Wrote two blog posts per month and created corresponding images for thousands of readers • Shared and promoted content for the chronic illness community • Worked with team of volunteer bloggers to create and coordinate content

Education

• University of South Carolina UpstateBachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General
• Greenville Technical CollegeAssociate of Arts - AA

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