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CONTACT

valentinaruiz110@gmail.com
+1 (305)-798-0317


EXPERIENCE

  • Fashion Writer

    • research and write in-depth stories covering major fashion campaigns and emerging fashion trends.

    • develop engaging shopping stories, highliting seasonal trends, must-have items, and exclusive brand collaborations.

    • provide live and post-coverage of global fashion shows, analyzing runway collections, designer inspirations, and key style moments.

    • work with editors to develop personal pitches for the magazine’s digital platform.

  • Print & Digital Writer

    • pitch and write various stories for print and digital mediums across V’s three different magazines.

    • conduct research and transcribe interviews for editorial features focsuing on fashion and culture for the Editorial Team.

    • interview singers, designers, artists, and beyond when assigned by my editors.

    • work with digital and print editor to build content and grow proficiency in softwares like WordPress, Excel, Microsoft Teams and SEO.

  • Editorial Intern

    • write and edit online fashion features, from research phase to completion

    • fact-check and copy write

    • research photos and manage content archive

    • support online team with current and upcoming projects

    • refresh our ongoing fashion news coverage

    • pitch refreshing fashion journalism stories every week

  • Editor in Chief

    • manage the Future Fashion Zine every semester

    • assign and edit writers’ work

    • choose designs and layout for each issue

    • work closely with design team to create a layout that fits with theme

    • meet with writers and editors to ensure that pieces contain fresh topics and reliable sources

    • fact-check all written work

    • polish and rectify any mistakes before publishing

  • Deparmental Honors Thesis

    • 1 of 7 people invited to write the departmental honors thesis

    • pitch idea for a long-form journalism piece

    • report for thesis during academic year

    • meet with advisor and professors to check-in on progress throughout the year

    • Topic: The Ever-Changing Nature of the Knockoff Industry—and What’s Next

  • Copywriter

    • write copy for website and social media page

    • draft emails to sellers

    • edit any writing the brand puts out

    • effectively communicate the brand’s ethos

  • Team Editor

    • read assigned stories and make any edits needed

    • choose which essays, stories, or academic writings are put in the journal

    • design and edit layout using Adobe InDesign

    • communicate and work closely with writers about their pieces

    • collaborate with other editors to make a cohesive publication


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