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