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For this story, I copy edited and fact-checked the script for the main video (above), reviewing source materials and working with the producer to perfect the voiceover prior to recording. Once the piece was finalized, I reviewed the complete video and captions. I also copy edited and fact-checked the TikTok version (left).
Producer: Emily Barger Video Editor: Joe DeAngelo
Ahead of the pivotal 2022 midterm elections, NowThis hosted an exclusive forum with Joe Biden, his first with young people as president. As lead copy editor for the event, I copy edited and fact-checked everything from the landing page and associated materials to the full hourlong video and various follow-up pieces.
NowThis’ popular series “Who Is?” explores key political figures and their often complicated histories. This series is written with a very specific voice, so editing the episodes requires ensuring factual accuracy while maintaining the playful tone our audience loves. For our episode on Ron Johnson, I copy edited and provided fact-checking support for all versions: the YouTube video (above), the TikTok (left) and the web article.
Writer / Host: PJ Evans Video Editor: Kevin Oliver
I copy edited and fact-checked this piece, ensuring the clarity and factual accuracy of the text cards, as well as reviewing the subtitles for spelling, punctuation and style.
Producer: Amanda Choy
The Virginian-Pilot
“After years of attempts, parenthood comes at last for couple”
I copy edited and fact-checked this piece, ensuring the clarity and factual accuracy of the text cards, as well as reviewing the subtitles for spelling, punctuation and style.
Reporter: Elizabeth Simpson Photo: Steve Earley
The Independent Florida Alligator
“Tiffany Sessions suspect named”
At the Alligator, I regularly copy edited and fact-checked our most ambitious stories, like this piece on a development in a missing student case that had stumped police for decades. The story goes beyond the typical breaking news brief, diving into the long history of the case, and I edited it on a tight deadline, ensuring it was ready for the next morning’s paper.
Reporter: Julia Glum Photo: Ryan Jones
“Turlington Plaza preacher shares word of God, his life”
As freelance editor, I sought out and screened submissions for the paper. For this piece, I worked closely with the reporter to prepare it for publication, providing multiple rounds of structural, content and line edits.
Reporter: Zachary Peterson Photo: Alligator Staff Photo
Shayna Posses 