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resume
CATHERINE A. SCOTT
education
Syracuse University
B.S. Magazine, News, and Digital Journalism
@ S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
B.A. Creative Writing
@ College of Arts and Sciences
graduated May 2026 | magna cum laude
experience
Intern @ Wendy Sherman Associates Literary Management | Summer 2026
Evaluate book proposals and full-length manuscripts across genres, assessing marketability and editorial potential. Write detailed reader reports summarizing content and commercial viability for internal decision-making. Conduct research to identify and vet author candidates for book concepts.
Selected Participant @ Simon & Schuster Publishing Prologue | Summer 2026
Attended a week of classes about the book publishing industry run by Simon & Schuster. Spoke with publishing professionals about paths such as marketing, publicity, editorial, and more. Learned field-specific processes and terminology.
Bookseller & Events Coordinator @ Word on the Street Books | Summer 2025
Created social media campaigns for author events and book launches. Wrote email newsletters to inform and engage the local community. Designed promotional materials using Canva Pro. Updated relevant calendars, websites, and accounts. Supported planning and outreach for civic-engagement-focused programs. Anticipated needs of management, coworkers, and customers. Ensured familiarity with titles, authors, and in-store stock. Recommended books to patrons based on taste.
News Writer @ Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs | Fall 2025–Spring 2026
Wrote features and announcements for the Maxwell School website and alumni magazine. Copyedited and formatted content using AP style and institutional standards. Researched and synthesized complex information for publication under editorial deadlines. Built and sustained professional relationships with sources ensuring comfort and accuracy of coverage.
National Writer; News & Politics Editorial Intern @ Her Campus Media | Summer 2024–Summer 2025
Pitched, reported, and published more than 30 breaking news and feature articles for a national digital publication. Interviewed 15+ sources ranging from college students to house representatives. Produced SEO and e-commerce content under tight deadlines. Framed coverage around emerging social issues and cultural shifts for a Gen Z audience.
activities
Managing Editor; Environmental Editor @ The Good Life Magazine | Fall 2024–Spring 2026
Shaped editorial direction for three print issues. Led pitch meetings, refined ideas, and mentored section editors. Edited and finalized stories for publication, ensuring cohesion, voice, and accuracy.
Digital Editor @ Jerk Magazine | Fall 2024–Winter 2025
Edited and published digital content. Oversaw staff writers, providing feedback and guidance. Contributed to consistent digital output under deadlines.
Vice President @ Kappa Alpha Theta, Chi Chapter | Spring 2025–Winter 2025
Led all conflict resolution and risk management processes. Booked event spaces, transportation, catering, and oversaw safety planning for four events. Managed a budget of $25,000 in 2025 spring semester, managed a budget of $27,000 in 2025 fall semester.
DJ @ WERW Radio | Fall 2023–Spring 2026
Hosted and produced live radio segments once a week in between classes and assignments. Curated music and content for a student audience.
skills
writing & editing
Copyediting, line editing, pitch development, AP style, feature & magazine writing, hard news writing, reporting & interviewing.
digital & publishing
SEO & e-commerce content, WordPress, DataWrapper.
technical
Bookselling systems, Adobe Suite, Canva Pro, Figma, basic HTML & CSS, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (inc. Word, Excel, and Outlook), social media strategy.
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