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Kate Cohen

EXPERIENCE:

Museum of Science, Boston, MA
Online Content Editor: Coordinate, edit and post content for museum Web site, sub sites and selected interactive exhibit components. Schedule, edit and send multiple e-newsletters while keeping an eye on industry standards. Work with every department to ensure Web communications are both accurate and in line with Museum brand and style. Also serve as contributor to Sparks! member magazine. October 2006 - present


FRONTLINE/WGBH, Boston, MA
Web Editorial Research Assistant: Researched and wrote content for companion Web sites to "Frontline," PBS's weekly documentary television series. Responsibilities included developing Web features, editing interview transcripts, conducting additional interviews, copyediting and online video production. August 2003 - October 2006

Boston Phoenix, Boston, MA
Freelance writer: : Wrote for the Boston Phoenix News, Features, Food & Drink and supplemental sections. June 2000 - November 2006
Online Content Manager: Oversaw the production of the Web sites for the Boston Phoenix, Portland Phoenix, Providence Phoenix, Phoenix MP3 Studio, and Stuff@Night using a content management system. Made daily editorial additions and adjustments. Acted as a liaison between editorial, marketing, and corporate interests in the Web sites. October 2002 - July 2003
Online Content Coordinator: Maintained weekly Web content for the Boston Phoenix and its MP3 Web site and database. Also wrote “Site of the Week” reviews and “Pounding the Pavement.” October 2000 - October 2002

Tufts Daily, Medford, MA
Senior Staff Writer: Reviews appeared in the Arts/Weekender section. Wrote weekly “Inside the NHL” column for the Sports section. Fall 1999 - Spring 2000
Photography Editor: Responsibilities included overseeing a staff and covering campus and local events. Fall 1996 - Fall 1999

Arts Around Boston, Boston, MA
Intern: Assisted in proofing, writing, advertising, and general office duties. Summer 1999

EDUCATION: Tufts University, Medford, MA
B.A. in English
Magna Cum Laude, 2000

HONORS, SKILLS AND INTERESTS: Boston Phoenix Employee of the Month (May 2003); proficient with Windows and Mac OS, HTML, CSS, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, digital audio and video, Chicago and AP style; photography, art, music, snowboarding, current events and pop culture.


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