Mariko Beck

Brooklyn, NY USA
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Professional Experience

Versatile writer and editor with experience in book publishing, journalism, and media relations.

Expertise

Copywriter
6 Years
Editor
3 Years
Reporter
8 Years

Specialty

Books & Literature
6 Years
Lifestyle
3 Years
Health
2 Years

Industries


Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
3 Years
Book Publishing Consumer
6 Years
Newspaper - Local/Regional
8 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

20 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Kirkus Editorial (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Cayre Investments (1-2)

Other Work History

Freelance Writer/Editor, Penguin Publishing (2010-2011) Freelance Copywriter, Random House (2008-2010) Freelance Features Writer, published in Shape, Parenting, and Bergen (NJ) Record (2004-2008) Staff Writer, Los Angeles Daily News (2002-2004) Media Relations Manager, Loyola Marymount University (1998-2001) Staff Writer, Long Beach Press-Telegram (1997-1998) Staff Writer, Ventura County Star (1994-1997)

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, used Quark and Photoshop for university publications from 1998-2001.

Equipment

Laptop, digital camera (Lumix)

References

Upon request

Awards

General Federation of Women’s Clubs Jane Croly Award for stories on women’s health in 2004. American Heart Association C. Everett Koop, M.D., Media Award for “Heart of the Matter” on women’s heart attack signs in 2004

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Writing Samples

Of all the words you say to your baby in her first year, her name is the most important.
Toddlers master their relationship to the world by testing out what's too big and what's too small.
Five musical must-haves to boost your mood.