Mariko Beck

Brooklyn, NY USA

20 Years Experience

Professional Experience

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

Expertise

Copywriter 6 YearsEditor 3 YearsReporter 8 Years

Specialty

Books & Literature 6 YearsLifestyle 3 YearsHealth 2 Years

Industries

Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines 3 YearsBook Publishing Consumer 6 YearsNewspaper - Local/Regional 8 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Kirkus Editorial (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Cayre Investments (1-2)

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

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