Karyn Collins

Veteran journalist with 25 years in the business, offers worker-bee attitude and supervisory experience as Style Editor, a keen eye and attention to detail as an editor/proofreader, plus writing experience in fashion, features, luxury lifestyles, entertainment, African American culture...

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

• Nia Online (10+)
• Asbury Park Press/4074- Gannett (10+)
• Dance Magazine (6-10)
• BET Magazine (6-10)
• Dance Teacher Magzine (1-2)
• Pointe Magazine (1-2)

Awards

AWARDS (within the last 6 years) 2008/ Dance New Jersey Dance Advocacy Award 2007/ Garden State Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), 1st Place, Features 2007/ New Jersey Press Association, 1st Place, Special Section (team award) 2004 / Natl Assoc. of Women Business Owners (NJ chap.), Platinum Star Award - Media Leadership 2003/ Garden State Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), 1st Place, Criticism 2003/ Garden State Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), 1st Place, Profile Writing 2003/ National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Media Award

Associations

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS *National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) *Garden State Assoc. of Black Journalists *NABJ Arts & Entertainment Journalism Task Force (founder, former chair) *National Dance Critic Association (former chair) *Society of Professional Journalists