Jess Novak

Brooklyn. NY

Professional Experience

I've edited hundreds of personal essays and research-based feature articles, and I'm great at meticulously managing an editorial calendar, setting clear expectations of writers, teasing out critical points, shaping stories, and editing for fluidity and tone. As a journalist, I've covered everything from funding risk in mission-based start-ups to Tough Mudder races to the backstage of the Westminster Dog Show. I'm an expert interviewer, a top-notch copyeditor, and can turn high-quality stories around in short order.

Total Media Industry Experience

6 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Greatist (10+), Thrillist (10+), Maxim (10+), Men\\\'s Journal (6-10), Fatherly (6-10), Inside Hook (1-2), Brooklyn Magazine (1-2), Sherman\\\'s Travel (1-2), The How (3-5), Fit Nation (10+), The Daily Meal (10+), The Southeast Review (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Tanj Branding

Other Work History

LIM College - Adjunct Professor Lexington Line Magazine - Faculty Mentor Florida State University - Adjunct Professor

Technical Skills

Professional writer, author of hundreds of articles on a diverse range of topics. Skilled in story generation, pitch development, assigning and tracking stories among a team of writers, performing top edits.

Computer Skills

Experienced in SEO, multiple CMS platforms, basic HTML, basic photo editing

Equipment

MacBook Air

References

Lauren Berger, Executive Editor, Greatist; Leanne Butkovic, Senior Features Editor, Thrillist