Molly Petrilla

Philadelphia, PA USA
Website: http://www.mollywrites.com

Professional Experience

Hello! I'm a well-established freelance writer whose byline has appeared on more than 350 articles in publications across the country. In addition to my extensive freelance experience, I have worked full time as a newspaper staff writer, a magazine edtior and a media relations specialist. This strong and varied communications background helps me produce well-written articles of any type, from thoughtful personality profiles to short, punchy items to insightful long-form features. I have a close eye for detail, and have been given proofreading, copyediting and fact-checking duties -- in addition to my writing and editing responsibilities -- at every job I've held. This important experience helps me to consistently submit clean, well-researched articles. Please visit my website, mollywrites.com, for more information.

Expertise

Specialty

Industries


Total Media Industry Experience

8 Years

Other Work History

-Associate Editor, MAINLINE magazine -Staff Writer/Reporter, The Princeton Packet -Media Relations Specialist, The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Foreign Language Skills

some Spanish

Computer Skills

I'm proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, and both Windows and Mac operating systems. I also have some experience with HTML and web design.

Equipment

I have all the necessary tools of the trade: laptop computer, desktop computer, digital camera and digital voice recorder.

Work Permits & Visas

U.S. Passport

Awards

2007 Robert P. Kelly Award, Second Place (New Jersey Press Association): Awarded based on reporting skills, writing style and editors recommendation.

Showcase

General

Passion for Polka
(The Princeton Packet 1/15/2006)
This one-man band has been keeping the beat for nearly 50 years.
Escalating Safety
(Venue Safety & Security 9/1/2008)
Moving stairs can mean serious danger. Here's how to keep your visitors and employees on a steady upward trajectory.
Shades of Light
(LIGHTSource magazine 6/1/2008)
An innovative lighting retailer builds business by augmenting its core products with creative and unusual items.
Monkey Business
(The Pennsylvania Gazette 9/1/2009)
Children's book author/illustrator Eileen Christelow "love[s] the monkeys."
In the Spotlight
(The Pennsylvania Gazette 9/1/2009)
Penn's thriving arts-and-culture scene takes center stage for Arts & the City Year.
Bits & Pieces
(Inside Central New Jersey 6/1/2007)
Putting the pieces together with a local mosaic artist.