Toys R Us
Freelance Copywriter
October 2013 — Present
Provide copy and proofreading for TRU.com and BRU.com.
Sarah Litt
Freelance Copywriter
Toys R Us
New York, NY
Freelance Copywriter at Toys R Us
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January 2013 — August 2013
Lead a newly formed department, focused on developing strategies and social marketing for digital publications.
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• Introduced project management application that improved workflow for trafficking vital documents.
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ASSISTANT EDITOR
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Hired to support initiative to launch original graphic novel line as part of DC Comics legendary and critically acclaimed Vertigo imprint. Reviewed and edited scripts, artwork, and oversaw quality of final products. Covered full editorial duties as necessary; specifically following lead editor’s departure.
• Improved communications between creative talent and editorial.
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• Won 2011 Harvey Award for Cuba: My Revolution.
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EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
April 2005 — October 2008
Helped acquire, evaluate, and edit various projects. Wrote rejection letters, title information forms, and catalog copy.Worked interdepartmentally in review of all materials for book production. Liaised between editor, authors, and agents. Created and trafficked financial documents and contracts.
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January 2004 — April 2005
Ran client relations and completed foreign rights checks, scheduled book fair and in-town meetings for foreign clients, drafted readers reports, as well as publisher and agent descriptions for books.
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Proofread and edited British books for American audiences. Literary research.
WORLDTAINMENT
Editor
September 2000 — January 2003
Selected literature for recording, including editing and abridging material. Wrote audiobook package descriptive copy, managed content database, and handled other administrative and clerical tasks.
Career
New York University
BA, English and American Literature
1999
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