Jean K. Kim

Current

• Illini Apple Center Online Content Editor at Illini Media
• Arts Editor, buzz Weekly at Illini Media
• Writer, buzz Weekly at Illini Media

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Past

• PR Intern at Bumblesea (Sole Proprietorship)
• the217.com Intern at Illini Media

Education

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Connections

171 connections

Industry

Writing and Editing

Jean K. Kim’s Summary

I seek to write stories concerned with human interest, human rights and human relations. I have a particular interest in topics concerning women's rights and issues.

Jean K. Kim’s Specialties:

writing, editing, story idea pitching, Korean, French, html, journalism, sales, marketing, content management, brand management, customer service, customer relations, networking, marketing campaigns, AP style, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, networking, press releases, video, Apple, Mac

Jean K. Kim’s Experience

• Illini Apple Center Online Content Editor

  Illini Media

  (Non-Profit; Media Production industry)

  August 2009 — Present (5 months)

  I write and edit copy for the Illini Apple Center's website.
  
  I work with the Director of Operations as well as the Webmaster on marketing campaigns.
  
  I oversee the Illini Apple Center's online marketing presence by managing its Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and Flickr accounts. I help tailor these accounts to reflect current marketing campaigns.
  
  I coordinate video interviews with the Illini Apple Center's Video Editor.

• Arts Editor, buzz Weekly

  Illini Media

  (Non-Profit; Media Production industry)

  April 2009 — Present (9 months)

  I plan, assign and edit content for the Arts component of the Arts & Entertainment section of buzz Weekly, an alternative weekly. I keep up with current events in Champaign-Urbana concerning the arts and stage productions and cover them accordingly.
  
  I manage a staff of nearly 20 writers by assigning and collecting stories and story ideas from them. I hold monthly meetings to collectively brainstorm ideas as well as update writers about what the editorial board has been discussing.
  
  buzz Weekly has recently undergone a redesign during Summer 2009. As a result, planning, assigning and editing content has also been redesigned. Content is now tighter, and one in-depth feature story per section is emphasized.

• Writer, buzz Weekly

  Illini Media

  (Non-Profit; Media Production industry)

  May 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)

  I report stories concerning culture in Champaign-Urbana. Topics include, but are not limited to, food and drink, arts and entertainment, and community.

• PR Intern

  Bumblesea (Sole Proprietorship)

  (Sole Proprietorship; Arts and Crafts industry)

  May 2009 — August 2009 (4 months)

  I wrote a press release for the relaunch of the Bumblesea boutique
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  I assisted the founder in executing do-it-yourself projects in order to blog about the process.
  
  I wrote guest entries on the boutique's blog.

• the217.com Intern

  Illini Media

  (Non-Profit; Media Production industry)

  January 2009 — February 2009 (2 months)

  I learned more about the Illini Media Company by sitting in on meetings in various departments, including WPGU 107.1 FM and buzz Weekly, which are the primary components of the217.com.
  
  I received video training and am comfortable using Final Cut Express and Studio to video edit.

Jean K. Kim’s Education

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  2006 — 2010 (expected)

  BS News-Editorial Journalism

  Activities and Societies:

  Society of Professional Journalists

Additional Information

Jean K. Kim’s Groups:

•    UIUC Networking

Jean K. Kim’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
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