Editorial Manager at LexBlog, Inc.
Greater Seattle Area
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- Editorial Manager at LexBlog, Inc.
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- Reporter at The Star-Ledger
- Sports Chair at The Harvard Crimson
- Language Resource Center senior lab assistant at Harvard University
- Reporting intern at The News Tribune
- Associate Editor at Lets Go Travel Guides
- Education
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- Harvard University
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Lisa Kennelly’s Summary
I'm a journalist who has worked in both print and online media both in college and since graduation. Most of my time has been spent as a sportswriter, but I enjoy writing about food and travel as well. Currently I'm focused on online media and blogging, working as Editorial Manager for LexBlog, a web startup in Seattle.
Lisa Kennelly’s Specialties:
Writing, editing, blogging, social networking
Lisa Kennelly’s Experience
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Editorial Manager
LexBlog, Inc.
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
December 2008 — Present (8 months)
Write and edit copy for LexBlog's corporate website and company blog; provide editorial support to client services, including troubleshooting support inquiries, development of FAQs/blogging tips/instructional videos, conducting webinar trainings to teach clients how to blog, and monitoring blog updates.
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Reporter
The Star-Ledger
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Newspapers industry)
June 2006 — December 2008 (2 years 7 months)
As a staff sports reporter, covered all teams and sports issues in NJ and NY areas (Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Devils, Rangers, Rutgers, tennis, golf and others), including one season as a Yankees beat reporter. As member of the Sports department continuous news desk, edited and posted breaking news, photos and articles to NJ.com as well as monitored comments.
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Sports Chair
The Harvard Crimson
(Newspapers industry)
September 2002 — June 2006 (3 years 10 months)
Served as co-chair from January 2005 to January 2006, managing staff of five associates and 25 writers for longest continually-publishing college daily. Planned, edited, and proofed weekly 6- to 10-page sports sections covering 41 varsity sports as well as special football and year-in-review sections. Beat writer for Division I-AA football team and general assignment sports reporter from September 2002 to June 2006.
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Language Resource Center senior lab assistant
Harvard University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2003 — June 2006 (2 years 10 months)
Instructed and provided support for students learning foreign languages in Language Resource Center at one of Harvard’s libraries. From September 2005 to June 2006, served as assistant to director in charge of staff of 20 student employees.
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Reporting intern
The News Tribune
(Public Company; Newspapers industry)
June 2005 — August 2005 (3 months)
Wrote and copy edited for daily sports section. General sports assignment, covering both local and national teams and events, including the Washington Huskies, Seattle Mariners, Tacoma Rainiers and Seafair.
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Associate Editor
Lets Go Travel Guides
(Writing and Editing industry)
April 2004 — September 2004 (6 months)
Updated the 2005 edition of a 350-page budget travel guide with a focus on wilderness travel in the Northwest. Edited, proofed, wrote, and researched. Planned routes for four student researchers.
Lisa Kennelly’s Education
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Harvard University
B.A. , History and Literature , 2002 — 2006
Majored in American History and Literature. Honors thesis on Sylvia Plath.
- Activities and Societies:
- The Harvard Crimson
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Lisa Kennelly’s Interests:
writing, sports, cooking, traveling
Lisa Kennelly’s Groups:
Association of Women in Sports Media, Sports Journalism Institute 2005
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Legal Blogging
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