Independent Writing and Editing Professional
Greater San Diego Area
- Current
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- Freelance Writer at MPK INK
- Past
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- Career Advisor at University of California-San Diego
- Senior Copywriter at Ingram Micro
- Associate Editor at Ballard & Tighe Publishing
- Staff Writer at Gazette Newspapers
- Education
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- University of California, San Diego
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- American University
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Megan Pincus Kajitani’s Summary
Freelance writer and editor in Southern California with over a dozen years professional experience in publishing, academia and journalism.
Megan Pincus Kajitani’s Specialties:
Career, work-life balance, definitions of success ("having enough"), academia, feminism, mass media and culture, natural/eco-living, parenting, women's issues.
Megan Pincus Kajitani’s Experience
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Freelance Writer
MPK INK
(Writing and Editing industry)
2000 — Present (8 years)
Freelance non-fiction writer for print media, web sites, books and organizations. Platform: "Having Enough (In a 'Have It All' World)" Topics include careers, work/life balance, higher education, people making a difference in business, education, non-profits. Features, profiles, advice pieces, essays.
Current projects include: Essay in Mama, Ph.D. (Rutgers University Press), Columnist for Writer Mama zine, Freelance editing for Miriam Peskowitz on The Daring Book for Girls (Harper Collins), Chapter in Children & Media at Times of War (Hampton Press), Executive copywriting.
Also manage communications for MathRaps (www.mathraps.com), my husband's business based on the hip-hop math music he creates as a teacher of inner-city middle-schoolers (we have two CDs). -
Career Advisor
University of California-San Diego
(Higher Education industry)
2004 — 2006 (2 years)
Specialized in Ph.D. students. Counseled and created/presented workshops, career handbooks, and support group for graduate students.
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Senior Copywriter
Ingram Micro
(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)
1998 — 2000 (2 years)
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Associate Editor
Ballard & Tighe Publishing
(Publishing industry)
1997 — 1998 (1 year)
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Staff Writer
Gazette Newspapers
(Newspapers industry)
1995 — 1997 (2 years)
Megan Pincus Kajitani’s Education
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University of California, San Diego
PhD Work, Communication, 2002 — 2004
- Activities and Societies:
- Specialized in feminist media and cultural studies. Jacob Javits Fellow. Conference presentation at NCA. Published co-authored article in Televizion journal and individual chapter in Children and Media at Times of War and Conflict.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A., Communication Arts, 2000 — 2002
Community: Performed lead role in "Stop Kiss" with Mercury Players Theatre, two UW productions of "Vagina Monologues," and other local theatre. Presented clay figure sculptures in campus art show.
- Activities and Societies:
- Specialized in feminist media and cultural studies. Conference presentations at SCMS, ICA. Jacob Javits Fellow. Outstanding first-year graduate student award.
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American University
B.A., Public Affairs (Interdisc.: Communication, Law, Econ, Govt), 1991 — 1995
Specialized in Journalism, Honors Essay Contest Winner, magna cum laude
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Beta Kappa, Resident Advisor, Eagle Staff Writer, Choir, Aspiring Leader Mentor
Additional Information
Megan Pincus Kajitani’s Websites:
Megan Pincus Kajitani’s Interests:
Writing, definitions of success ("having enough") and work/life issues, feminism, mass media and culture, academia/education, fine arts, performing arts, parenting, natural health, eco-living.
Megan Pincus Kajitani’s Groups:
Formerly UCSD Women's Center Advisory Board, Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, Women for Women International, NCA, ICA, SCMS, IABC.
Megan Pincus Kajitani’s Honors:
Jacob Javits Fellow (US Dept of Education), Outstanding First-Year Graduate Student (UW-Madison), Staff Excellence Award (UCSD Career Services), Writing Awards from Gazette Newspapers, American University.
Megan Pincus Kajitani’s Contact Settings
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