Charlotte Smith
St Andrews
Summary
Aspiring publishing professional in subsidiary rights and sales with a background in crafting compelling stories, conducting thorough research, and meeting strict deadlines. Strengths include proficiency in various writing styles, organisational skills, and attention to detail. Excel in time management, adaptability, and communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
News Writer
The Saint
St Andrews
01.2026 - Current
- Researched and wrote news articles on local events and issues to inform community.
- Conducted interviews with community members, students, and staff to highlight diverse perspectives in feature stories.
- Collaborated with editors to refine article content and ensure clarity.
- Monitored current events and journalism trends to ensure relevant and timely reporting.
- Developed engaging headlines to attract reader interest in articles.
Front Desk Associate
AARMY
05.2024 - Current
- Delivered high-quality customer service to visitors in individual and group interactions
- Facilitated clear communication between customers and staff, enhancing understanding and service delivery
- Managed multiple retail and administrative tasks simultaneously during mid-day shifts, ensuring smooth operations
- Streamlined processes to improve efficiency between classes, resulting in better organization and flow
Head of Promotions
The Political Institute of Action Research
04.2024 - Current
- Managed digital marketing campaigns that expanded reach across multiple social media platforms.
- Developed promotional strategies that enhanced student engagement.
- Designed a public outreach strategy to engage community members effectively.
- Created materials such as digital graphic assets with Canva to advertise club events
- Provided ongoing sales support for the merchandise team
Content Writer
ST. Art Magazine
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared draft and publication materials to enhance clarity and engagement
- Supported various teams with content creation and editing to ensure consistent messaging
- Highlighted critical information in communication between team members
- Distributed digital and physical newspapers to effectively reach and inform the student body
Intern
Writers House Intern Program
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Facilitated communication and provided support to agents Dan Conaway and Stacy Testa to enhance collaboration.
- Created materials and reports on manuscripts and book proposals to streamline submission processes.
- Editing critical information in manuscripts
- Prepared materials and engaged in weekly meetings to practice generating editorial letters, rejection letters, and reader's reports, contributing to team readiness.
- Participate in tutorials/seminars across a range of topics including sales, marketing, publicity, contracts, royalties, subsidiary rights
Education
Master of Arts - English and International Relations
University of St Andrews
St Andrews, UK01-2026
Skills
- Editing and Proofreading
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Microsoft Suite
Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies & Interests, Cooking, Travel, Fencing (épée), Reading, Volunteerism
Volunteer Experience
- LINC: Literary in Community
- Youth Service Opportunities Project
- St. James' Church
- Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Timeline
News Writer
The Saint
01.2026 - Current
Intern
Writers House Intern Program
05.2025 - 08.2025
Front Desk Associate
AARMY
05.2024 - Current
Head of Promotions
The Political Institute of Action Research
04.2024 - Current
Content Writer
ST. Art Magazine
01.2024 - Current
Master of Arts - English and International Relations
University of St Andrews