Maysoon Sheikh
London,Haringey
Summary
Detail-oriented editor with over 5 years of experience in freelance editing and content selection across digital and print platforms. Proven ability to refine and deliver impactful content for international teams and UK-based publishing organizations. Ready to leverage strong organisational and collaborative skills in an Editorial Assistant role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Freelance Editorial Assistant
Creativity-Unleashed
London
09.2019 - 12.2025
- Successfully reviewed and selected over 200+ written and visual material, ensuring alignment with publication standards.
- Improved manuscript quality by proofreading texts meticulously and providing structural and line-level edits reducing instances of published errors.
- Assisted in layout designs to enhance visual appeal of publications.
- Managed incoming submissions with use of digital filing systems and spreadsheets.
- Achieved successful annual distribution of magazines in university campuses.
Editorial & Media Intern
The Guardian Foundation
London
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Curated and managed homepage for Europe's leading digital press platform.
- Prioritised multiple tasks through Google Calendar and Trello to consistently meet deadlines whilst maintaining high attention to detail.
- Boosted Instagram followers by 97.5% in six months through engaging posts.
- Coordinated with international teams across Europe to improve collaboration and workflow.
- Contributed valuable insights on UK readership during regular editorial meetings.
Editorial Intern
The Quarto Group
London
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted extensive research on 10 to 20 authors and competing titles for non-fiction manuscripts to provide accurate, comprehensive information.
- Brainstormed innovative non-fiction book proposal for editorial team, generating engaging ideas for future titles.
- Undertook fact-checking duties for accuracy in published materials.
- Edited 3 upcoming manuscripts to improve flow and clarity.
- Participated in editorial and book design meetings, acquiring skills in minute-taking and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Creative Writing
The Open University
Milton Keynes, London 10.2021 - 05.2024
A-Levels - English Language and Literature, Sociology, Politics
Haringey Sixth Form College
London 09.2019 - 06.2021
Skills
- Copyediting and proofreading
- Strong editorial judgement
- Microsoft Office
- Managing deadlines
- Publication layouts
- Data organisation
- Social media management
- Image selections
Accomplishments
- Graduate Futures Skills Award
Timeline
Editorial & Media Intern
The Guardian Foundation
06.2023 - 12.2023
Editorial Intern
The Quarto Group
10.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Creative Writing
The Open University
10.2021 - 05.2024
Freelance Editorial Assistant
Creativity-Unleashed
09.2019 - 12.2025
A-Levels - English Language and Literature, Sociology, Politics
Haringey Sixth Form College
09.2019 - 06.2021
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