Maysoon Sheikh
London,ENG
Summary
Versatile Editor with 5+ years of experience delivering high-quality copy editing, research, and content curation for digital and print media. Demonstrated success in improving reader engagement by over 50% and maintaining editorial excellence for international teams and leading London publishers. Excel at both independent work and teamwork, ensuring smooth workflow and effective collaboration in publishing environments. Prepared to deliver clear, compelling content that meet publication standards and audience needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Editorial Assistant
Creativity-Unleashed
09.2019 - 04.2026
- Reviewed and curated 300+ written and visual submissions annually from UK and US-based contributors, ensuring alignment with editorial mission alongside an editorial team of 20 members.
- Improved manuscript quality through comprehensive proofreading and structural + line-level editing across 120-page print issues.
- Managed high-volume submissions and editorial workflows using Excel and Google Drive-based tracking systems.
- Maintained selective acceptance rate of approximately 25-30%, reinforcing editorial rigor.
- Designed and scheduled 2 months of original promotional content for Bluesky and LinkedIn, increasing brand visibility.
- Created 4 promotional posters for professional writing workshops, supporting event outreach on Eventbrite and Instagram.
- Supported 6 consecutive years of successful print publication and annual campus-wide distribution at Russell Sage University, contributing to organizational continuity and readership growth.
Digital Content Editor
The Guardian Foundation
London
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Curated and managed the homepage for Europe's leading digital press platform over 6 months, publishing 20+ articles daily by monitoring media coverage, identifying trends and supporting data-informed editorial decisions.
- Increased summer readership by 50%+ within the first month through targeted push notifications.
- Wrote and scheduled 50+ social media captions and headlines, contributing to a 33% increase in Instagram followers.
- Quickly adapted to internal systems including Amplitude, Trello, and CMS platforms, consistently meeting daily editorial and social publishing deadlines.
- Coordinated with international editorial teams in the Netherlands and France to streamline workflows and produce regionally focused content.
- Analysed and presented UK readership data during weekly editorial meetings, informing content strategy and audience targeting.
Editorial Assistant
The Quarto Group
London
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted extensive research on 20 authors and competing titles for non-fiction manuscripts to provide accurate information and recognize potential for success.
- Brainstormed an innovative non-fiction book proposal for the editorial team, generating engaging ideas for future titles.
- Proofread and edited 3 upcoming manuscripts to improve flow and clarity.
- Participated in editorial and book design meetings, acquiring skills in aesthetic judgement, minute-taking, and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Creative Writing
The Open University
Milton Keynes, London07-2024
Skills
- Proficiency in software such as Canva, MS Office Suite, and Google Workspace
- Graduate Futures Skills Award (2025) - in recognition of core employability and career development skills
- Certification for completion of Penguin Random House UK's virtual experience program (2026)
- Literary pieces published in The Rev magazine (2019-2026)
- Newsletters published on Substack (2026)
Timeline
Digital Content Editor
The Guardian Foundation
06.2023 - 12.2023
Editorial Assistant
The Quarto Group
10.2021 - 10.2021
Editorial Assistant
Creativity-Unleashed
09.2019 - 04.2026
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Creative Writing
The Open University