Maysoon Sheikh

• Reviewed and curated 300+ written and visual submissions annually from UK and US-based contributors, directly shaping final tables of contents in collaboration with a 20-member editorial team.
• Delivered publication-ready copy across 120-page print issues through comprehensive proofreading and line-level editing.
• Maintained a selective acceptance rate of 25-30%, reinforcing editorial rigor and sustaining the magazine's reputation for high quality work.
• Managed long-lists and shortlists using Excel and Google Drive-based tracking systems, improving submission oversight and version control.
• Supported 6 consecutive years of successful print publication and annual campus-wide distribution at Russell Sage University, contributing to organizational continuity and sustained readership.

• Independently curated and managed the homepage for Europe's leading digital press platform over 6 months, publishing 20+ articles daily by monitoring 1000+ forms of media coverage.
• Increased summer readership by 50%+ within the first month through targeted push notifications and posts.
• 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.
• Analysed UK readership metrics and presented data in 50+ weekly CRM meetings with international teams in the Netherlands and France, informing content strategy and audience targeting.

• Developed and pitched Advanced Information Sheet (AIS) for White Lion Publishing imprint, researching market positioning, target audience, and series potential to support editorial acquisitions discussions.
• Compiled metadata and competitive market research on 20 competing titles using Nielson BookScan, BookSpeed, Waterstones and Amazon to inform editorial and marketing strategy.
• Proofread and edited copy for RHS Diary (2023) and conducted detailed plotter correction check on 200-page book, Art Quake, identifying inconsistencies and reducing late-stage revisions.
• Created full production schedule spreadsheet for House London, mapping keys stages from author onboarding through delivery and publication deadlines.
• Researched and verified biographical data for 70+ writers and cultural figures, strengthening factual accuracy for Cult Women