About Me – Jennifer Keirn

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Best in Ohio: Freelance Writer, 2nd Place, 2012 Excellence in Journalism Awards
Best Human Interest Writing, 2nd Place, Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, 2011
Best Trade Publication in Ohio during my tenure as managing editor of Inside Business, Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, 2015

FREELANCE WRITER / EDITOR | 2006 to present

Deliver thorough reporting, engaging writing and creative story ideas for print and digital use by consumer magazines, trade journals, online content providers, corporations and non-profits
Prized by clients as a communicator who requires minimal supervision, manages multiple priorities, meets deadlines and delivers content requiring minimal editing
Project management and editing expertise that includes editorial planning, writing, managing freelance writers and artists, maintaining client relationships and partnership with art direction and production

MANAGING EDITOR, Inside Business | 2014 to 2015

Oversaw all elements of the magazine’s management, including editorial planning, coordination of freelance writers, partnership with art direction, editing, digital and social media content and production
Represented the magazine at public events, including moderating panels and acting as emcee of events

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS, Roscoe Medical | 2000 to 2006

Created and executed first-ever strategic marketing communications plan for this distributor to the home medical equipment (HME) industry
Crafted effective copy for online and direct marketing, sales collateral, media relations materials, ad placement and trade show displays and collateral
Member of senior management team overseeing sales growth of nearly 400% over five years

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, Edward Howard & Co. | 1996 to 2000

Managed high-priority projects for firm’s largest client
Served in planning / execution role for PRSA Silver Anvil Award-winning campaign
Handled writing assignments ranging from brochures, newsletters and speeches to web copy, video scripts and journal articles

OHIO UNIVERSITY E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, 1996, summa cum laude

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS