E. MONIQUE JOHNSON
Writer/Editor
Starting out as a youth reporter for the Chicago Defender, E. Monique Johnson developed a competency for content creation and optimization that has manifested itself in bylines in popular magazines such as People and Ebony, and professional opportunities with companies such as Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), Delta Air Lines, and BET’s Centric Television. With more than 15 years of experience in content marketing, publishing, and communications, E. Monique has acquired a diverse skill set, including integrated marketing strategies, social and digital media management, copywriting, and more.
Produced investigative and human interest features, press releases, and biographies for such outlets as People (New York) and Ebony (Chicago) magazines; Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), Citysearch.com (Atlanta); Cox Publishing Solutions (Atlanta), and more. Most recently drafted the script for Allure Fashion Weekend in Grand Cayman; secured and coordinated talent for Centric Television's 2016 Women's History Month feature on the most fascinating women of 2016; and contributed to the Barbados Comes to Atlanta event, sanctioned by the Consul General.
1999-Present​
Freelance Contractor
My Resume
PROFESSIONAL ​INFO​​
“"If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
- Benjamin Franklin
WORK EXPERIENCE​​
Social Media Manager: Developed and implemented social media and content strategy resulting in increased consumer engagement and overall followers; negotiated contracts with and managed third-party vendors; resolved customer service issues via social media; educated leadership on social media best practices; analyzed metrics for social media effectiveness and shared recommendations for improvement.
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Copywriter (2013-2014): Produced copy for multimedia marketing solutions and reviewed for Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance; educated departments on marketing content best practices and brand specifications; developed and maintained templates for copy consistency.
2014-2015
Social Media Manager, MLT Vacations (a Delta Air Lines company)
Managing Editor: Prioritized workflow and managed schedules to deliver completed projects under deadline; managed editorial budget, approved invoices and raises for salaried employees and contracts for third-party vendors; accounted for use of and approved requests for discretionary funds; managed website redesign and launch of social media channels and scheduled posts and updates; supervised editorial staff of 15 and recommended professional development opportunities;developed competitive intelligence on employee retention and conflict resolution; approved submitted materials for publication and recommended revisions to scope, format, and content; established strategic direction of employee policy and communications.
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Associate Editor (2001-2004): Produced features and special editorial packages; supervised team of contributing editors, writers, editorial assistants and editorial interns; represented publication on and in national and local media outlets including CNN and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
2005-2011
Managing Editor, Upscale Magazine
EDUCATION
2013
Quinnipiac University - M.S., Interactive Media
2000
Clark Atlanta University - B.A., Mass Media Arts, Journalism
Editor & Content Marketing Manager, Dock Media Group
2015-Present​
Sourced articles for various client publications and digital media platforms; managed social media and digital content placement for optimized results; developed marketing and communications strategy proposals and plans based on targeted research; wrote and edited client marketing and communications collateral; liaised with clients, third-party vendors, and other stakeholders to secure data to integrate into publications and analyses. Traveled internationally to source contacts and content on the ground. Managed and collaborated with writers, designers, and photographers to meet client goals.