Melissa McElroy
Omaha
Summary
Skilled writing professional with a focus on delivering impactful content on deadline. Adept at team collaboration, ensuring reliable and flexible support in dynamic environments. Proficient in crafting compelling narratives, conducting thorough research, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and clarity. Creative storyteller with excellent communication and interpersonal skills dedicated to producing exceptional results with a creative flair.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer/ Reporter/ Storyteller
Omaha Area Board Of REALTORS®
09.2022 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content under deadline pressure.
- Collaborated with CEO to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Interviewed individuals by phone and in person to write news stories.
- Cultivated relationships with elected officials, real estate professionals, and various leaders in the community.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
- Kept up-to-date on news and market trends.
Freelance writer
Self
03.2006 - Current
- Wrote articles for various publications: Omaha Magazine, Encounter, B2B, on various topics
- Developed strong working relationships with editors
- Researched topics
- Interviewed experts for articles
- Wrote articles on a plethora of topics
- Proofread and edited content
Paginator/ Art Department of Omaha World-Herald, Newsroom
Omaha World-Herald
08.2003 - 02.2006
- Put together page layouts according to editor specifications for multiple editions of the paper each night under extremely tight deadlines
- Used Harris, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office, Adobe Pagemaker
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
08-1998
Skills
- Creativity
- Leadership skills
- Copy editing
- AP style guidelines
- Networking skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork
- Interviewing skills
- Research
- Content creation
Timeline
Writer/ Reporter/ Storyteller
Omaha Area Board Of REALTORS®
09.2022 - Current
Freelance writer
Self
03.2006 - Current
Paginator/ Art Department of Omaha World-Herald, Newsroom
Omaha World-Herald
08.2003 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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