Resume
Work Experience
(For full resume, send an email to Jessica.booth@gmail.com).
2019 - Present
Editorial Director | The Catholic Telegraph (circulation 129,000 monthly)
Managing editor, graphic designer, and writer for newly launched Catholic Telegraph, a multi-award-winning monthly magazine.​ Cultivated and managed a 30-person team of freelancers, including: writers and graphic designers.​​ Managed in-office, hybrid, and remote six-person team, including: graphic designer, advertising sales manager, digital engagement, social media, video and photography content, and circulation.
2007-2019
Publications Editor | The Catholic Connection (circulation 11,000 monthly)
Managing editor, graphic designer, and writer for 128 issues of an award-winning monthly magazine.​ Oversaw hiring, managing, and fostering a body of freelance writers and photographers, ensuring they produced quality products and met deadlines. Oversaw and appointed members to the magazine’s eight-member editorial board. Copyedited each issue of the magazine to ensure accuracy prior to each printing.
2010 - 2019
Writer & Layout Artist | The Best of Times Magazine (circulation 50,000 monthly)
Planned and designed layout for 108 issues of the monthly senior magazine. Wrote a monthly book review column and feature stories. Won multiple awards for feature writing, design, photography, columns, and general excellence.
2017 - 2018
Freelance Writer | Verily Magazine
Wrote a variety of assigned articles on topics that included: pop culture, TV and book reviews, hot topics, and women’s issues.
Education
2002 - 2006
Centenary College of Louisiana | Bachelor's Degree in Communications
Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with emphasis in professional writing.
Software
- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Mac Native Software (iMovie. Photos);
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- Trello
- Click Up
- Wordpress.