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Peter Erikson
Fact-Checker/Senior Copy Editor
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Years of graduate school
Professional Summary
* Polish generative AI and true-crime stories and video podcasts
* Understand AP and Chicago style guides
* Ran 14-member copy desk for a large publication in Central California
* Selected stories and ensured deadlines were met as news editor for Asia-Pacific Stars and Stripes in Tokyo for the U.S. government
Medical Break
* Non-traumatic injury to brain and spinal column necessitated rest, imaging tests and doctor appointments at UC San Francisco from June 2023 to August 2024.
Work History
Fact-Checker/Senior Copy Editor
Accuracy Matters
San Francisco, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Write, edit, proofread, and fact-check work for clients and organizations
- Research and write articles on such subjects as education, business, tech and generative AI.
- Maintain skills in SEO, CMS, Photoshop, AP and Chicago styles, and digital media
- Edit podcasts
Copy Editor
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco, CA
2017 - 2023
- Worked closely with reporters, assignment editors, photographers and graphics editors
- Edited projects, including "The Doodler" and "The Jessica Simulation"
- Ensured correct grammar and style for all content
- Reduced mistakes and improved consistency in stories
- Ensured clear, concise and accurate content that reflected the author's voice
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Communication
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT 2019 - 2021
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CAAccomplishments
EDITING PROJECTS, WITH LINKS
● The Doodler: https://tinyurl.com/ypjyenhu
● The Jessica Simulation https://tinyurl.com/2mr9at4d
● Conservation Investment Strategy for Russian Far East: https://tinyurl.com/3nj57r6k
STORIES I HAVE WRITTEN, WITH LINKS
● Some school districts hike top administrator pay: tinyurl.com/22794b49
● Who's in your family tree?: tinyurl.com/44adv2af
● Tokyo's entertainment scene is a family affair: tinyurl.com/2p934tjh
Links
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pwerikson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/eriksoneditor
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/petererikson/
Instagram: /www.instagram.com/petererikson/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@petererikson09
Skills
- Social media
- Writing, editing, fact-checking
- AP/Chicago style
- Microsoft Word, Excel, etc
- Slack, Canva, HTML
- Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Generative AI, ChatGPT, Bard, Claudeai
- SEO
- Copy Editing
- Selecting photos
- Sports coverage
- Headline writing
- Story pitching
- Posted and promoted articles on social media to engage target audiences
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork from home optionFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsCareer advancementQuote
I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts.
Abraham Lincoln
Interests
Correcting Errors
Software
InDesign
Timeline
Fact-Checker/Senior Copy Editor
Accuracy Matters
03.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Professional Communication
Southern Utah University
2019 - 2021
Copy Editor
San Francisco Chronicle
2017 - 2023
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
San Francisco State University