Josh Sewell, Coordinator of Advancement Publications
Experience
Coordinator of Advancement Publications – August 2006 to present
Office of University Communications & Marketing, University of West Georgia
Writing for, editing and managing the production of major Alumni and Development publications. These include: Perspective, the biannual alumni magazine; Developments, the biannual donor magazine; and Honor Roll, the annual report. Major duties and responsibilities include conceptualizing and assigning content for publications as part of the editorial board; writing accurate and engaging copy; editing and proofing the work of publication team members; providing conceptual direction to designers; managing projects throughout production process from editorial meetings through design, printing and delivery; and meeting production schedules.
Film Critic – June 2006 to present
KISS 102.7 FM
Featured guest in a weekly movie review segment on local radio.
Film Critic – January 2002 to present
Times-Georgian
Writing a weekly film column for a small-circulation daily newspaper.
Multimedia Specialist – January 2004 to August 2006
Midway Macedonia Baptist Church
Wrote most of the information that reaches 2,000+ members, copy edited all documents released by the church, assisted with advertising campaigns, produced and edited multimedia projects and oversaw a 10-person team responsible for producing Saturday evening and Sunday morning services.
Features Editor – February 2001 to May 2003
The West Georgian , University of West Georgia
Wrote and edited stories, designed pages and supervised staff writers for the weekly campus newspaper.
Education
B.A. in Mass Communications (minor In History), 2003, State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
Areas of Expertise
- Experience in many communications fields, including: print, television, radio, public relations and advertising
- Proficient in AP style
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Proficient in multiple software programs on both PC and Macintosh
Affiliations
- Member, Georgia Education Advancement Council
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Member, Council for Advancement and Support of Education
