Summer Kurtz

Editor & Writer

Message

Intro

Denver, United States

Broadcast Programming Coordinator at Colorado Satellite Broadcasting

Studied Writing and Linguistics at Georgia Southern University

Joined March 17, 2021

Skills

Languages

English

Native or Bilingual

French

Advanced

About

Summer has worn a variety of hats in her career, including as a Broadcast Programmer, a writer, and an editor for a number of online journals and magazines. She has also served in volunteer roles as an HR representative for the Boulder County Bombers non-profit roller derby league.

Experience

Colorado Satellite Broadcasting

Aug 2018 – Present

Boulder, CO

Broadcast Programming Coordinator

Successfully implemented new titling standards to stay relevant and mindful of social/political climate Utilized research data to inform programming decisions & maximize sales. Coordinated appropriate content and promotional integration to fulfill brand promises. Implemented new standards of procedure for clarity and to fulfill the brand promise.

Alternating Current Press

Mar 2018 – Jan 2019

Remote

Creative Editor

Provided feedback to writers & wrote acceptances/rejections. Communicated with Acquisitions Editor for final approval of work to be published. Discussed strengths/weaknesses to match the desired voice of the press.

TravelPride Magazine

Jun 2017 – Nov 2017

Remote

Senior Features Editor & Weekly Columnist

Edited & fact-checked articles for SEO & contributed content. Pitched & wrote articles that fit the website's mission & strengthened brand identity. Revised articles for improved formatting, grammar, clarity & persuasiveness.

Education

Georgia Southern University

Aug 2013 – May 2017

Bachelor of Arts, Writing and Linguistics