EXPERIENCE
Robyn Turk
WWD Editorial & Administrative Intern | Fall 2016 | London l l l
Assisted with research for upcoming projects Researched news publications for relevant stories Transcribed interviews and other materials
Administrative tasks: answered the phone, made calls, took messages, kept schedules l
robynmturk.com | robynmturk@gmail.com New York-based fashion journalist with background in art, literature, and culture. Experience in New York, London, and France. Distinguished graduate of London College of Fashion. Able to work confidently under pressure and meet deadlines.
BEAT Magazine Founder, Editor, Director | Fall 2016 | London l Featured in Found in Translation exhibition at House of Vans London, February 2017 l Sourced contributors by contacting various publishing agencies, talent agencies, photographers, writers, and artists l Planned and arranged photo essay shoot Edited and organized all work Liaised with graphic designer for artistic decisions and layout choices l
FREELANCE WORK
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Content Writing Print Theorem | 2017 Wrote content for brand launch exhibition and press releases Oprent | 2017 Weekly blog post for online retail platform
CENT Magazine Editorial Contributor | Spring 2016 | London l Edited and reviewed content for quarterly magazine l Wrote, edited, and posted articles for lifestyle site Attended London Fashion Week and cultural events for research l Worked in a team to brainstorm and discuss ideas l
Narcissus | 2016 900-word art & culture piece for print magazine CHAOS Magazine | 2014-2015 Researched, wrote, and edited two news articles per week
Michael Kors Editorial Intern | Spring 2015 | New York Produced, edited, and input product copy l Assisted with daily writing projects for lifestyle site, press releases, and social media l Brainstormed product titles l
Copywriting Packshot | 2016 Brands: Brown Thomas, Van Gils, Tu for Sainsbury Sub-Editing Pretty Face | 2016
EDUCATION
Edited 8 articles and features for issue of magazine Tempo | 2016
London College of Fashion
Edited 300-page book on fashion business
SKILLS Programs: Indesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Package, MAC & PC Social Media: Strategies with Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Squarespace, Wordpress, Pinterest, Snapchat French
Journalism
Copywriting
Art Direction
Content Writing
Styling
Copy Editing
Organization
Proofreading
Time Management
Researching
Communication
Master’s of Arts | Fashion Journalism | December 2016 l Graduated with Distinction l Work exhibited in MA 2017 Exhibition l
Course Representative
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Thesis Project: Creation of a fashion and culture publication with complementing business report
State University of New York at New Paltz Dual Bachelor’s of Arts | May 2015 l BA in English with a concentration in Creative Writing l BA in Art History with a minor in French l Dean’s List l Published in Stonesthrow Review Fashion Institute of Technology Fashion in France and Italy | Summer 2014 l Summer program studying international fashion industry