Tea Langston
Copy Editor and Writer
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
At Warner Bros. Discovery, I was the sole copy editor for the creation and launch of HBO Max, and later, the revamp and launch of Max. I wrote and edited ad copy for SVOD, TVOD and AVOD, as well as email newsletters and push notifications. I assisted copywriters across the company for multiple branches of WBD, including CNN, DC Comics, Discovery+ and the Magnolia Network.
I updated a brand new style guide for the streaming teams, as well as created a new style guide for the Magnolia Network. I wrote and edited multiple ad campaigns for multiple TV series and movies, such as The Barbie Movie, Flash, Euphoria, Mare of Easttown, Succession, Insecure and Rap Sh!t. Lastly, I was one of two editors for major franchise campaigns, The Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series and Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.
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With Omnific Publishing, I was the senior editor for seven published novels, copy editor for many titles and Publisher’s Reader for two brand new titles in 2015. I worked collaboratively with authors to ensure the novels were edited to perfection while keeping the authors’ voices in their stories.
Freelancing
Varuety, Rapp and Capital Group
As a freelancer with Variety Content Studios, I edited a production of written advertorials for 15 VCS and Variety’s print magazine, ensuring every article was clear, factual, compelling and in alignment with client messaging.
With RAPP, I assisted with copy editing and quality assurance for ad campaigns for Toyota. I edited digital and direct mail ads for new vehicles, sales and Toyotathon, as well as ensuring email ads worked for both mobile and desktop versions with proper coding. At Capital Group, I edited, proofread, transcribed videos and fact checked material including financial reports, fact sheets, marketing materials, exhibits, web content and other regulatory materials.
And the rest ...
As a freelance writer and editor, I have written and edited under multiple industries, including pharmaceutical, tech, education, real estate and automotive. I have edited textbooks and health insurance claims. I’ve written and edited terms & conditions, while also holding the responsibility of fact checking laws around copy. I’ve transcribed interviews and lectures, and written training manuals and how-to guides. I have the experience to adjust to any editorial team.
