Jovianne Figueroa

Manor Building, Veterans Village, Quezon City

jovifigueroa@yahoo.com

PROFILE

Exemplary writing and editing skills with extensive experience in creating different kinds and genres of written output for
office, newspapers, magazines, and online websites
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Highly experienced in public relations, field work, creative and journalistic writing, layout, and events management
Equipped with a working knowledge of website management and SEO
Fast learner with a high tolerance for stress
Able to work in a fast-paced environment developed from training and work experience in the demanding field of media
Creative, determined, and enthusiastic towards work
High computer literacy

WORK EXPERIENCE

Stories Editor and Digital Content Writer

StarStudio Magazine
May 2017 to present
Head StarStudio Magazines Stories section, which features long-form and exclusive articles
Plan, write, and edit content for StarStudio Magazines monthly print issue
Plan, write, and edit content for StarStudio Magazines Facebook page
Create and execute online promotional materials for StarStudio Magazine and other ABS-CBN shows and productions
Interview and write in-depth feature and profile articles on celebrities
Attend and cover events and press conferences, and publish stories for print and online platforms

Staff Writer and Social Media Content Editor

Foresight Books Publishing & Distributing Co., Inc.
July 2015 to October 2016
Handle, manage, create content, and update social media accounts for three titles: Asian Dragon Magazine, bi-lingual
business and lifestyle magazine; Asian Dragon Weddings, Chinese wedding magazine; and Eksena Magazine, lifestyle and
entertainment magazine
Create Asian Dragon Magazines online news and lifestyle portal, Lifestyle.AsianDragonMagazine.com
Manage, create content, and edit for Lifestyle.AsianDragonMagazine.com
Handle all articles, photos, and multimedia content for online website and social media accounts
Create Asian Dragon Magazines official magazine application, the Asian Dragon Magazine app
Update content and manage hyperlinks, multimedia, and promotion of Asian Dragon Magazine app
Create and execute online and multimedia marketing and advertising plans for Lifestyle.AsianDragonMagazine.com and
Asian Dragon Magazine app

Handle and perform editorial duties for Asian Dragon, Asian Dragon Weddings, and Eksena
Liaise with high and low profile contacts for public relations, marketing, and sales
Attend and cover events and press conferences, and publish stories for print and online platforms
Write and re-write press releases and advertorial copies for print and online platforms
Interview and write in-depth feature and profile articles on, but not limited to, business, lifestyle, entertainment, arts,
technology, events, fashion, and travel, to be published on print and online platforms
Handle miscellaneous written and multimedia content for print and online platforms
Take and edit photographs and videos for print and online platforms
Proofread and edit articles for print and online platforms

Handle and perform editorial duties for A Decade of Dragons coffeetable book
 Plan, organize, and execute for Asian Dragon Magazines 10th year anniversary celebration, which was attended by key
people from politics, business, government, and social circles
Coordinate with suppliers and handle a team to plan and execute company events and special projects

Editorial Assistant
Foresight Books Publishing & Distributing Co., Inc.
March 2014 to December 2014
Handle and perform editorial and administrative duties for three titles: Asian Dragon Magazine, Asian Dragon Weddings,
and Eksena Magazine
Perform admin support duties including, but not limited to, answering phone and e-mail enquiries, receiving and sending
correspondence, events planning and availability scheduling, typing and editing documents, indexing, filing, maintaining
database, transcribing, monitoring supplies, cleaning, and other office responsibilities
Work with a team to deliver a year-long plan of three magazines
Coordinate with writers, photographers, artists, assistants, media personnel, and wardrobe for feature and fashion
assignments and events
Organize and assist in product and talent photo shoots and interviews
Coordinate with secretaries or direct to high profile clients to set interviews and meetings
Act as first point of contact for general enquiries and transactions
Organize, prepare, and assist in company events
Write and re-write requests and letters for office and executive orders, and PR materials, write-ups, and articles to be
published in the magazine

Writer
Inquisitr.com
May 2015 to present
Research and stay on top of news and phenomena relevant internationally
Write and publish online articles covering topics on, but not limited to, entertainment, lifestyle, science,
technology, and gaming
Publish reviews and opinion pieces on technology and gaming
Create articles and content based from PR materials
Create and manipulate photographs and other multimedia supplements

Freelance Contributor
Speed Magazine
September 2017 to present
Pitch stories for publication
Interview and write in-depth features and stories on, but not limited to, technology, lifestyle, and gaming

Freelance Contributor
Woman Today Magazine
2015 to 2017
Pitch stories for publication
Interview and write in-depth features and profiles on, but not limited to, health, lifestyle, and entertainment

Intern / Apprentice
Esquire, Summit Media
Summer 2013
Transcribe interviews to be published in the magazine
Assist in product and talent photo shoots which includes physical tasks and support
Assist editor in pulling out and returning equipment and wardrobe

Intern / Apprentice
Pinoy Weekly, Pinoy Media Center
Summer 2013
Perform interviews, and field and legwork for news and feature articles
Cover the 2013 National Elections, World Press Freedom Day, and other press conferences and public demonstrations
Freelance Contributor
List25.com
2013 to 2014
Research and stay on top of interesting and amusing phenomena relevant internationally
Write and publish stories on Top 25 list
Publish lists as videos on YouTube page

Freelance Contributor
Avida Living Magazine
2013
Write and edit feature articles and profiles to published in the magazine
Write and edit PR articles and copies to be published in the magazine

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Vice Chairperson for Information and Propaganda

Union of Journalists of the Philippines UP Diliman
Head, 2013 to 2014; member, 2012 to 2013
Work with and head a team to plan and deliver articles for newspaper and online statements
Head a team and work with other committees and organizations to plan and organize fora, training and seminars,
and other internal and college events
Create information and publicity material to promote awareness on national issues and events
Write and edit for Tambuli, the official publication of the organization
Provide back-up and support during events such as set-up, crowd control, and registration

Auxiliary Vice Chairperson for Finance

Union of Journalists of the Philippines UP Diliman
2011 to 2012
Handle financial work as temporary head of finance
Work with a team to plan and deliver income-generating projects to finance the organization
Collect and handle cash transactions of organization

Feature Writer
Tining ng Plaridel UP Diliman
2012 to 2014
Write reviews and feature articles to be published in TinigNgPlaridel.net, the official publication of the
College of Mass Communication.
Perform legworks and interviews for feature articles
Work with a team of 13 to plan and deliver a semester of feature articles.

Editor-in-Chief
The Blue Quill
Editor-in-chief, 2009 to 2010; writer, 2008 to 2009
Write and edit for The Blue Quill, the official school publication of St. Scholasticas Academy
Work closely with Pima Printing Press for post-processing and layout
Work with and head a team to create story plans, assignments, coverage, and layout
EDUCATION

Certificate II in Financial Services

Tafe SA, South Australia
Completed May 2015

Bachelor of Arts Major in Journalism

University of the Philippines, Diliman
Completed April 2014, Cum Laude

St. Scholasticas Academy

Secondary education completed April 2010, Top 15 overall

COMPUTER SKILLS

Word Processors, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Excel for PC and Mac (Advanced)
Adobe Photoshop and InDesign for PC and Mac (Advanced)
WordPress (Advanced)
Microsoft Publisher, Paint Tool Sai, Adobe Premiere Pro, Sony Vegas Pro (Intermediate)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Sciences
Philippine Alpha chapter

REFEREES
Professional and character referees available upon request

SAMPLE WORKS
Long-form articles : https://www.scribd.com/user/4327332/Jovianne
Online articles : https://www.inquisitr.com/author/jovianne/
Creative output : https://www.behance.net/akosiboyjorge