Doris Bongcac
Mandaue City, Province Of Cebu,CEB
Summary
Dynamic Senior Copy Editor with a proven track record at Inquirer Interactive Inc., excelling in content development and editing. Recognized for enhancing publication quality through meticulous proofreading and strong collaboration skills. Adept at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines, ensuring clarity and coherence in all editorial outputs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Copy Editor / Assignments Editor
Inquirer Interactive Inc. / CDN Digital
01.2019 - Current
- Edited articles for clarity, coherence, and grammatical accuracy to enhance overall quality.
- Collaborated with writers to refine content structure and ensure alignment with editorial standards.
- Implemented style guide revisions, improving consistency across digital publications.
- Mentored junior editors in best practices for copy editing and proofreading techniques.
- Developed and maintained editorial calendars to streamline production timelines effectively.
- Reviewed and approved final drafts for publication, maintaining high-quality editorial output.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines, maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Maintained open communication channels with cross-functional teams throughout project lifecycles, ensuring smooth collaboration between departments.
- Delivered high-quality edited materials by prioritizing tasks based on urgency level and resource availability.
Senior Reporter
Inquirer Publications Inc. / Cebu Daily News
10.2001 - 12.2018
- Investigated and reported on local news stories, ensuring accuracy and relevance to community interests.
- Developed compelling narratives through in-depth interviews and research, enhancing reader engagement.
- Collaborated with editors to refine articles, improving clarity and overall quality of published content.
- Mentored junior reporters, providing guidance on investigative techniques and journalistic standards.
- Analyzed trends in local events, shaping editorial direction to address emerging community issues.
- Managed breaking news coverage, demonstrating agility in high-pressure situations while maintaining integrity.
- Established relationships with key sources, fostering trust that led to exclusive reporting opportunities.
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Established a reputation for credibility through accurate fact-checking processes before submitting articles for publication.
- Strengthened editorial team collaboration by coordinating with designers, photographers, and other staff members for cohesive story packaging.
- Established and maintained contacts with variety of government offices, public agencies and community organizations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
St. Theresa's College
Cebu City, Province Of Cebu, PhilippinesSkills
- Strong editing skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Research and analysis
- Deadline-driven mindset
- Fact-checking
- Digital publishing
- Social media
- CMS experience
- Exceptional proofreading
- Content development expertise
- Superior language proficiency
- Advanced grammar
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Clear communication
- Relationship building
- Editing skills
- Content planning
- Keen eye for detail
- Deadline management
- Keyword optimization
- Interviewing skills
- Visual storytelling
- Editing and proofreading
- Writing features
- Editing articles
- Content development
- Document proofreading
- Community relations
- Maintaining standards
- SEO
- Research
- Headline writing
- Story pitching
- Event coverage
- Selecting photos
- Editorial planning
Timeline
Senior Copy Editor / Assignments Editor
Inquirer Interactive Inc. / CDN Digital
01.2019 - Current
Senior Reporter
Inquirer Publications Inc. / Cebu Daily News
10.2001 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
St. Theresa's College