I'm a freelancer who specializes in editing and creative writing from the United States (but currently residing in South Korea). I’m a storyteller at heart with a background in journalism and editorial leadership. I’ve reported for newspapers, served as Co-Editor-in-Chief of my college’s News Center magazine, and written and edited for a Christian publication. My work spans published articles, visually driven stories, and social media content—one post reaching over 11,000 likes. I also have experience in video editing, graphic design, and digital marketing. --- Editor/Writer - Global Youth Christian Magazine May 2022 - Sep 2022 Coeditor in Chief - College NewsCenter Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

Amanda Penrod-Jang

I'm a freelancer who specializes in editing and creative writing from the United States (but currently residing in South Korea). I’m a storyteller at heart with a background in journalism and editorial leadership. I’ve reported for newspapers, served as Co-Editor-in-Chief of my college’s News Center magazine, and written and edited for a Christian publication. My work spans published articles, visually driven stories, and social media content—one post reaching over 11,000 likes. I also have experience in video editing, graphic design, and digital marketing. --- Editor/Writer - Global Youth Christian Magazine May 2022 - Sep 2022 Coeditor in Chief - College NewsCenter Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

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I’m a freelancer who specializes in editing and creative writing from the United States (but currently residing in South Korea).

I’m a storyteller at heart with a background in journalism and editorial leadership. I’ve reported for newspapers, served as Co-Editor-in-Chief of my college’s News Center magazine, and written and edited for a Christian publication.

My work spans published articles, visually driven stories, and social media content—one post reaching over 11,000 likes.

I also have experience in video editing, graphic design, and digital marketing.


Editor/Writer - Global Youth Christian Magazine
May 2022 - Sep 2022

Coeditor in Chief - College NewsCenter
Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor in Chief at Ensign College
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-Editor-in-Chief at Ensign College
January 1, 2024 - Present
Editorial leadership role during tenure; oversaw editorial operations and content strategy
Executive Assistant at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – IP Division (Creative Writing and Editing)
April 2, 2023 - July 4, 2024
Assists the managing director, four managers, and staff of 20; summarizes and files legal memos; assists with IP reports and contracts; processes documentation for a post site; completes expense reports and budgets; designs/edits/updates internal website pages; calendars and manages miscellaneous projects.
Executive Assistant at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Youth Magazine
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Performed administrative duties for division director, four managers, and staff of 20+. Completed expense reports, managed staff budgets, calendars, travel plans, websites, onboarding, and events while improving current systems and creating guides for future employees.
Writer / Editor Intern at BYU-Hawaii - The Strength of Youth & The Friend (magazines)
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Created and edited content for world-wide audience (digital and print); managed multiple magazine departments and projects; selected, proofread, and edited submissions; assisted in delivering specific messages and content according to team initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English (Creative Writing Emphasis) at Brigham Young University - Hawaii
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Entrepreneurship Certificate at Brigham Young University - Hawaii
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Digital Marketing Certificate at Ensign College
December 6, 2025 - May 4, 2024
Digital Marketing Certificate at BYU-Hawaii
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Bachelor of English, Creative Writing at Ensign College
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Bachelor of English, Creative Writing at BYU-Hawaii
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Digital Marketing Certificate at BYU-Hawaii
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Entrepreneurship Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
Digital Marketing Certificate
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Bachelor of English, Creative Writing
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Digital Marketing Certificate
January 1, 2022 - January 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet