Bonnie Baber's broad knowledge of publishing spans 33 years and has involved writing and editing for a variety of newspapers, consumer magazines and trade publications. For more than six years, she also served as a senior corporate communicator for a large publicly-traded company. She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where she earned degrees in Public Relations and Political Science. In her native New Orleans, she served as managing editor of At Home in New Orleans, a high-end lifestyle publication, and as a regular contributor to New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles and CityLife magazines. For years, she regularly contributed to various sections of The Times-Picayune and to its monthly retail shopping guide, WISH. Before this, she lived in New York, N.Y., where she served as a senior editor at Fairchild Publications (parent companies a.k.a. Capital Cities/ABC and Condé Nast) and its variety of fashion-industry magazines, delivering timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers and manufacturers. She continues to keep abreast of fashion, lifestyle and home interior trends, regularly contributing to key publications. For three years, she authored an annual honorarium on the fashion industry for Encyclopedia Britannica's Book of the Year. Before moving to New York in 1993, Bonnie worked as a special sections editor for The Dallas Times Herald. During this time, she also helped launch a monthly magazine called Document, spotlighting Texas’ urban culture, art, fashion and local celebrities. She has built a strong portfolio with celebrity profiles, entertainment critiques and other contributions. Email: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Specialties: editing, writing for different audiences, online & print publications management, print production, copy editing, internal & external communications, public relations, media relations

Bonnie Baber

Bonnie Baber's broad knowledge of publishing spans 33 years and has involved writing and editing for a variety of newspapers, consumer magazines and trade publications. For more than six years, she also served as a senior corporate communicator for a large publicly-traded company. She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where she earned degrees in Public Relations and Political Science. In her native New Orleans, she served as managing editor of At Home in New Orleans, a high-end lifestyle publication, and as a regular contributor to New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles and CityLife magazines. For years, she regularly contributed to various sections of The Times-Picayune and to its monthly retail shopping guide, WISH. Before this, she lived in New York, N.Y., where she served as a senior editor at Fairchild Publications (parent companies a.k.a. Capital Cities/ABC and Condé Nast) and its variety of fashion-industry magazines, delivering timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers and manufacturers. She continues to keep abreast of fashion, lifestyle and home interior trends, regularly contributing to key publications. For three years, she authored an annual honorarium on the fashion industry for Encyclopedia Britannica's Book of the Year. Before moving to New York in 1993, Bonnie worked as a special sections editor for The Dallas Times Herald. During this time, she also helped launch a monthly magazine called Document, spotlighting Texas’ urban culture, art, fashion and local celebrities. She has built a strong portfolio with celebrity profiles, entertainment critiques and other contributions. Email: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Specialties: editing, writing for different audiences, online & print publications management, print production, copy editing, internal & external communications, public relations, media relations

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Bonnie Baber’s broad knowledge of publishing spans 33 years and has involved writing and editing for a variety of newspapers, consumer magazines and trade publications. For more than six years, she also served as a senior corporate communicator for a large publicly-traded company. She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where she earned degrees in Public Relations and Political Science. In her native New Orleans, she served as managing editor of At Home in New Orleans, a high-end lifestyle publication, and as a regular contributor to New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles and CityLife magazines. For years, she regularly contributed to various sections of The Times-Picayune and to its monthly retail shopping guide, WISH. Before this, she lived in New York, N.Y., where she served as a senior editor at Fairchild Publications (parent companies a.k.a. Capital Cities/ABC and Condé Nast) and its variety of fashion-industry magazines, delivering timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers and manufacturers. She continues to keep abreast of fashion, lifestyle and home interior trends, regularly contributing to key publications. For three years, she authored an annual honorarium on the fashion industry for Encyclopedia Britannica’s Book of the Year. Before moving to New York in 1993, Bonnie worked as a special sections editor for The Dallas Times Herald. During this time, she also helped launch a monthly magazine called Document, spotlighting Texas’ urban culture, art, fashion and local celebrities. She has built a strong portfolio with celebrity profiles, entertainment critiques and other contributions.

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Specialties: editing, writing for different audiences, online & print publications management, print production, copy editing, internal & external communications, public relations, media relations

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Freelance Writer/Editor/Proofreader/Communications Pro at Sparrow Song Productions
January 1, 2010 - Present
Manage own freelance editorial business resulting in contributions to various online platforms and print publications. Offer clients writing, editing and proofreading services such as press releases, newsletters, marketing materials and social media content.
Senior Communications Specialist at Stewart Enterprises, Inc.
December 31, 2012 - September 13, 2025
Developed internal and external communications strategy to address and support business needs of a publicly traded company with 5,500 employees. Kept employees engaged and informed by simplifying complex subject matter into concise, clear and effective communications. Served as Managing Editor of corporate publications, including providing editorial direction and developing content for multiple employee newsletters. Worked with graphics team on layout of all materials and supervised quality by establishing editorial style and facilitating necessary rewrites. Crafted and delivered messages to support company initiatives and inform employees about organizational updates, procedural changes, policies and programs. Managed content on corporate website and intranet. As part of an integrated marketing communications team, I handled media inquiries and wrote speeches, presentations, news releases and video scripts.
Contributing Editor at The Times-Picayune
December 31, 2009 - September 13, 2025
Regular contributing writer and editor to this metro paper’s variety of community newspapers, special sections and its premier glossy shopping guide, Wish.
Contributing Editor at Renaissance Publishing
December 31, 2005 - September 13, 2025
Wrote a variety of feature articles for this family of top-tier local glossy magazines including New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles, City Life, New Orleans Magazine, and St. Charles Avenue. Wrote and edited regular departments such as Style & Beauty. For publications Northshore Report and City Business, reported on business trends, wrote company profiles, and penned heavily researched industry and technology features.
Managing Editor at At Home in New Orleans (div. of Cap Media, Inc.)
December 31, 2005 - September 13, 2025
Planned all content for this monthly lifestyle magazine specializing in interior design, art and architecture. Edited and proofread articles for style, grammar and compelling visuals. Developed editorial calendars and ensured that all work within the editorial and design departments progressed efficiently and was completed by deadline. Coordinated and styled photo shoots. Maintained staff, interns and freelancers.
Senior Editor at Fairchild Publications (div. of Capital Cities/ABC)
December 31, 1998 - September 13, 2025
Planned, assigned, edited and wrote content for leading fashion and retail industry news magazines, including Women’s Wear Daily, Footwear News, Daily News Record and Fashion Business International. By interviewing subject-matter experts and attending trade shows, delivered timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a readership of retailers, designers and manufacturers. Edited all copy for substance, style and visual effect. Collaborated with global network of bureaus, freelancers and photographers.
Managing Editor at Metro Publishing Group
December 31, 1994 - September 13, 2025
Supervised production of monthly newspaper editorials distributed to the U.S. and Canada. Assigned, edited and managed content under strict deadlines. Generated publicity for hundreds of brands by covering a variety of fashion, cultural arts, culinary, lifestyle and health topics.
Special Sections Coordinator at Plano Star Courier
December 31, 1993 - September 13, 2025
Produced a high volume of lifestyle and other special sections for several daily community newspapers. Wrote and edited copy, prepared layouts and supervised production.
Special Features Coordinator / Editor of Employment, Real Estate and Homefinder sections at Dallas Times Herald
December 31, 1991 - September 13, 2025
Developed and produced special features and sections for this metropolitan daily newspaper.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Public Relations at Southern Methodist University
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Southern Methodist University
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education