I am a seasoned content professional with over 15 years of copy editing, proofreading, and writing experience across academic publishing, educational technology, and entertainment. I’m deeply familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style and thrive in deadline-driven, collaborative environments. Currently, I serve as Senior Manager, Editorial at Concord in Los Angeles, where I edit press releases, liner notes, and packaging copy, manage the in-house style guide, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity, accuracy, and legal compliance. My past roles include Associate Proofreader at Paramount Pictures, Academic Editor at HotChalk, Instructor at Carnegie Mellon University, and Associate Copy Editor at Cengage Learning, where I developed content standards and supported diverse academic disciplines.

Julianne Jigour

I am a seasoned content professional with over 15 years of copy editing, proofreading, and writing experience across academic publishing, educational technology, and entertainment. I’m deeply familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style and thrive in deadline-driven, collaborative environments. Currently, I serve as Senior Manager, Editorial at Concord in Los Angeles, where I edit press releases, liner notes, and packaging copy, manage the in-house style guide, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity, accuracy, and legal compliance. My past roles include Associate Proofreader at Paramount Pictures, Academic Editor at HotChalk, Instructor at Carnegie Mellon University, and Associate Copy Editor at Cengage Learning, where I developed content standards and supported diverse academic disciplines.

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I am a seasoned content professional with over 15 years of copy editing, proofreading, and writing experience across academic publishing, educational technology, and entertainment. I’m deeply familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style and thrive in deadline-driven, collaborative environments.

Currently, I serve as Senior Manager, Editorial at Concord in Los Angeles, where I edit press releases, liner notes, and packaging copy, manage the in-house style guide, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity, accuracy, and legal compliance. My past roles include Associate Proofreader at Paramount Pictures, Academic Editor at HotChalk, Instructor at Carnegie Mellon University, and Associate Copy Editor at Cengage Learning, where I developed content standards and supported diverse academic disciplines.

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Work Experience

Senior Manager, Editorial at Concord
June 1, 2018 - October 27, 2025
Edit and fact-check press releases, liner notes, and packaging copy to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency. Manage in-house style guide and collaborate across departments to ensure legal compliance.
Associate Proofreader at Paramount Pictures
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Proofread marketing assets and international localizations, ensuring editorial compliance and accuracy.
Academic Editor at HotChalk
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Edited course materials for online university classes; collaborated with instructional designers to implement course content in learning management system; created in-house style guide and word list for developing content team.
Instructor at Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Taught dramatic structure and playwriting to undergraduate students; facilitated workshop discussions and provided detailed constructive feedback.
Associate Copy Editor at Cengage Learning
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Copy edited online digital content for over 22 academic disciplines in content management system; assessed work of freelance copy editors and provided targeted feedback to improve performance.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing at Carnegie Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing at Santa Clara University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services