I’m a writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in copywriting, editing, and proofreading, delivering SEO-friendly content and clear messaging for diverse audiences. I enjoy applying management, editing, and communication skills to help projects meet deadlines and hit quality goals. I excel in management, collaboration, and teaching in fast-paced environments, and I’m passionate about helping teams develop strong storytelling, structure, and accuracy while meeting tight deadlines.

Shyla Shank

I’m a writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in copywriting, editing, and proofreading, delivering SEO-friendly content and clear messaging for diverse audiences. I enjoy applying management, editing, and communication skills to help projects meet deadlines and hit quality goals. I excel in management, collaboration, and teaching in fast-paced environments, and I’m passionate about helping teams develop strong storytelling, structure, and accuracy while meeting tight deadlines.

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I’m a writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in copywriting, editing, and proofreading, delivering SEO-friendly content and clear messaging for diverse audiences. I enjoy applying management, editing, and communication skills to help projects meet deadlines and hit quality goals.

I excel in management, collaboration, and teaching in fast-paced environments, and I’m passionate about helping teams develop strong storytelling, structure, and accuracy while meeting tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Writer at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - Present
Ghostwriter at BCM, writing legal copy with an SEO-friendly tone and utilizing EEAT signals.
Editor / Proofreader / Script Supervisor at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - Present
Evaluated manuscripts, screenplays, comic strips, and other material as editor, advisor, and proofreader. Suggested improvements for dialogue, story structure, character development, and narrative; addressed accuracy and consistency of grammar, organization, and flow.
Lead / Manager at Warner Bros. / DC Comics
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Led royalty reporting on all forms of publishing, merchandising, media, and talent likeness for DC Entertainment properties and Alloy Publishing.
Royalty Analyst & Sr. Royalty Analyst at Warner Bros. / DC Comics
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Managed and trained local and remote team members across countries and time zones to meet tight deadlines; collaborated with technology team on automation and process streamlining; used ALFRED / ODIN via AWS for publishing data analysis; interpreted and translated long-form agreements and abstracts into a statement format; collaborated with other DC stakeholders on business performance; supported department enhancements; maintained and preserved legal and confidential documents via eDocs; reviewed work and approved workflows and payments.
Administrative Assistant at Warner Bros. / DC Comics
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Assisted with department enhancements, i.e., reporting process improvements; managed and preserved legal and confidential documents via eDocs; interpreted and translated legal materials; supported stakeholder communications and performance tracking.
Teaching Assistant at Missouri State University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Taught Media History and Media Literacy; created curriculum, lessons, and presentations; conducted lectures and group discussions; graded assignments.
Writing Consultant at Missouri State University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Advised students and faculty through writing, editing, and proofreading processes on academic and research projects; tutored students on professional and academic writing.
Writer at BCM (Freelance)
January 1, 2014 - Present
Ghostwriter for BCM, writing legal copy with an SEO-friendly tone and utilizing EEAT signals.
Lead/Manager at Warner Bros. DC Comics
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Led and managed royalty reporting for all DC Entertainment properties across publishing, merchandising, media, and talent likeness. Trained and supervised local and remote analysts across multiple countries and time zones to meet deadlines. Worked with technology teams on automation and process improvements; used ALFRED/ODIN via AWS for data analysis. Interpreted long-form agreements and abstracts into statement formats; supported stakeholders and business performance.
Royalty Analyst & Sr. Royalty Analyst at Warner Bros. DC Comics
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Analyzed royalties and analytics for DC Comics properties; prepared reporting across publishing, merchandising, media, and talent likeness. Trained and mentored team members across different countries and time zones. Collaborated with technology teams on automation and process improvements; translated long-form agreements into statement formats; supported DC stakeholders on business performance.
Administrative Assistant at Warner Bros. DC Comics
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Administrative support for the licensing/royalties department; maintained and preserved legal and confidential documents via eDocs; assisted with department enhancements and reporting processes; coordinated with cross-functional teams.
Lead/Manager, Royalties Analyst & Senior Royalties Analyst at Warner Bros. DC Comics
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Led royalty reporting for publishing, merchandising, media, and talent likeness; managed and trained global teams; collaborated with tech and legal teams; implemented data analysis and process improvements; maintained confidential documents.
Royalties Analyst at Warner Bros. DC Comics
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Performed royalties reporting across DC properties; supported data analysis and cross-functional coordination with global teams.

Education

Master's in Curriculum Development and Education at Ottawa University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Master's in English Literature and Creative Writing with a certificate in screenwriting and production at Missouri State University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's degree in Business Management and English at Ottawa University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor’s at Ottawa University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Masters at Missouri State University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Masters at Ottawa University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Master of Arts (Curriculum Development and Education) at Ottawa University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Master of Arts (English Literature and Creative Writing; Certificate in Screenwriting and Production) at Missouri State University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts (Double major in Business Management and English) at Ottawa University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Award of Excellence
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Publication: What Hobbits Taught Me About Friendship
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Award of Excellence
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Certificate in Screenwriting and Production
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Broadcaster Education Association - Award of Excellence
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Hello Giggles - Published short essay "What Hobbits Taught Me About Friendship"
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services