I am a highly analytical and multifaceted professional with over 6 years of editing experience working on various periodicals, including online publications, magazines, and academic manuscripts. I possess strong research, analysis, and communication skills. My experience includes collaborating with various professionals to create and convey factual, relevant content related to complex issues in a concise, coherent manner, while preserving each author’s original intent.

Jessica R. Bade

I am a highly analytical and multifaceted professional with over 6 years of editing experience working on various periodicals, including online publications, magazines, and academic manuscripts. I possess strong research, analysis, and communication skills. My experience includes collaborating with various professionals to create and convey factual, relevant content related to complex issues in a concise, coherent manner, while preserving each author’s original intent.

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I am a highly analytical and multifaceted professional with over 6 years of editing experience working on various periodicals, including online publications, magazines, and academic manuscripts. I possess strong research, analysis, and communication skills.

My experience includes collaborating with various professionals to create and convey factual, relevant content related to complex issues in a concise, coherent manner, while preserving each author’s original intent.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

English Editor at MDPI
August 1, 2024 - Present
Complete English Edits for academic manuscripts submitted to MDPI on complex topics including energy, the environment, health, agriculture, technology, and politics, researching technical terminology where necessary to ensure accuracy. Ensure the grammar, punctuation, and style of the manuscripts uphold MDPI’s publication standards. Understand the tone and context of complex studies by various professionals to make necessary edits while maintaining each author’s original intent.
Managing Editor at Just Access e.V.
April 1, 2024 - Present
Lead a team of writers worldwide to curate content related to human rights, politics, and the environment, which involves staying informed of developing situations, providing the necessary resources, and prioritizing stories for publication. Collaborate with my team to curate and deliver factual, in-depth content tailored to targeted audiences by facilitating information sharing between writers and the editorial staff, providing constructive feedback to empower writers and create a supportive environment. Work with the Director and Marketing Team to improve content structure, media practices, and SEO to increase readership and the organization’s visibility.
Legal Research Fellow at Just Access e.V.
April 1, 2024 - Present
Research and analyze laws and policies relevant to JA’s ongoing cases and create concise reports of findings. Navigate complex topics to obtain nuanced analyses and policy recommendations to support JA’s submissions to human rights bodies.
Executive Editor at San Diego International Law Journal
May 1, 2020 - October 26, 2025
Fact-checked and edited journal articles related to international law, identifying information gaps and restructuring content as needed. Supported a team of editors to ensure the complex policies and laws being discussed were conveyed in a coherent, accurate, and accessible manner to relevant professional audiences. Collaborated with international legal professionals to curate and distribute factual, relevant content by working with them throughout the editing process, adjusting responsibilities and re-prioritizing work assignments when necessary.
Legal Intern at SD Legal Clinics – Immigration Clinic
May 1, 2020 - October 26, 2025
Acted as the main contact point between clients, the Clinic, and supervisors, communicating procedural client needs and creating weekly case reports containing a summary of services performed and ongoing issues. Managed multiple cases, adapted to evolving policy circumstances, and prioritized under tight deadlines to ensure applications were filled out, edited, and filed on time and correctly. Stayed up-to-date on daily changes to U.S. immigration laws and policies to ensure timely, informed decisions were being made. Gained extensive knowledge in strategy development and implementation in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with others to ensure mutual success when the stakes and pressure were high. Developed procedures to streamline case transfers and documents to facilitate future background research into the relevant immigration law.
Research Assistant at University of San Diego
January 1, 2018 - October 26, 2025
Researched, analyzed, and compiled sources and information relevant to supervisor’s book topic using library sources and online research databases. Communicated with supervising professor on a regular basis to update findings, deliver reports, and discuss any directional changes.
Legal Intern at Domestic Violence Clinic
May 1, 2018 - October 26, 2025
Worked with victims to educate them on their rights and help them navigate the legal system. Aided victims in filling out and filing restraining orders, reviewing their cases, editing personal application documents, and completing the necessary court documents.
Treasurer at San Diego Surfer’s Women’s Rugby Team
May 1, 2020 - October 26, 2025
Created budgets for three different seasons, planned fundraising events, and engaged with stakeholders. Ensured the organization complied with all relevant U.S. tax laws to maintain its non-profit status by filing the necessary legal documents.
Journalism Intern at Long Island Magazine
January 1, 2015 - October 26, 2025
Curated, wrote, and edited content and images in addition to handling social media outreach, advertising, SEO, and networking. Formatted content to the tone and style of the magazine.
Editor at Pulse Magazine
May 1, 2014 - October 26, 2025
Wrote articles, generated story ideas, edited peer content, aided in story development, and edited the magazine for publication.

Education

Master of Human Rights and Humanitarian Laws (LL.M) at Europa-Universität Viadrina
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Juris Doctor (J.D.) at University of San Diego
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
International Criminal Law and Legal Approaches to Terrorism at American University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Hofstra University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Hofstra University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

CALI Excellence for the Future Award – International Human Rights Law
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Immigration Law
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Outstanding Clinic Intern
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Other