EXPERIENCE

Editor-in-Chief — Catalyst Literary Arts Magazine, September 2025 – Present

– Lead end-to-end production of Catalyst Literary Arts Magazine, overseeing copy editing, proofreading, content selection, layout and final publication across three issues.

– Managed editorial staff, workflow and deadlines to deliver complete issues within a 10-week cycle.

– Reviewed and line-edited all submitted work for grammar, style, voice, logic and concision before publication; flagged inconsistencies and enforced house style standards.

Content Writer — UCSB English Department Newsletter, 2024 – Present

– Research, write, and copy-edit original articles for a monthly themed newsletter distributed to faculty and staff.

– Collaborate with faculty and staff to gather updates, verify information, and meet publication deadlines.

– Edit and proofread all newsletter content for grammar, clarity, consistency and adherence to departmental style guidelines.

Social Media & Web Intern — UCSB Humanities and Fine Arts Division, 2025 – 2026

– Curate and publish multimedia content across the HFA website and social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube).

– Write, edit, and publish original news features and promotional copy in the division’s CMS.

Journalism Fellow — IEI Media: Berlin Beyond Borders, June – July 2025

– Completed an intensive international journalism program; reported on-the-ground stories requiring rapid fact-checking, source verification and sound news judgment under deadline.

– Interviewed Berlin residents, community leaders and subject-matter experts to gather diverse, credible perspectives; cross-checked sources to maintain journalistic accuracy.

– Produced a polished, publication-ready feature with clear editorial voice and meticulous attention to accuracy, style and tone.

Literature Editor — Catalyst Literary Arts Magazine, September 2024 – June 2025

– Curated and evaluated literary submissions, compelling narratives and distinctive voices aligned with the magazine’s editorial vision.

– Performed line editing on fiction, nonfiction and poetry, refining clarity, voice, structure and stylistic cohesion.

– Shaped story development by providing substantive editorial feedback on narrative arc, pacing and thematic depth.

– Mentored emerging writers through workshops and one-on-one guidance on craft and revision.

SKILLS

Copy Editing & Proofreading: Line editing for grammar, style, usage, voice, logic and concision; spotting typos and inconsistencies; enforcing house style

Editorial Systems & CMS: WordPress (web CMS); familiar with InCopy workflow; Google Docs; content scheduling and publication management

Design & Visual Production: Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom); layout design and print-ready formatting; visual branding

Publishing & Workflow: Magazine production (print and digital); deadline management; staff coordination; content curation; SEO headline writing

EDUCATION

University of California, Santa Barbara — June 2026

B.A. in English, Specialization in Creative Critical Practices

Minor in Professional Writing (Journalism)

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NATALIE RILEY natalieriley@ucsb.edu • (415) 378-9769 • Goleta, CA 93117

NATALIE RILEY

natalieriley@ucsb.edu • (415) 378-9769 • Goleta, CA 93117