PAUL D. WURSTER
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging editorial position that offers opportunities for learning and increased responsibility.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2016 – April 2018
MANAGING EDITOR – LEARNING SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL
June 2014 – February 2016
BOOK EDITOR – INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION (ISTE)
Sept. 2012 – June 2014
GRADUATE TEACHING FELLOW – UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
Sept. 2009 – Sept. 2012
MANAGING EDITOR – INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION (ISTE)
June 2006 – Sept. 2009
ASSISTANT EDITOR (ISTE)
March 2001 – March 2006
COPY EDITOR/REPORTER – THE SPRINGFIELD NEWS
August 1999 – March 2001
SPORTS EDITOR/EDUCATION REPORTER - THE COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
EDUCATION
University of Oregon
Master of Science: Media Studies
2012 – 2014
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Science: Journalism
1996 – 1999
Lane Community College
General Studies: Performing Arts
1985 – 1988
AWARDS, HONORS, CERTIFICATES
T. Neil Taylor Award for Outstanding Master's Thesis
University of Oregon (2014)
Kapa Tau Alpha
National honor society in journalism and mass communication (1999)
Website: www.paulwurster.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/paul.wurster.39
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paul_Wurster
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-wurster-b9b56921
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging editorial position that offers opportunities for learning and increased responsibility.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2016 – April 2018
MANAGING EDITOR – LEARNING SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL
- Managed all aspects of print and digital publishing operations for an education professional development company for two years.
- Negotiated and processed contracts with authors, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Created project schedules and led editorial team through all phases of production.
- Edited and proofread books and other publications focused on assessment, evaluation, and teaching techniques.
- Collaborated with authors, copy editors, and designers to meet strict deadlines.
- Acquired printing estimates based on specific specs and worked with print reps to schedule printing and shipping needs.
- Reviewed and approved all sub-contractor and vendor invoices. Expedited book to e-book conversion and distribution with outside vendors.
- Distributed bibliographic information and print files to book distributors and sellers, translation rights agents, and license rights buyers.
- Prepared and delivered print files to vendors for print-on-demand distribution worldwide.
June 2014 – February 2016
BOOK EDITOR – INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION (ISTE)
- Led the acquisition of new book titles and authorship in the field of educational technology.
- Developed professional relationships and collaborated with thought leaders in the field to develop professional development resources.
- Reviewed book proposals and manuscripts for possible publication.
- Negotiated and managed author contracts.
Sept. 2012 – June 2014
GRADUATE TEACHING FELLOW – UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
- Instruct undergraduate students in journalism and communication courses.
- Led media production labs, facilitate exams, and grade student writing and editing, video production, and website page design.
- Facilitated courses using a variety of classroom management systems, including Blackboard, Lore, and Iversity.
Sept. 2009 – Sept. 2012
MANAGING EDITOR – INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION (ISTE)
- Coordinated all activities of magazine production, publication, and distribution.
- Reviewed proposals and drafts for possible publication, discussed relevant topics, and determined subject material.
- Drafted and edited written material, verified accuracy of data, aligned content to organizational goals, style guidelines, and standard rules of composition and grammar.
- Created print and digital marketing materials and messaging for promotional programs.
- Compiled and organized publication archives and files of work for distribution and reprinting.
- Verified copyright of editorial content and facilitated organization's permissions granting and translation rights programs.
- Prepared and edited figures, drawings, and image files for publication.
- Developed and implemented social media strategies to promote organizational initiatives and offerings.
- Conferred with print and distribution vendors, established technical specs for print/digital publication.
- Reviewed published materials and recommended revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
- Interviewed production and pre-press personnel and read trade journals to familiarize with new printing technologies and production methods.
- Facilitated national conference presentations, arranged public appearances, and staffed exhibit booths to increased product and service awareness.
- Served as internship mentor for the Johns Hopkins University Graduate Certificate Program.
June 2006 – Sept. 2009
ASSISTANT EDITOR (ISTE)
- Coordinated the production of three peer-reviewed educational research journals.
- Supported and performed all phases of publishing work, including editing and layout in accordance with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA).
- Facilitated double-blind peer review process.
- Managed online manuscript submissions system and database.
- Corresponded with authors and subject specialists.
- Created and managed production schedules.
- Coordinated distribution and marketing efforts.
- Posted content online and managed journal-related webpages.
- Followed market trends, industry developments, and technological innovations in the field of educational technology.
March 2001 – March 2006
COPY EDITOR/REPORTER – THE SPRINGFIELD NEWS
- Attended and reported municipal, county government, and school district activities.
- Established cooperative relationships with readership, civic leaders, and public interest groups.
- Conferred with sales personnel to produce and coordinate production of advertisements and promotions.
- Led staff meetings, generated/assigned story and photo assignments, and made daily news judgments.
- Edited a variety of news for grammar, length, tone, and for adherence to Associated Press style.
- Selected and edited photos in Adobe Photoshop, designed news pages using QuarkXPress.
- Updated and managed the newspaper's website and digital archive.
- Managed an editorial staff of seven in the absence of the senior editor.
August 1999 – March 2001
SPORTS EDITOR/EDUCATION REPORTER - THE COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
- Drafted and edited articles about sports events, teams, and local athletes.
- Regularly attended sports events, including high school games (football, basketball, volleyball, water polo, track & field, baseball, and softball), in addition to auto races, rodeos, bowling tournaments, and triathlons.
- Compiled, analyzed, and reported sports statistics on local leagues and area conferences.
- Wrote and edited articles on outdoor recreation, including hunting, angling, boating, BMX racing, hiking, etc.
- Gathered and reported PK-12 education news.
- Routinely attended and summarized school district board meetings.
- Regularly interviewed area politicians, city and county officials, business owners, and special interest group leaders.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with civic leaders.
- Wrote human interest stories, business news, and community news briefs.
- Edited press releases submitted by a variety of community and state organizations.
- Designed news pages using QuarkXPress.
- Coordinated/conducted photo shoots and edited photos using Adobe Photoshop.
EDUCATION
University of Oregon
Master of Science: Media Studies
2012 – 2014
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Science: Journalism
1996 – 1999
Lane Community College
General Studies: Performing Arts
1985 – 1988
AWARDS, HONORS, CERTIFICATES
T. Neil Taylor Award for Outstanding Master's Thesis
University of Oregon (2014)
Kapa Tau Alpha
National honor society in journalism and mass communication (1999)