PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE WRITER & EDITOR
Various publications and clients
December 2007-present
Write articles for print and online magazines and websites about food, travel, nightlife and culture in Istanbul and Turkey.
Provide editing services for a variety of manuscripts and clients.
COPYEDITOR
Oxford Business Group
February 2008-present
Edit annual investment guides and website material focusing on emerging markets in Turkey, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
Work with non-native English speakers to improve their grammar and writing skills.
POLITICAL JOURNALIST
Wichita Eagle (newspaper)
August 2008-July 2007
Covered country politics; tax, zoning and development issues; and major county-funded projects.
Averaged more than six stories per week.
Reported extensively on a highly controversial and contentious stadium deal.
Led a team of reporters and editors in analyzing articles from the past year and selecting the top stories for competitions.
POLITICAL JOURNALIST
Bucks County Courier Times (newspaper)
May 2005-August 2006
Wrote daily and in-depth trend stories about political developments in local governments and a resurgence in historic building renovation.
Averaged five stories per week.
CRIME JOURNALIST
Philadelphia Daily News
January 2005-June 2005
Reported breaking news under extremely tight deadlines during night shift.
PROGRAM DEVELOPER & BOARD MEMBER
Media Tank
November 2004-October 2005
Organized special events, including speaking engagements and panel discussions with national journalists; managed event logistics, including RSVPs, room and audiovisual setup and day-of-event management.
Help top officials brainstorm creative events to further the group's mission.
FACTCHECKER
Philadelphia Weekly
February 2004-July 2004
Confirmed the accuracy of articles, reviews, listings and editorials on deadline.
EDUCATION
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's of Arts, Journalism (minor in English), 2005
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
DILMER LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Completed Turkish courses 1, 2 and 3 (of 6).
SKILLS
Native English speaker, speak intermediate Turkish.
Extensive use of Microsoft Office programs, basic use of Quark Express.
Highly developed research skills, including Internet-based.
WEBSITE
The Written Word: www.barbarajisenberg.com
BLOG
Turkish Muse: www.turkishmuse.com
To request a copy of my resume, please send an email to bjisenberg@gmail.com.
