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Mira Shah

Editor
MS
Pune, Indiamira.shah@example.comFictional sample
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Professional profile

Editor with an illustrative 11-year career focused on developmental editing, editorial systems and publication coordination. Core strengths include Structural editing, Copy editing and Style guides. Selected examples describe the challenge, contribution and handover materials.

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Professional experience

Jul 2022 - Present

Editor

Asterline Editorial Studio · Pune

Delivered defined workstreams in developmental editing, editorial systems and publication coordination, coordinating reviewers and delivery partners.

  • Created a shared editorial brief and worked with writers on clarity while preserving their voice.
  • Moved verification and permissions checks earlier in the editorial schedule.
Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

Editor

Northmere Editorial Studio · Pune

Supported progressively more complex work in developmental editing, editorial systems and publication coordination, with a defined review process.

  • Used structural editing and fact checking on assigned work; recorded decisions so colleagues could understand the approach.
  • Prepared handover materials and incorporated specialist feedback before closing the workstream.
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

Editorial Assistant

Cedarfield Editorial Studio · Pune

Built foundations through supported assignments, observation and practical feedback.

  • Assisted with copy editing and editorial planning, checking work with an experienced reviewer.
  • Kept organised work records and developed clear handover habits through supervised practice.
Mira Shah
Editor
WORK · EDUCATION · PRACTICE
Writing, Journalism & Publishing
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Selected writing & editorial work

Help the strongest version of a story emerge.
Work example 01 / illustrative

Long-form journal issue

Context

Commissioned pieces differed widely in structure and tone.

Contribution

Created a shared editorial brief and worked with writers on clarity while preserving their voice.

Prepared for handoverEdited sample issue and editorial notes
Work example 02 / illustrative

Editorial workflow design

Context

Late factual corrections disrupted production.

Contribution

Moved verification and permissions checks earlier in the editorial schedule.

Prepared for handoverWorkflow map and style-sheet update
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Education

2013 - 2015

Master's in Publishing

Asterbridge Institute of Professional Studies

Specialist study with a practice focus on structural editing and copy editing.

2009 - 2013

Bachelor of Arts

Cedarhaven College of Applied Studies

Foundation study, practical assignments and supervised learning. Fictional institution and qualification record.

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Professional development

2024

Structural editing - advanced practice workshop

Scenario exercises and peer review in developmental editing, editorial systems and publication coordination.

2025

Fact checking - reflective practice seminar

Applied learning reviewed through a bounded example and a written reflection.

Continuing learning examples, not licences or independently verified certifications.

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Practice & evidence notes

Creative practice
Developmental editing, editorial systems and publication coordination
Material status
Illustrative concepts, not published client commissions
Rights & credits
Replace with permission-cleared work and actual credits

Every employer and institution in this CV is fictional. The two work examples describe individual contributions; supporting artefacts and externally measured outcomes are not supplied. Replace example information with accurate records and permission-cleared work before using this CV.