Samantha H. Kim

​​Education

New York University                                                                                                                           Jan. 2024 – Present

Master of Science in Publishing

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Ramapo College of New Jersey                                                                                                    Sept. 2018 – May 2022

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Photography

• Summa Cum Laude

• Dean's List Fall 2018 - Spring 2022

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Work Experience

L’OFFICIEL USA                                                                                                                                       New York, NY

Editorial Intern                                                                                                                               May 2024 – Sept. 2024

• Thoroughly researched the latest trends and news in fashion to pitch for stories for the L’OFFICIEL USA website.

• Effectively wrote 3-5 stories per day for publication on the L’OFFICIEL USA website.

• Meticulously built records in L’OFFICIEL USA’s CMS and assisted with editing content from L’OFFICIEL USA’s international partners.

• Efficiently assisted editors with planning, researching, communicating, and working on multimedia projects.

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Freelance Photographer                                                                                                                     June 2020 - Present

• Implements high-resolution Nikon and Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras along with a variety of lenses to capture hundreds of photographs at various events such as weddings, bridal showers, graduation portraits, street photography and nature photography.

• Engages with clients prior to the event to discuss their expectations, desired shots, and any specific moments they want captured, ensuring a personalized and tailored approach.

• Conducts thorough research and planning prior to each event to understand the venue, lighting conditions, and any specific requirements or requests from the clients.

• Carefully selects and edits the best images from a session in Photoshop and Lightroom Classic to ensure optimal quality and professionalism.

 

Ridgewood Medical Media                                                                                                                       Ridgewood, NJ

Publishing Intern                                                                                                                            April 2019 – Dec. 2019

• Efficiently acquired articles from authors for publication in each monthly edition.

• Coordinated and booked flights, hotels, and packing publications and supplies for trade shows to run smoothly.

• Managed circulation marketing by sending out publications to experts who wrote for the magazine monthly.

• Oversaw office and administrative duties including ordering office supplies and organizing and maintaining the office.​

 

Skills

Adobe Lightroom CC                                               Adobe Photoshop                                                 Adobe Bridge CC

 Adobe Premiere Pro                                                  Adobe InDesign                                                         Procreate

      Final Cut Pro                                                             WordPress                                                                  Wix

    Microsoft Sway                                                  Microsoft Office Suite                                            Google Workspace

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Certifications

 Elements of UI Design Coursera Certificate

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Contact

www.linkedin.com/in/samanthahykim ​​​