Briehn Trumbauer – Editor

Copy editor and proofreader specializing in cookbooks and sex + relationships books with experience at Hearst Books.

Overview

I’m a detail-oriented copy editor and proofreader who has worked on several Hearst Books titles. I specialize in cookbooks (including kids’ cookbooks), cocktail books, and sex + relationships books. I’ve also worked on a photo essay/biography and a self-help/motivational book.

I’m passionate about the evolution of language, and I believe that your voice needs to shine. I’ll offer thorough feedback and edits with the understanding that the final decisions are yours.

I’m always open to learning about new subjects and reading new material. I look forward to collaborating with you!

Services

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Non-Fiction

Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Sex & Relationships

Languages

English (US)

Work experience

Proofreader

Tonic3

Jun, 2024 — Present

» Proofreader assigned to Citibank’s internal creative agency, Skyline @ Citi » Review a wide range of communications, from client statements to marketing emails, social media ads, mortgage direct mail, and more » Work closely with project managers, designers, copywriters, and fellow proofreaders to deliver error-free assets to clients » Help maintain the in-house style guide

Copy Editor

Hearst

Jul, 2018 — Jul, 2023 (almost 5 years)

» Copyedited all editorial pages for each print issue of Cosmopolitan magazine via InCopy; proofread pages assigned to deputy copy chief » Liaised with editors, designers, fact-checkers, and deputy managing editor to troubleshoot any problems and move pages forward efficiently » Helped create an inclusive writing addendum to in-house style guide; maintained and updated style guide » Copyedited 50+ Cosmopolitan dot com stories per day and managed digital copyediting story tracker in Google Sheets; copyedited weekly newsletters » Proofread graphics text and captions for social assets posted on Apple News, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and YouTube » Reviewed content and functionality of Apple News edition’s builds; copyedited award submissions for ASJA, ASME, NYPC, and Webbys, among others » Hearst Books freelance work: Proofread 200-page books for brands such as Cosmopolitan, Delish and Delish Kids, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health, Prevention, Quick and Simple, Town and Country, and Women’s Health