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Maria-Alexandra Mortu

Maria-Alexandra Mortu

Journalist With Experience In Transcription, Editing And Proofreading
Bucharest

Summary

Experienced Reporter/Editor specializing in transcription and data annotation, with over 5 years of experience in content editing, transcription, and data processing.

Adept at managing high-volume transcription and editing, consistently delivering error-free articles daily with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and SEO optimization.

Skilled in analyzing complex data and structuring information for precision in both content creation and annotation tasks.

Proficient in CMS platforms and transcription tools (Vatis, TurboScribe), ensuring efficient and accurate content delivery under tight deadlines.

Fluent in Romanian and English, with strong attention to detail and the ability to quickly adapt to new tools and technologies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Reporter/Editor

Adevărul Holding
07.2021 - Current
  • Proficient in transcription and editing software, including Vatis and TurboScribe.
  • Experienced in text editing and document management using Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Grammarly, and Outlook, ensuring accurate content delivery and efficient communication.
  • Consistently maintained a typing speed of 66-80 WPM with 90-95.38% accuracy, ensuring efficient and precise transcriptions under tight deadlines.
  • Conducted manual audio-to-text transcription and editing of interviews that I personally conducted in both Romanian and English, laying the groundwork for subsequent use of transcription and editing software.
  • Extensive experience in writing, editing, and transcribing content in areas such as culture, history, and social issues.
  • Delivered high-quality, accurate content by editing for clarity and precision while maintaining high editorial standards.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills, consistently producing accurate transcriptions.
  • Improved content quality through meticulous proofreading and adaptation of interviews and articles, collaborating with editors to develop diverse and engaging content.



Reporter/Editor

GÂNDUL.RO
03.2020 - 06.2021

Managed the creation, real-time transcription, editing, and proofreading and/or writing of up to 20 daily news articles, including live broadcasts, official and unofficial speeches, and TV appearances for an online news platform.


Enhanced article visibility through strategic SEO techniques, improving search engine rankings and user engagement.


Selected and incorporated relevant images to optimize the visual experience for readers.


Managed content uploading in CMS, ensuring accurate formatting, SEO optimization, and timely publication of high-quality articles.


Daily translated news articles from various fields from English to Romanian, ensuring accuracy and clarity in conveying important information.


Additionally, coordinated cross-promotion with partner websites and promoted content on official Facebook and Instagram pages using text, images, and links to maximize audience engagement.


Scheduled posts for optimal reach and collaborated with external platforms to expand content visibility.


Demonstrated strong time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills by consistently meeting high-volume daily deadlines while maintaining editorial quality and accuracy.

Reporter/Redactor

Mediafax SA
3 2019 - 3 2020
  • Researched and produced daily news reports.
  • Managed real-time transcription, editing, and proofreading of up to 15 news articles per day, with a focus on breaking news and immediate publication.
  • Led cross-promotion strategies with partner websites and social media platforms to drive audience engagement.
  • Ensured content was optimized for SEO and met tight publication deadlines, while maintaining accuracy and editorial quality.
  • Translated news articles from diverse fields from English to Romanian on a daily basis, ensuring precision and clarity in conveying critical information.



Book Editor

SC EIKON BOOKSTAGE SRL
Bucharest, Bucuresti
02.2019 - 03.2019

Proofreader:

  • Ensured grammatical accuracy, consistency, and precision in manuscripts by correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. Maintained high attention to detail, consistently delivering error-free content.

Copy Editor:

  • Refined texts for grammatical accuracy, stylistic consistency, and tone. Ensured high editorial standards and precise language use, producing clear and concise content.

Manuscript Editor:

  • Collaborated with authors to improve content clarity, structure, and flow. Applied strong analytical skills to enhance readability and coherence.

Key Skills and Accomplishments:

  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, critical for producing high-quality, error-free content.
  • Managed high-volume workloads, consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining editorial quality.
  • Prioritized and managed multiple editorial projects, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Proficient in editing software and document management tools, including Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and CMS platforms.
  • Successfully handled complex editorial workflows, coordinating multiple rounds of revisions.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies and tools, integrating them seamlessly into workflows.

Press Monitoring Analyst

Mediafax Group SA
Bucharest, Bucuresti
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Developed concise summaries in English to provide essential information.
  • Accurately transcribed news articles using automated OCR applications, enhancing my experience in transcription.
  • Proofread and edited transcripts to ensure fidelity to the original text, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
  • Monitored and analyzed local and national print media content.
  • Input text into specialized applications to identify relevant keywords for clients.
  • Collaborated with communication teams to adapt media monitoring strategies to client needs.

Skills and Requirements:

  • Computer skills at user level, with proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools.
  • Strong attention to detail, ensuring high-quality output.
  • Experience in transcription.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Romanian And English Language - Languages, Literature, And Linguistics 2015 – 2018

University of Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania
04.2015 - 01.2018

High School Diploma (with Baccalaureate) - Social Sciences Education 2011 - 2015

"Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" National College
Buzau, Romania
04.2011 - 01.2015

Skills

Languages

Romanian
Native language
Engleză
Advanced
C1

Accomplishments

  • Increased transcription and data annotation efficiency by integrating AI tools like ChatGPT, enabling real-time language processing and text generation, significantly reducing manual effort.
  • Boosted accuracy in proofreading and content editing by leveraging AI-driven workflows, ensuring faster delivery of error-free content while consistently meeting tight deadlines.
  • Streamlined content creation processes through AI support for text structuring, summarization, and keyword identification, improving clarity and enhancing SEO performance across multiple projects.
  • Handled real-time transcription for live TV shows, official speeches, and public appearances, ensuring 95% accuracy and delivering error-free content under tight deadlines.
  • Transcribed and edited articles daily, maintaining high standards of clarity, grammatical accuracy, and consistency in tone and style.
  • Successfully managed high-volume transcription projects, consistently meeting deadlines for urgent and time-sensitive content.
  • Optimized content for SEO while proofreading and editing articles, improving visibility and search engine rankings for multiple news platforms.
  • Collaborated with editorial teams to enhance story structure and content flow, contributing to the development of compelling and accurate news pieces.
  • Utilized transcription tools (Vatis, Express Scribe) and CMS platforms, streamlining content management processes and ensuring efficient workflow.
  • Quickly adapted to new transcription software and editorial technologies, improving overall speed and productivity in transcription tasks.
  • Monitored local and national print media, applying OCR technology to digitize content and ensure fidelity to the original text.
  • Created detailed summaries in English for media content, ensuring accurate translation and meeting client-specific requirements.
  • Identified key information and relevant data points for data annotation projects, ensuring consistency and accuracy in categorizing and tagging content.
  • Provided editorial support for cross-functional teams, collaborating with data analysts, journalists, and project managers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of content.

Software

Vatis

TurboScribe

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

CMS

OCR

Grammarly

Outlook

AI Tools (ChatGPT)

Interests

Editing

Linguistic Technologies

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Timeline

Reporter/Editor

Adevărul Holding
07.2021 - Current

Reporter/Editor

GÂNDUL.RO
03.2020 - 06.2021

Book Editor

SC EIKON BOOKSTAGE SRL
02.2019 - 03.2019

Press Monitoring Analyst

Mediafax Group SA
08.2018 - 03.2019

Bachelor's Degree in Romanian And English Language - Languages, Literature, And Linguistics 2015 – 2018

University of Bucharest
04.2015 - 01.2018

High School Diploma (with Baccalaureate) - Social Sciences Education 2011 - 2015

"Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" National College
04.2011 - 01.2015

Reporter/Redactor

Mediafax SA
3 2019 - 3 2020
Maria-Alexandra MortuJournalist With Experience In Transcription, Editing And Proofreading