CHARISSE V. MERCADO
Educational Background
Bulacan State University (S.Y-)
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Course covers a broad range of subjects including news writing, feature writing, sports writing, photojournalism, public relations writing, opinion writing, newspaper management, investigative journalism, environmental reporting, online journalism, and media law and ethics.
Conducted group research on the framing of suicide news stories published in selected Philippine news websites within-
Bulacan State University Laboratory High School (S.Y-)
General Isidoro Torres Memorial Elementary School (S.Y-)
Award: Class Valedictorian
Awards Received
1st runner-up in Best Thesis for Journalism
2nd placer, Editorial Writing English, Gawad Galing Plaridel 2017 (City of Malolos, Bulacan)
3rd placer, Poetry English, Tintagisan 2016 (City of Malolos, Bulacan)
Professional Experience
PMGBC Philippines Inc. – Copy Editor (September 2019–present)
I copy-edit news and feature articles submitted by writers to ensure quality.
I check for grammatical errors and paraphrase some sentences to make them sound better.
I fact-check the articles that were submitted to me to ensure accuracy.
I judge whether an article is publishable or not. I return the article to the writer if the quality is lacking and provide feedback on how to improve it.
I contribute to the brainstorming process of what stories will be written for the day.
I manage the websites and their social media pages by updating them regularly.
The Independent Singapore – Freelance Online Journalist (February 2019)
Wrote Asian and international news for the publication’s target audience
AffinityX – Digital Ad Trafficker (August 2018–November 2018)
Created media plan for onshore clients wherein advertising tactics for a campaign is discussed.
Uploaded advertisements for online viewing through Simpli.fi.
Managed and monitored the viewership and clicks of online campaigns
SPi Global – Copy Editor (September 2017–March 2018)
Copy-edited mathematics, science, and linguistics journals for an international academic publisher (Oxford University Press)
Mabuhay Newspaper (Bulacan) – Intern/Writer (April 2016–June 2016)
Wrote Bulacan-based news stories in the midst of election season. Stories ranged from business, crime, politics, community concerns, marginalized minorities, etc.
CLTV36- Intern /Production Assistant/Contributing Citizen Journalist (May 2016–August 2016)
Researched relevant materials (e.g., photos, videos, information) for a TV program
Assisted preparation of necessary materials (e.g., script, teleprompter) for a taping
Wrote and contributed Bulacan-based citizen video reports about community concern stories (e.g., a malfunctioning footbridge elevator at a nearby university, flooded public places during rainy seasons, traffic caused by unfinished road constructions, etc.)
Additional Work Experience
Florida Green Home, Appointment Setter/Telemarketer (July 2019)
This was a one-week gig in which I cold called Florida homeowners to offer them the company’s roofing services.
51Talk, Freelance ESL Teacher (August 2017–September 2017)
Taught the English language to learners aged 3 and above through an online platform.
Trained in handling young learners.
The Communiqué: The Official Student Publication of the College of Arts and Letters, Literary Editor -), Staff Writer -)
Wrote news, features, and opinion pieces relevant to the publication’s target audience
Conceptualized the overall theme of each issue’s literary page
Edited and critiqued literary pieces (fiction and poetry) submitted by writers
Participated in editorial board meetings
Seminars and Trainings Attended
8th Pandayang Plaridel Annual Fellowship of Campus Journalists (City of Malolos, Bulacan; March 29, 2017)
Rappler + United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) “Innovation + Social Good #2030NOW #HACKSOCIETY”(Makati City; September 9, 2016)
Journalism Exposition 2016: Honing the Media Paradigm Through Honing Responsible Journalists (City of Malolos, Bulacan; January 27, 2016)
Kumperensiya ng Sining, Kultura, Kasaysayan at Turismo (City of Malolos, Bulacan; January 20, 2016)
Hen. Gregorio H. del Pilar: Huwaran ng Kabataan, Gabay ng Nagkakaisang Bayan (Bulakan, Bulacan; November 14, 2015)
1st Plaridel Media Camp (Bulakan, Bulacan; August 30, 2015)
Learning Beyond Materials: The Technicalities and Art of Feature and Editorial Writing (City of Malolos, Bulacan; December 4, 2014)
Concepts of Intellectual Property Rights, Copyright and Plagiarism (City of Malolos, Bulacan; August 2, 2014
Licensing in the Field of Mass Communication (City of Malolos, Bulacan; August 2, 2014)
Campus Press: Asserting Rights to Freedom of Information (City of Malolos, Bulacan; September 15, 2012)
Online Courses Taken
Editing Mastery: How to Edit to Perfection (via Udemy.com)
Sales Scripts for Appointment Setting B2B Quick-Start (via Udemy.com)
How To Sing #1: Complete Vocal Warm ups & Voice Physiology (via Udemy.com)
Advanced Copywriting Strategies for Online Sales (via Udemy.com)
Content is King: Writing Killer Content for Web & Marketing (via Udemy.com)
SEO 2019: Complete SEO Training + SEO for WordPress Websites (via Udemy.com)
Dan Rather on Journalism and Finding the Truth in News (via Udemy.com)
Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential (McMaster University via coursera.org)
Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects (University of California, San Diego via coursera.org)
Personal Information
Birthday:June 17, 1997
Age:22 (as of November 2019)
Citizenship:Filipino
Work Skills
Team Player
Developed during my tenure as literary editor in a student publication. Important matters in managing a student publication were discussed during our regular editorial board meetings such as making most out of limited budget for publishing issues, handling negative feedback from our readers, editorial judgment on writing sensitive stories, and the like.
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
I have developed this during the course of my degree through class presentations and writing assignments which required me to meet people.
Copy-editing
I copy-edited journals for an international academic publisher. During my training period, the following topics were taught to me by my trainers: grammar, copy-editing conventions, following client-specific instructions for each journal title, how to code and edit using BaKoMa TeX and XML, the Chicago Manual of Style, and the Oxford Guide to Style.
Interests/Hobbies
I enjoy reading a variety of fiction, nonfiction, philosophy, and poetry books. I also spend my free time sharing my personal opinion about social issues on Facebook, particularly on topics like mental health awareness and suicide prevention, feminism, combating rape culture, human rights, and the like. Occasionally, I write short stories and poetry. My passion for creative writing has led me to meet various people in the creative writing industry via social media, ranging from amateur writers to award-winning veterans.
Character References
Ron Ron Lopez
Instructor at Bulacan State University
Journalist at Agence France-Presse
Internship Supervisor
(Former Correspondent at Mabuhay Newspaper and CLTV--Romulo Maturingan
Instructor at Bulacan State University
Junior Desk Editor at GMA News Network
College Publication Adviser (The Communiqué--Ma. Cecilia Mariano-Eugenio
Instructor at Bulacan State University
Thesis Adviser--Rhodney Teng
Former Supervisor/Team Leader-
