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The Office of Communications and Public Affairs’ Editorial Team brings decades of professional editing experience, including extensive work with major newspapers such as The Baltimore Sun and USA TODAY. The team covers internal events and edits projects of all sizes for clients across UMB’s central administration and seven schools.

  • What We Offer

    Our Editorial Team provides clear, accurate, and effective communication support for your projects, including:

    • Content consultation
    • Writing for print and digital platforms
    • Copy editing for clarity and consistency
    • Proofreading for final review
    • Editorial style and grammar expertise

  • Request Editorial Services

    Need editing or writing support? Submit a request and upload your Word document to get started.

    Important notes:

    • Choose “editorial only” on the request form if your project does not require design.
    • If your project includes design, the Editorial Team will coordinate with the Design Team.

    Submit a Work Order

How Editorial and Writing Services Work

  • To request editing or writing services, fill out a design request form and select “editorial only” or send a Word document to the Editorial Team through a design request form.
  • The Editorial Team edits the Word document and sends a Track Changes copy (which will show what has been edited) and a clean copy back to the client. 
  • The client reviews Editorial’s edits and accepts the edits, or the client sends back a Track Changes Word document with further edits.
  • Editorial reviews the client’s edits and creates a clean copy of the Word document for the Design Team if the project includes a design element.
  • If the project includes a design element, the Editorial Team proofreads the first draft of the design. 
  • The edited version is sent to the client for approval. 
  • The proofreading process continues as needed. 

Editorial Services

Our Editorial Team provides a range of services to support clear, accurate, and effective communication across UMB.

Our editors offer expert guidance on planning, shaping, and presenting your content, helping you determine the most effective approach for creation and publication. 

  • Clarify your goals and audience to ensure your message is clear, purposeful, and aligned with UMB priorities.
  • Recommend structure, tone, and format so your content is organized, engaging, and appropriate for the platform.
  • Review drafts or concepts to identify gaps, strengthen messaging, and streamline the development process.

Our experienced copy editors ensure your content is clear, accurate, consistent, and aligned with UMB’s editorial style guidelines. 

  • Strengthen clarity and flow by refining sentence structure, transitions, and overall readability.
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy in terminology, names, titles, data, and institutional style.
  • Apply grammar, punctuation, and usage standards to produce professional, publication-ready content.

We provide final reviews of your materials to identify and correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting issues before publication or distribution.

  • Identify and correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that may have been missed in earlier drafts.
  • Check formatting, consistency, and adherence to style across headings, captions, lists, and other elements.
  • Verify final accuracy and completeness before your content is printed, posted, or shared.

In addition to editing, our editors can be hired to write compelling news stories, features, and event coverage for print and online platforms.

  • Develop news stories, features, and event coverage for print and digital platforms.
  • Create compelling narratives and messaging that highlight UMB priorities, initiatives, and achievements.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling.

New to Working with the OCPA Marketing Team?

Schedule a meeting with someone from our knowledgeable marketing team to learn more about the project process and the services we offer.

Email the marketing team!

Self-Service Resources for Editorial

Elm Weekly Guidelines Laurels Submission Guidelines Print Style Guide Submit Calendar Events, Accolades

Examples of Editorial Work

Mdental - Alumni Magazine M-Dental Cover
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
2024 Impact Report 2024 Impact Report
Endowment Financial Report Endowment Report Cover
Legislative Session Impact Report Legislative Session Impact Report
MPowering the State MPowering the State Cover

Writing Examples

The Editorial Team writes stories for Universitywide events and initiatives such as Founders Week, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Black History Month Celebration, Employee of the Month Awards, the Employee Service and Recognition Luncheon, and more.

The team also offers writing services on a limited basis to UMB departments and the seven schools on a billable basis. Here are examples of the team’s writing: 

  • UMB Honors Service Dogs with ‘Dogtorate’ Degrees

    Make no bones about it: These dogs are a breed apart. The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) honored therapy and service dogs during Paws to Honor: UMB Service and Therapy Dog Awareness Day on June 13 in which “dogtorate” degrees were “confurred” on the companions of three recent graduates.

    Read UMB Honors Service Dogs with ‘Dogtorate’ Degrees

  • William Groh mans the front desk at UMB Police and Public Safety’s Pine Street Annex.

    William Groh: 60 Years and Counting at UMB

    Police and Public Safety celebrates the remarkable service milestone of its beloved security officer whose tenure at the University began in 1964 and includes 30-plus years as a police officer.

    Read William Groh: 60 Years and Counting at UMB

  • Adam C. Puche, PhD

    Founders Week 2024: Educator of the Year Adam C. Puche, PhD

    The School of Medicine’s anatomy program leader is lauded for his effective teaching style, innovative learning technologies, and work heading the first anatomy lab renovation on campus in 50 years.

    Read Founders Week 2024: Educator of the Year Adam C. Puche, PhD

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