Mississippi Magazine names new editor
Melanie Mullen Ward has been named managing editor of Mississippi Magazine. A Delta native, Melanie has been a resident of Jackson since 2000. She is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. Her previous work experience includes work for a Jackson law firm performing research and writing medical reviews and analysis. She has edited two magazines for the Junior League of Jackson, Tattler and Mistletoe Tidings. She has also served as the Junior League of Jackson’s publisher overseeing the production of Tattler, Tattler Notes, and Tidings magazines. Melanie has performed freelance writing for various publications and prepared media print for a commercial and residential real estate firm. Prior to joining Mississippi Magazine, she worked for the Northside SUN newspaper and magazine in Jackson. In 2007 and 2008 she won awards from the Mississippi Press Association for her graphics and advertising work.
She volunteers with the Jackson Symphony League preparing and editing their newsletter. Additional volunteer work consists of working with the Junior League’s Mississippi Children’s Museum’s communications committee.
Through her previous experience in writing, graphics, and editing she is equipped to lead Mississippi Magazine into the future. Melanie is the daughter of Mary Frances and Lloyd Mullen of Hattiesburg. She and her husband Locke live in Jackson with their daughter Mary Pender.
If you would like to request more information or would like to schedule an interview, please email your request to editor@mismag.com.
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CONTACT: MELANIE WARD, EDITOR
601.982.8418 OR editor@mismag.com