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Andrea Elin Anderson

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JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, WI

Education reporting intern (January 2013 – Present)

Work closely with the team of education editors and reporters to produce quality articles covering issues and developments in both higher education and secondary education systems in Milwaukee and Wisconsin

Use multimedia skills to create video and photo galleries to accompany and enhance stories written by education staff

Improving in education and investigative reporting, deadline, writing, enhancing multimedia and social media skills

Marquette Journal, Milwaukee WI

Marquette Journal College Life Editor and Reporter (December 2012 – Present)

Currently budget and assign stories for College Life department

Edit copy for content and AP style, have a meticulous eye for detail, humor, and writing style

Research, plan, and write on various topics related to other articles appearing in the monthly issues

Challenged to expand longform journalism

Progressing in editing skills and staff collaboration

Marquette University Student Media Interactive, Milwaukee WI

Study Abroad Blogger and Correspondent (August – December 2012)

Wrote three to four blogs a week pertaining to my study abroad experience in Madrid, Spain

Reported on topics ranging from traveling on a student budget, to cultural differences between the United States and Europe, as well as small everyday occurrences that struck me as appealing

Used a variety of multimedia platforms including video, photography, and slideshows

Blog address: http://andreaelinanderson.weebly.com/differences-between-here-and-there.html

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee WI

Summer Interactive Entertainment Intern (June – August 2012)

Worked closely with online producers and Features department in daily production and development of Tap Milwaukee, Journal Sentinel's entertainment website

Posted stories online and created complementary content such as photo and multimedia galleries; recorded and edited audio and video packages; built and maintained special sections of the website; managed social media accounts

Worked closely with reporters, editors on enhancing stories for the web; promoted reader participation through online polls and engaging content

Used strong communication and collaborative skills in order to maintain quality production

Wrote several articles for Tap Milwaukee ranging from movie reviews, festivals, and expanding businesses

Challenged to master new software; progressed in multimedia, HTML, Photoshop, Clickability, feature writing and reporting, same-day production

The Marquette Tribune, Milwaukee WI

Social Justice and Religion Reporter (August 2011 – May 2012)

Produced two weekly articles regarding social justice and religious issues and developments on the Marquette campus as well as in Milwaukee

Jump started the Jesuit Journals, a series on an inside look into the lives of Marquette's Jesuits

Noteworthy articles include: “,” “,” and “”

Challenged to understand new material and report the subject in a clear, objective way; honed strong reporting, editing, writing, interviewing, and multimedia skills

Marquette University, Ahmedabad, India

Teaching Assistant (December 2011 – January 2012)

Lead two teams of four to five St. Xavier's journalism students in telling stories in multimedia format

Taught the students basic reporting and interviewing skills and how to use iMovie, Photoshop, iPhoto and Audacity which they then used to complete a written, photo and video story that was showcased on each teams website

Participated in an international cross-cultural experience and exchange by learning the culture and language from the St. Xavier students and faculty while we assisted in learning new technology that we are proficient in

Milwaukee Magazine, Milwaukee, WI

Editorial Intern (September – December 2011)

Contributed to and wrote monthly articles for the Insider section as well as The Mil, regarding local residents, icons, restaurants and shops in the Milwaukee community

Wrote “,” an article on a famous Milwaukee car restoration company and owner, for the Insider section

Fact-checked and copyedited stories to be published in the monthly issue

Developed reporting and writing skills to match specific publication and audience

The Marquette Tribune, Milwaukee WI

General Assignments Reporter (January – May 2011)

Pitched and produced weekly, educational articles that informed the Marquette community of local and current events

Undertook several last minute stories and collaborated with the staff to create quality work with other student media outlets.

Progressed in writing and interviewing skills

SKILLS

Proficient in Spanish, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro 7, Final Cut Pro 10, Audacity, Soundslides, online content managing systems AP style,

Working knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML, InDesign,

LEADERSHIP AND HONORS

J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication Dean’s List (Fall 2011 – Present)

Lambda Pi Eta, communication studies honor society member (Fall 2011 – Present)

Milwaukee Press Club Awards for Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism 2011 Best News Story finalist, third place

Alumni Association of the College of Saint Teresa Scholarship (Spring 2011 – Present)

Marquette University Active Minds chapter, president (January 2011 – February 2012)

National Residence Hall Honorary, member (April 2011 – May 2012)

Marquette University Ignatius/Magis Scholarship (Fall 2010 – Present)

EDUCATION

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Arts Degree, expected May 2013

Major: Journalism and Spanish GPA: 3.5/4.0

Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain (August – December 2012)

Extensive study of the Spanish language and culture through classroom, host family, and travel experiences. Learned valuable lessons in cultural diversity, foreign relations, cross-cultural exchange, and became proficient in Spanish.

Worked for Marquette University Student Media Interactive as a foreign correspondent reporting on cultural differences and experiences.

Marquette University, Cagli, Italy – (June 2011)

Achieved proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, and web design after producing feature article, photo essay, video, and website.

Website address: http://www.caglimarquette.com/2011/groupkickass.php

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