Executive Staff Project
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storyteller.writer.multimedia journalist
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USA TODAY
McLean, VA
Reporter
November 2011 – presentCover the retail industry and general assignment as a member of the personal finance team
Gannett Co. Inc.
McLean, VA
Project Coordinator
May 2011 – October 2011Assist VP of News and other executive staff in U.S. Community Publishing division with special projects and research on innovative journalism initiativesCoordinate and conduct interviews with executive editors and reporters at USCP sites to gather examples of best practices and new ideasMember, Talent Development Program class of 2011; chosen out of more than 500 applicants to be part of a recent college graduates who work for and develop careers in some of Gannett’s top markets
The GW Hatchet
Washington, DC
Web editor, special issues editor
August 2010 – April 2011Oversaw 10 special issues, including brainstorming, assigning and editing stories and working with layout staff on design themes for award-winning independent student paperManaged ; edited and wrote headlines and photo captions for web-only content; monitored and edited blog posts; created graphics, interactive maps and timelinesManaged social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Hootsuite, including uploading multimedia, photo albums, and tweeting articles
Senior staff writer
September 2007 – April 2011Covered Metro news; eg: D.C. gun laws, University of the District of Columbia, Inauguration 2008Covered campus news; eg: GW Radio, experience of transfer students, faculty salaries
Willamette Week
Portland, OR
Editorial intern
June 2010 – August 2010Wrote stories for print and online, posted blog entries, served on editorial team for alternative weekly newspaperCovered stories ranging in topic from medical marijuana to gay rights activism to environmental issues; assisted Pulitzer-Prize-winning reporter with story research
KOIN Local Six
Portland, OR
News intern
June 2009 – August 2009Answered phones, ripped scripts, logged tape, made beat calls, wrote stories, operated teleprompterShadowed reporters and photographers on assignment, conducted off-camera interviewsResearched stories, contacted public information officers, took calls from public for story background
The George Washington University
Washington, DC
Journalism and Mass Communication
September 2007 – May 2011GPA: 3.7 / 4.0Dean s List: Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009Relevant Coursework: Media Law, Global Media Seminar, Digital Media Technology, Editorial and Persuasive Writing, Feature Writing, Research Methods, Political Communication, Journalism Theory and Practice, Media Ethics, Online Journalism Workshop
Technical Skills: Final Cut Pro, Soundslides, HTML, WordPress, Photoshop, College Publisher, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Certifications & Training: CPR and First Aid, Certified Lifeguard
Activities: Member, Alpha Phi Fraternity; Crew Team 2007-2008
Interests: Running, Reading, Frank Sinatra, Piano, Cultural Literacy
2011 Roberts Prize recipient for academic achievement, professional promise and community service2010-2011 Larry King Scholarship Award recipient, established by the legendary CNN host to assist budding journalists
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