Professional Experience Real Estate
Resume:
Jane Meggitt
Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
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WRITER/REPORTER
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and with attention to detail.
SEO expertise.
Sample portfolio: https://janemeggitt.contently.com/
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2000 – Present
Freelance writing
My work has appeared in publications including but not limited to NJ.com, USA Today; The Houston Chronicle; The Princeton Packet; Santa Cruz Sentinel; Motley Fool; LegalZoom; Zack’s; eHow Money; eHow Legal; eHow Pets; The Alternative Daily; Equine Journal; Hoof Beats; Sports Eye; The Chronicle of the Horse; Suburban Classic; Daily Puppy; Paw Nation Animals; mom.me and The Nest on business, personal finance, real estate, travel, equine, pets and other topics.
Ghost writer for top legal and other professional blogs and websites.
Demand Media Studios “Ace” writer, a designation received for high production volume and top research/grammar scores.
In 2012, two partners and I launched The Source, www.mycommunitysource.com, an online hyperlocal covering general news in western Monmouth and northern Ocean counties and equine news statewide.
2000-2012 - Greater Media Newspapers – staff writer for community newspapers covering central New Jersey.
Reported on municipal meetings in various towns for the Examiner and East Brunswick Sentinel
Covered state-wide issues including COAH, the State Development and Redevelopment Plan, school funding, and horseracing.
Wrote feature articles on a variety of subjects, with a particular emphasis on environmental, agricultural and open space issues, the equine industry, the arts and health.
Interviewed celebrities and reviewed local theater and touring productions.
2001- Present
Horse News – reporter
Covering horse shows in many disciplines
Reporting on horse-related news stories
Writing features on various equine topics, including racing, breeding, horse and rider profiles, state regulations as related to the equine industry, and rescue.
EDUCATION:
B.A., English, New York University
A.A. Theater, American Academy of Dramatic Arts
MEMBERSHIPS AND INTERESTS:
United States Harness Writers Association
New Jersey Horse Council
Former president, Special People United to Ride (SPUR)
Preservation NJ
Jeopardy! contestant
References and writing samples upon request
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