writer and editor
Resume:
Jeffrey Bater
Alexandria, VA 22305
*******@*****.***
Summary
● 35 years in news industry ● Knowledge of federal government
● Strong communication skills ● Attention to detail
● Write cleanly and quickly ● Team player
● Multitask, work under deadlines ● Strong organizational skills
● Computer skills ● Work well in corporate structure
Experience
Bloomberg BNA, Arlington, VA – Reporter. March 2012 -
● Responsible for covering banking industry, with focus on federal regulation and legislation
● Interview members of Congress and financial services lawyers
● Write 200-word stories in minutes and longer enterprise pieces (800-2,000 words)
● Sift through hundreds of websites for data, information
● Speak on radio
● Handle multiple assignments simultaneously
Dow Jones & Co., Washington, D.C. – Reporter. December 1997 – February 2012.
● Responsible for writing about economy, general financial news
● Played vital role in development of Dow Jones algorithmic trading product that made $12 million in annual revenue. Role included software testing and examination and filing news headlines for traders
● Trained junior staffers
United Press International, Washington, D.C. – Editor, reporter. December 1984 –
December 1997.
● Supervised copy editors on news desk.
Education
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. Bachelor degree in communications
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