Michael A. Berger

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Canton, Mass. 02021

Email: ac8h5p@r.postjobfree.com

781-***-**** (h)

508-***-**** (c)

Summary of Qualifications

Extensive years of experience in news reporting, editing and management of daily and weekly newspapers, a bi-weekly electronic newsletter, as well as a food magazine. I have a proven track record of meeting news and production deadlines, meeting budgets, as well as developing and coaching younger professional talent.

Professional Goal: Publication Management and Planning

Professional Experience

1997-2018 Senior Editor - The Griffin Report of Food

Marketing, a Shelby Report Publication

: Preparation and layout of a monthly food retail, foodservice, convenience store and new channels magazine and two to three electronic newsletters of the top news stories of the week.

: Preparation and layout of company special sections of anniversaries and honors.

1985-1997 Mariner Newspapers, Marshfield, Mass.

1995-1997 Senior Editor, Mariner Newspapers

1985-1995 Assistant Executive Editor, Mariner

Newspapers

: Provided coverage of editors other newspapers when necessary while continuing editorship of my own paper.

: Managed and planned news coverage of various papers with an eye to quality, financial budgets and deadlines.

: Supervised full and part-time photographers; organized assignment schedule for editorial department.

: Managed the central office on Saturdays involving cash management, subscriptions, mail and telephone responsibilities.

1999 to current: The Canton Citizen, Canton, Mass., part-time news and sports reporter.

Education:

B.A. Journalism-English, University of Mass., Amherst, Mass.

Community

: Head Basketball Coach: Canton Recreation Basketball Association

: Assistant Football Coach- Canton Pop Warner Association

: Head Girls Soccer Coach, Canton Youth Soccer Association

References: Available upon request.