Michael McAvoy

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acd9hm@r.postjobfree.com 732-***-****

Education

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (2011-2014)

New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies

Minor in Digital Communcation Information and Media (DCIM)

St John's University (2009-2011)

Queens, NY

Work Experience

Coyne Public Relations (Sept 2013-December 2013)

Intern on the Auto+Team

. Media monitored, created media lists using Ciscion, pitched event

listings, and partook in a variety Public Relations writing.

Community Newspaper Group (Sept 2012-Jan 2013)

Intern for Local High School Sports

. Attended games, kept stats, interviewed players and coaches, and

wrote my own articles

New York Post (Jan 2012 - May 2012)

Intern for High School Sports

. Attended games, kept stats, interviewed players and coaches, and

wrote my own articles

Achievements

. Bylines with the New York Post and a number of local papers

throughout Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx

. Top Intern selected to cover the Public School Athletic League City

Championship Game at Yankee Stadium

. Sports Writing Certification from Rutgers University - New

Brunswick

. Dean's List (3 out of 4 semesters at St. John's University)

. 3.7 GPA while at St. John's University, 3.2 GPA at Rutgers

University

Skills

. Excellent technological skills (DCIM courses)

. Social Media skills

o Active across social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter,

Instagram, Wordpress, etc.

. Journalistic/Public Relations Skills

o Excellent communication skills, able to express myself both

written and orally.

o Keen eye for details

o Works well under deadline pressure

o Researching subjects

o Deciphering newsworthy subjects

References

. Available upon request.

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