Journalist, effective communication and writing skills
Resume:
James C. Falls
**** *. ********** **., ***. JJ *, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. 48858
********@*****.***
Career Focus To contribute my professional talents to establish and maintain strong rapports to produce
community impacting stories and to improve the situations of business partners and
clientele.
Experienced in writing feature articles, short stories, biographies, essays, editorial pieces,
Experience
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press releases, and research reports.
Summary
1. Well versed in copyediting, transcription/editing of interviews, and proofreading.
2. Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with virtually all writing
styles; serious commitment to excel
2012
Education
B.S., Journalism News Editorial,
Central Michigan University
12/2013
Professional
News and Sports Correspondent – Jack Present
Experience
Pine Tribune, Gladwin, Mich.
1. Feature coaches, players and teams that have excelled in the Jack Pine
Conference.
2. Contact and interview individuals to seek leads for future stories and
updates.
3. Promote upcoming games and events through social media: Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, etc.
08/2009
Head of Sports – The Michigan Banner, Present
Saginaw, Mich.
1. Commentate on national and local stories occurring in sports that
affect the surrounding community.
2. Feature outstanding athletes and coaches for accomplishments on and
off the playing field or court.
3. Assist the editor with proofreading and fixing stories.
08/2008
05/2011
Reporter– CM Life/Grand Central
Magazine, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
1. Researched and reported local stories that affect the CMU and Mt.
Pleasant community.
2. Contributed columns and feature pieces to highlight certain topics or
people on the CMU campus.
3. Campaigned for national awards for best college publication.
4. Held a regular beat as a sports reporter.
12/2008 –
Online Sports Reporter – Saginaw Sting, 06/2009
Saginaw, Mich.
1. Followed the football team during their 2009 Continental Indoor
Football League inaugural championship season with weekly news
updates and feature stories.
2. Additionally assisted with game day setup, videotaping, promotions
and public relations.
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