Social Media C

Katie Jones

writingwhilekatie.com

864-***-**** **********@*****.***

I am a journalist experienced in both print and online formats, including social media and content management

as well as shooting and editing photos and videos. In addition to journalism experience and education, I have

volunteer and paid experience in tutoring and mentoring adults and senior citizens in reading and computer

skills.

Experienced in: AP Style, Microsoft Office Suite, iPhoto, iMovie, Audacity, Extrovert CMS, Photoshop, InDesign, social

media, editing, blogging platforms, tutoring/mentoring

EXPERIENCE

Reporter

The Greer (S.C.) Citizen October 2013 – present

• Cover the Greer Commission of Public Works, Greenville County and District Five Spartanburg County schools

and the Taylors Fire and Sewer District; cover arts and entertainment

• Assemble events calendar and education roundup; assist with editing and layout

• Plan and assign photos to accompany stories

Reporter June 2011 – August 2013

The Greenville (S.C.) News

• Sole reporter covering Greer and Taylors (March 2012-Aug. 2013) and Simpsonville (June 2011-March 2012),

including major developments and breaking news

• Wrote news and feature stories on local government, events, unique local businesses, non-profits and citizens;

shot photos and videos to accompany articles

• Incorporated social media into role, engaging readers through various networks; grew Twitter following by

more than 400 in a year; Tweeted live events and meetings

Reporter/producer September 2010 – June 2011

Link magazine/Greenville Metromix, Greenville, S.C.

• Wrote features for weekly young professionals publication

• Planned and programmed Greenville Metromix, the online sister site, for the weekend; assembled weekly

Metromix e-newsletter; assigned stories and photos to freelancers

• Wrote “I'll Bite,” the local bar and restaurant blog; managed accompanying social media accounts

Student Mentor May 2009 – August 2010

Bridging Generations through Technology, Information, Media and Engagement, Columbia, S.C.

• Assisted senior citizens with digital literacy needs, from basic computer skills to creating videos

• Wrote guides and outlines to assist seniors

• Assembled and edited stories for BGTIME.org

News staff writer August 2007 – August 2009

The Daily Gamecock, Columbia, S.C.

• Reported on campus and local news

• Covered crime and Board of Trustees as beats; Ocean Isle Beach fire and 2008 primaries. Traveled to Virginia

Tech to cover the first anniversary of shootings

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications, Minor in Media Arts, University of South Carolina,

Columbia, South Carolina, 2010

Journalism coursework, Griffith College, Dublin, Ireland, 2008

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