SARAH KEECH

ad0up6@r.postjobfree.com ~ 971-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

* More than 15 years of professional experience in digital, print and broadcast/video journalism

* Proven proficiency in website content development and social media management/engagement

* Strong writing, editing and communication skills

* Ability to meet strict deadlines and oversee multiple projects Professional Experience

Keech Productions, PDX/DC/LA/SWFL 1999 to Current

Freelance Reporter, Writer, Content Producer and Social Media Manager Experienced and trusted freelancer for many websites, mobile applications and media organizations, including Salon, Huffington Post/AOL, Hollywood Patch, Breeze Newspapers, The WB Television Network, Stumptown Lunch, UrbanDig, McMenamin’s Properties & Restaurants, Feast Portland, John L. Scott Real Estate, MethodSMB, Cape Coral Lifestyle, Voter.com and The Oregon Daily Emerald. Requires creating original content, providing independent research, conducting interviews, shooting and editing photos/video and submitting all content on deadline. Waterman Broadcasting, Fort Myers, FL 2013 to 2014 Digital News Producer/Social Media Manager

I was in charge of daily production of digital content for news stations NBC2 and ABC7 in Southwest Florida. Position required working with reporters, anchors and producers to put together timely online content, videos, photos, features, packages and breaking news. Successfully planned and coordinated social media campaigns to grow and engage the online and broadcast viewership. Hollywood Video/Reel.com, Wilsonville, OR 2007 to 2008 Digital Content Producer

Wrote and edited digital content for Hollywood Video and Reel.com, including movie reviews, feature articles and advertising content. Coordinated movie and DVD release schedule and our coverage plans. Managed freelance writers who contributed on a twice-weekly basis. Copyedited and wrote technical content for new websites, including proposed online video rental and e-commerce sites. OregonLive.com, Portland, OR 2007

Digital News Producer

Managed and produced news content for Oregon’s most popular news website. Supervised incoming feeds from the Oregonian newspaper, outside news sources and newswires to put together well-balanced and timely content. Position required strong news judgment and self-direction as well as HTML, Photoshop, SEO and CMS knowledge.

John L. Scott Real Estate, Portland, OR 2005 to 2007 Realtor

Assisted clients in purchasing and selling properties. Advised clients about market conditions, conducted walkthroughs and provided guidance and assistance through the entire process of buying or selling properties. Prepared extensive real estate research, created marketing materials and developed relationships with real estate-related businesses. Idaho State Journal, Pocatello, ID 2003 to 2004

Features Editor/Editorial Board Member

Responsible for coordinating daily feature coverage of rotating topics - including food, fashion, travel, entertainment, health and business. Created a weekly entertainment magazine insert, which included planning original content, managing staff and freelance writers and assisting with design and layout. Coordinated special publications and helped develop the newspaper’s online presence and outreach. USAToday.com, McLean, VA 2002 to 2003

Online Assistant News Director/Online Assistant Life Editor Managed breaking news and daily news coverage on the home page and multiple section pages of USAToday.com in a 24-hour newsroom environment. Assisted with breaking several high-profile national and international news stories. Coordinated with newspaper and presentation staff to develop packaged multimedia features and content. Additionally, I wrote a weekly column on pop culture trends. ChannelOne.com, Los Angeles, CA 2001

Digital Senior News Writer and Producer

Coordinated, wrote and copyedited news articles and feature content on a daily basis for the website affiliated with Channel One News, a youth-oriented televised news program. Worked closely with the broadcast news team to manage daily online content as well as plan special web exclusives. Produced all interactive features, including video, photo galleries, contests and polls. Education

University of Oregon ~ Eugene, Oregon

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science ~ Minor in Communications Studies