Dana Forsythe

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Marshfield, MA ***50 ad3tk2@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Paste Magazine, SYFY Wire, WBUR, Polygon, Boston Business Journals, Dig Boston, Patch Freelance Writer, Photographer, Reporter 2017– Current

● In-depth reporting on culture, tech, arts and local stories for various outlets.

● Most recently, at RI Inno, I covered all aspects of the startup and tech sector in Rhode Island, from social entrepreneurship and A.I., to green and blue tech. Here are a few examples including profiles of Moss Pure, Regent Sea Gliders, and seaweed farmers in Rhode Island. Duties also included curation and creation of a weekly newsletter.

● Currently, at Paste Magazine, I cover retail tech, trends and whatever else is new. In addition to gift guides, I’ve written profiles on new tech and platforms like PreLaunch and 1854 Cycling. I also cover graphic novels for the site, occasionally producing reading guides to shows like She-Hulk and Ms. Marvel.

● I have recent bylines at WBUR, the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism, Polygon, and CovrPrice as well.

WATERTOWN TAB Needham, MA

Editor, Writer, Photographer, Videographer May 2012– Sept. 2017

● Researched, assigned, and reported on local stories, covering topics including arts, politics, neighborhood issues, crime and human interest. Articles range from punctuated alternative story form to longer in depth features and news reporting.

● Produced a weekly 32-page newspaper, with help from freelancers, reporters and staff photographers.

● Daily CMS management including social media channels (FB, Twitter, Instagram)

● Produced weekly video shorts highlighting community stories. PEMBROKE MARINER Marshfield, MA

Editor, Writer, Photographer May 2010– May 2012

OPENVIEW VENTURE PARTNERS Boston, MA

Freelance Writer Oct 2011– Mar 2012

● Produced weekly stories and blog posts for the OpenView Venture website. PERFORMER MAGAZINE Boston, MA

Columnist, Contributor July 2008– 2016

● Produced coverage of the Boston music scene. Work includes features on emerging artists, new venues, musical trends, and album and live reviews. HANOVER & NORWELL MARINER Marshfield, MA

Reporter, Photographer Dec 2009– May 2010

● Created a fitness themed blog and video feature, Fat to Fit, which was picked up for sponsorship by Whole Foods.

● Created and produced Local Voices, an audio slideshow series highlighting personalities on the South Shore.

BULLETIN NEWSPAPERS Hyde Park, MA

Reporter, Photographer July 2007– Dec 2009

EDUCATION

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Boston, MA BS in Print Journalism Dec 2005

● Relevant Courses: Public Relations, Media Law, Media Criticism, Reporting.

● Public Relations co-op at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

● Editorial Assistant, writer for Suffolk Journal covering student news, arts and music. SKILLS: Content production and management (Wordpress), Adobe Pagemaker, Hootsuite, Canva, Photography, Social Media Content Production and Management (Google Analytics, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, TikTok, Twitch, YouTube etc.

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