AMELIA PASQUALONE

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 248-***-**** addtgi@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Grand Rapids Magazine Staff Writer - Intern Sept. 2019-Jan. 2020

oContributed layout ideas to the redesign of the Jan. 2020 Grand Rapids Magazine issue

oWrote short & long form editorial pieces about the Grand Rapids, MI community

oManaged deadlines & pitched ideas for upcoming issues

oDeveloped strong interviewing best practices

WoodTV 8 Assignment Desk Editor Sept. 2018-Aug. 2019

oCommunicated story ideas to reporters, producers & web editors to develop the rundown of various segments

oCommunicated to neighboring NBC affiliates to ensure shared, quality content

oKept producers, reporters & web editors apprised of developments during ongoing breaking news

oDeveloped critical news contact information to achieve fast & efficient publishing

oGained knowledge in newsroom best practices & applied learnings to help produce segments

The Black Sheep Staff Writer/Marketing Manager 2015-Current

Marketing Manager

oLead campus campaign team in distributing publications & other marketing collateral for various sponsors & clients

oCultivating positive relationships on behalf of The Black Sheep with local businesses both on & off campus

oManaging distribution team schedules & aligning calendars with client deadlines & deliverables

Staff Writer

oWriting & submitting 700-1,000-word weekly satirical GVSU-focused articles for web + print

oPitching article ideas to fellow staff writers & editor-in-chief

The Farmington Observer Correspondent Jun. 2017-Aug. 2017

oCovered the development of the 53rd annual Founders Festival over 10+ feature pieces

oWrote five additional published pieces informing the community about summer events

EDUCATION

oGrand Valley State University Multimedia Journalism Class of 2020

oFarmington High School Class of 2015

SKILLS

oEfficient in Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere

oEfficient in INews

oExcellent verbal & written communication, collaboration, time management, organization & customer service

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