Multimedia Journalist

EARL HOPKINS

*************@*****.*** 614-***-**** 62 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215

Website: htpps://earlhopkins.com

EDUCATION

Ohio University, Athens, OH

- E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

- Bachelor of Science in Journalism, (May 2019)

- GPA: 3.42

DeVry University, Columbus, OH

- Associate of Applied Science in Web Graphic Design, (July 2015) WORK EXPERIENCE

Art &Culture Reporter – The Columbus Dispatch – Columbus, OH (September 2020-Present)

- Utilize multimedia skills to tell in-depth stories across city’s culture space

- Locate emerging start-up companies, restaurants, boutiques and other businesses in Central Ohio. Freelance Writer – Columbus Monthly/Alive/CEO – Columbus, OH (October 2020-Present)

- Produce monthly feature stories that encapsulate the city’s cultural landscape

- Document growing trends in Columbus’ entertainment, art, music and fashion space Education Reporter – Courier & Press/The Gleaner – Evansville, IN (September 2019-August 2020)

- Analyzed information from the Indiana and Kentucky Department of Education to determine relevant trends among school districts in both states

- Composed 5-10 articles based on a wide range of topics (education, breaking news, health, culture, etc.)

- Developed images and videos to pair with written content to drive additional online viewership and traffic Content Editor – Jetset Times – New York, NY (June 2019-September 2019)

- Conducted extensive research for internationally-based stories revolving around cultural, racial and systematic differences in other countries

- Created a series of articles that cover ways readers can make the most of their experiences traveling abroad Freelance Music Reporter – The Athens Messenger – Athens, OH (January 2019-May 2019)

- Crafted weekly stories centered on the Athens music scene for publication’s first local music series

- Utilized multimedia skills to create written and visual content for its 35,000-40,000 circulation base Editorial Intern – Gladeo League – Los Angeles, CA (May 2018-August 2018)

- Interviewed notable media professionals in the Los Angeles area for company’s “Gladeo Spotlight” feature section

- Submitted and arranged content on publication’s organizational work hub, monday.com Ltd. ORGANIZATIONS

Co-Lead – Gannett’s Next Gen Forward Career Advancement Group – (October 2020-Present) Member – National Association of Black Journalists – (October 2020-Present) Member – Society for Professional Journalists – (October 2020-Present) Member – Gannett’s African American Next Gen Forward – (August 2020-Present) Co-Chair – Alpha Phi Alpha Indiana District Leadership Team – (February 2020-March 2021) SKILLS

Digital Reporting and Feature Writing

Photography and Video Editing

Audio and Podcast Production

Content Management and SEO Analysis

Brand identity and Social Media Engagement

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