Writer, Content, Copywriter, News Writer, Copy editor, Photographer
Resume:
Jeffrey G. Rottman
A Dynamic and Vibrant Writer/Content Writer/Copywriter, Video Script Writer, Radio News Director/Reporter
& Editor
San Angelo, TX 76903
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Professional Summary
• Eager to work in a compelling and spirited remote position
• Dedicated, passionate, curious, and thoughtful
• Relish working on creative endeavors and new challenges
• Welcome large or small assignments
• Enthusiastic to work with a team and able to supervise
• Always dedicated to the firm's mission
• Outstanding communicator
• Strive to go the extra mile to complete assignments
• A highly creative and imaginative storyteller
• Accustomed to fast-paced work duties
• Self-motivated
• Reliable and honest
• Very collaborative
Linkedin Profile Link:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgrottman/
Writing Portfolio Link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LoBp7ZtOEoZfAEy8WxLucSiJxeu7X0Tn?usp=sharing Resume Audio Podcast Link - Time 5:59
https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/f1a80adc-d6b3-4b22-8d05-284d43d90e29/audio Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Radio News and Public Service Director/Writer/Editor/On-Air Reporter - Develop, Write, and Voice News and Public Service Announcements (Full Time) Foster Communications, Co. Inc.-San Angelo, TX
February 1989 to February 2024
1. Created and conveyed professionally written news stories and Public Service announcements informing the radio audience
2. Daily Used the CMS (Content Management System), "SoCast" for Online Postings 3. Covered significant newsworthy meetings and events impacting the community and developed news reports 4. On Air News Stories are listed here: https://muckrack.com/jeff-g-rottman 5. Interviewed local and national newsmakers
6. Supervised new members of the news team
7. Celebrated working in a fast-paced newsroom environment 8. Searched for and curated news sources for important on-air notices 9. Narrated and voiced audio news reports and information items on four radio stations 10. A
nounced information live on four radio stations
1 1. Mastered the use of digital audio recording software and equipment 12. Produced and hosted an impactful weekly 1-hour Talk/Public Affairs show broadcast on four radio stations 13. Utilized WordPress software daily to blog news stories on the firm's websites. 14.
Compiled required quarterly FCC reports on Issue Responsive Programming 15. Ensured
technical accuracy and great attention to detail in daily work 16. Created timely and concise news and public service announcement scripts for use on-air 17.
Frequently used Adobe Audition software for Audio Recording YouTube Script Writer / Website SEO Content Writer - Creative Writing and Web Content,
(Part-Time)
Minds Eye Media, LLC-Las Vegas, NV
July 2019 to May 2020
1. All work completed remotely (Part-Time)
2. Created scripts from lists and web sources for the Minds-Eye YouTube Video channel, dealing with new designs for world products and projects.
3. Proficient Work in Google Docs, Drive and Workspace 4. Achieved written SEO-type content for three of the firm's websites 5. Mastered creative writing skills for interesting angles to hook viewers and readers 6. Accomplished
communicating complex tech topics in easily understandable clear language 7. Successfully coordinated
and aided the Channel's video editors with editing 8. Daily scriptwriting for the YouTube channel's
narrators
9. Assured of the technical accuracy and attention to detail in the completed assignments Newspaper Photographer
Del Rio News Herald-Del Rio, TX
March 1977 to December 1979
1. Professional full-time photographer for the Del Rio News-Herald daily newspaper 2. Daily captured news and feature photos, developed the camera film, and printed the images to appear and be published
3. Created a weekly feature page for Sunday Edition. 4. Ideated the page, took the photos, wrote the article and photo captions, and pasted the page for publication for weekly feature
5. Lifelong love interest and skill in photography. 6. Recent Photography Portfolio posted here: https://jeffgrottman.pixieset.com/ Education
College Level in English, Computer Science, Journalism Angelo State University - San Angelo, TX
September 1980 to June 1982
Skills
• Research (10+ years)
• Content creation (10+ years)
• Communication skills (10+ years)
• Media relations (10+ years)
• Journalism (10+ years)
• Analysis skills
• Creative writing
• Computer science
• Public Relations (10+ years)
• Copy Editing (10+ years)
• Keyword research (4 years)
• Copywriting
• Interviewing
• Digital Photography and Some Video (10+ years) • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) (2 years) • WordPress
(5 years)
• Grammarly (5 years)
• Editing
• AP style (10+ years)
• Content management
• Social Media Marketing (2 years)
• Content Creation (10+ years)
• Creative Writing (10+ years)
• Google Workspace (9 years)
• Copywriting (3 years)
• Marketing
• Report writing
• Writing skills
• E-commerce
• Digital marketing
• Content Management (10+ years)
• Google Docs (10+ years)
• Public relations
• Social media management (3 years)
• Press releases (10+ years)
• Email Marketing
Military Service
Branch: USAF
Service Country: United States
Rank: TSgt.
September 1973 to June 1975
After active duty, served in the Air Force National Guard, then the Army National Guard for approximately four years. Commendations:
Letter of Commendation from Base Commander for going beyond the call of duty during an extended winter storm that paralyzed base operations.
Certifications and Licenses
English Certification - WeLoveNoCode.com
October 2022 to Present
• A score of 95%
Copywriting Certification - WeLoveNoCode.com
October 2022 to Present
• A score of 90%
Assessments
Marketing — Proficient
May 2022
Understanding a target audience and how to best communicate with them Full results: Proficient
Verbal communication — Proficient
March 2022
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Proficient
Graphic design — Proficient
August 2022
Using graphic design techniques and producing visual media to communicate concepts Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
September 2023
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Bookkeeping — Proficient
August 2022
Calculating and determining the accuracy of financial data Full results: Proficient
Social media — Proficient
July 2023
Knowledge of popular social media platforms, features, and functions Full results: Proficient
Work style: Conscientiousness — Proficient
January 2023
Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working Full results: Proficient
Written communication — Proficient
December 2021
Best practices for writing, including grammar, style, clarity, and brevity Full results: Proficient
Proofreading — Proficient
June 2022
Finding and correcting errors in written texts
Full results: Proficient
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Proficient July 2022 Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
April 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information Full results: Proficient
Proofreading — Proficient
December 2021
Finding and correcting errors in written texts
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Professionalism — Proficient
July 2022
Tendency to be accountable, professional, open to feedback, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
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Additional Information
Striving to be the best at assignments and satisfy superiors. Honest and trustworthy and have a steady, upbeat personality.
As a longtime media reporter, my attributes include speedy work and knowing how to get things done. A problem solver for any role, creative, and finding ways to make projects happen.
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