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CNN iReport, Atlanta, GA |
August 2010 - June 2011 |
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Created calls-to-action for the CNN iReport community, produced iReport section page on CNN.com, contributed to iReport blog, vetted user-generated submissions and served as the liaison between iReport and CNN International. Led effort to approve an iReport from every country in the world; oversaw the iReport component of a CNN International project commemorating CNN's 30th anniversary.
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Freelance Journalist, Atlanta, GA |
February 2010 - Present |
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News and feature writer specializing in trend stories, human interest features and explanatory articles breaking down complex subjects in simple language. Experience writing for newspapers, magazines, Web sites and blogs. Skilled in HTML, WordPress, search engine optimization and the use of social media to connect with audiences and promote content. Stories have appeared on CNN.com, WebMD and AOL's PawNation.com.
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Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, FL |
May 2005 - January 2010 |
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Covered government, housing, growth and other topics in seven counties and cities outside Orlando. Cultivated relationships with high-level sources including state lawmakers, developers, business owners and civic leaders. Used blogging software and content management systems to post stories, write headlines and assemble photo galleries. Coordinated with online, graphic and photo departments to produce multimedia packages for the paper and the web. Chief writer for Animal Crazy (orlandosentinel.com/animalcrazy), a blog devoted to pet and wildlife news.
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The Daily Press, Newport News, VA |
May 2003 - May 2005 |
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Covered Williamsburg, Va. and surrounding county for 100,000-circulation daily. Produced five-day series on the tensions between the College of William and Mary and its neighbors.
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Newsday, Melville, NY |
June 2002 - December 2002 |
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Reported and wrote breaking news and features for Long Island desk. Summer internship was extended for four months.
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WSJ.com, New York, NY |
October 1999 - May 2001 |
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Wrote summaries and headlines of Wall Street Journal stories, monitored newswires, rewrote wire copy and determined story placement. Promoted from news assistant to news reader.
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Parents Magazine, New York, NY |
October 1998 - October 1999 |
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Researched articles, edited Letters to the Editor and contributed items about child health and safety. Promoted from editorial assistant to research associate.
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Basic photo and video shooting and editing, online production, content management systems, blogging platforms, social media, search engine optimization.
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EDUCATION |
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Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia University, New York, NY, 2001 - 2002 |
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MS in Print, with honors. Stories published in the New York Times and Chicago Tribune. - |
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Barnard College, Columbia University, New York, NY, 1994 - 1998 |
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