Reporter, Print journalist
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Award-winning freelance journalist seeking a print journalism job covering politics, government, and education. Skilled in WordPress, Audacity, and other CMSs. Strong media and communication professional with a master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication/Media Studies from San Jose State University. Highly proficient in print and long-form journalism.
Education:
09.12.2007 - 06.10.2011
University of California Santa Cruz
Sociology
Work Experience:
08.11.2020 - 11.11.2020
Journalist
News Break |
Write and edit articles for the News Break app focusing on politics entertainment local news and tech Edit other writers articles for clarity and journalistic style
09.30.2018 - 09.30.2020
Technical writer
Cognizant |
Interact with client Google to code draft and write content for Google Ads Google Home and Google Hardware Use HTML knowledge to correct code in Google help center Work with engineers stakeholders and content strategists to draft edit and post articles for customers
11.10.2018 - 11.30.2019
Journalist
San Jose Inside |
Write and edit articles for San Jose Inside Articles cover San Jose City Hall San Jose City Council Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors local politics local news local businesses and local politicians in the South Bay
04.02.2018 - 08.20.2018
Copywriter
Zooka Creative |
Write and edit content for Zookas clients ranging from food brands to technology Create exciting compelling and accurate copy for online brands to present on Walmart Target and Amazon
08.25.2016 - 08.08.2018
Graduate Assistant
San Jose State University Department of Journalism and Mass Communications |
Assist in the Journalism and Mass Communications department with TV studio productions at least once a month information research for said productions and participation in some on-camera school productions
Provide monthly feedback on undergraduate journalism students stories with storytelling and video tips
Searching relevant academic databases for literature related to sport and social issues
Implementing a social media strategy using social media software for the Institutes Facebook to publish recent sports studies
Assisting in the data analysis process of research studies
Provide monthly feedback on undergraduate journalism students stories with storytelling and video tips
05.10.2016 - 08.10.2018
Editor-in-chief
Odyssey Online |
Write one article weekly and edit at least seven articles weekly on topics such as race and social justice for Odyssey a content creator-based website that publishes articles from writers and editors all across the country
Develop a social media strategy for written content to optimize social media exposures on Facebook and Instagram
Edit articles and give journalistic writing advice to a team of 10-15 writers
10.02.2017 - 03.09.2018
Content Specialst
The Wink Initiative |
Write clear marketing copy that meets brand objectives for clients such as Caviar Lyft and Honest
Work closely with the marketing team to produce quality branded content
Create blog posts using WordPress and embed sponsor links within the copy to create native content
04.03.2017 - 09.29.2017
Editorial Intern
realtorcom |
Pitch edit and write at least one story daily for the Realtorcom website with a focus on unique homes celebrity homes and real estate advice
Write video scripts and on-screen copy for realtorcom videos that focus on homeownership advice as well as edit videos using the Adobe suite
03.01.2021 -
Government and Politics Reporter
San Jose Spotlight |
Write report and edit stories covering San Jose City Hall including San Jose City Council
Total Years Experience:
11 years
Skills:
Editing
Blogging
Online Journalism
Newsletters
AP Stylebook
Blog
News Writing
Broadcasting
Broadcast Television
Broadcast Journalism
WordPress
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Photoshop
Wix
Blogger
Desired Salary:
$50,000.00
Occupations:
Audio Editor, Blogger, Book Editor, Bureau Chief/Deputy Bureau Chief, Camera, Audio Sound, Chyron Operator, Columnist, Copy Editor/Copy Desk Chief, Copy Writer, Communications Director/Head of Communications, Correspondent, Digital Content Producer/Editor, Editor General, Editor -Assignment, Assistant Editor/Sub Editor, Editor-Business Editor, Editor-Features, Editor-Government Editor, Editor-Lifestyle Editor, Editor-News, Editor-Projects Editor, Editor-Senior Editor (AME, Executive, Managing), Editor-Sports Editor, Editor-Translation, Editorial Supervisor, Editorial Writer, Editorial/News Assistant, Freelance Writer, Marketing Specialist/Marketing Assistant, Media Director, Multimedia Specialist/Multimedia Digital Journalist, News Director, Pressman/Composing, Producer-Assistant/Associate, Producer/Field, Production Assistant, Professor/Instructor/Teacher, Programmer/Progaming Executive, Project Manager, Public Relations Specialist, Publisher, Reporter-Business, Reporter-Crime, Reporter-Digital, Reporter-Education, Reporter-Fashion, Reporter-Feature Writer, Reporter-General, Reporter-Government Reporter, Reporter-Health, Reporter-Investigative, Reporter-Music/Entertainment, Reporter-News, Reporter-Restaurant Food, Reporter-Travel, Reporter-Transportation, Reporter/Sports, Reporter/Technology, Researcher/News Research, Scheduler, Social Media Evangelist/Community Manager, Social Media Content Editor, Social Media Manager, Technical Writer, Video Journalist/Videographer, Web Producer, Web Writer, Webmaster/Online Editor, Writer