WRITING AND EDITING EXPERIENCE
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY // 2016-PRESENT Writer/Digital Specialist SOAPBOX MEDIA // 2011-PRESENT Contributing Editor & Writer Originally responsible for reporting on local non-profit organizations for the For Good section, but assignments were extended to writing profiles and features, editing submissions and uploading content into CMS. VYA // 2013-2014 Marketing Content Manager Produced content for brochures, white papers, blog posts, case studies and other sales collateral. Updated web content via WordPress and ensured consistency in brand voice and style. CITYBEAT // 2013-2013 Editorial Internship Assisted Special Sections editor with local news and feature stories. Responsible for gathering data and fact checking. THE NEWS RECORD // 2009-2013 College Living and Spotlight Editor Oversaw college living and spotlight sections of independent student newspaper. Responsibilities included launching new website, helping to develop alt-weekly edition, reporting, editing, photography and page design. Former position: Staff reporter THE VERGE MAGAZINE // 2010-2012 Associate Editor Reported on local and university issues as well as regular feature assignments. Focus placed on social cause and non-profit reporting; Also responsible for overseeing writers, editing and managing website. Former position: Staff reporter UC MAGAZINE // 2010-2011 Freelance Writer Originally responsible for copy editing and fact checking; internship extended to write feature articles for web and print. Former position: Editorial Intern |
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS // JOURNALISM University of Cincinnati 2008 - 2013 AWARDS AND HONORS COONS LAFCADIO JOURNALISM PRIZE // 2012 University of Cincinnati CHARLES STIX JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP // 2011 University of Cincinnati COONS LAFCADIO JOURNALISM PRIZE // 2010 University of Cincinnati SKILLS LANGUAGE // Spanish; French; American Sign Language. PAGE DESIGN // Experienced with InDesign and Illustrator; training from UC. PHOTOGRAPHY // Familiar with Photoshop and Soundslides; digital photo training from UC. VIDEOGRAPHY // Familiar with shooting video and editing using Final Cut Pro and iMovie; training from UC. COMPUTER SKILLS // Proficient with social media, content management systems, Adobe products and Microsoft Office. |