Freelance Reporter Resume
Summary : Have worked as a radio and newspaper reporter, quality control tech intern at a malting company. Have a passion for science and the value of early childhood education. Want to work anywhere that can satisfy love for writing, knowledge and meaningful communication.
Skills : Writing, Editing, Reporting, Copyediting, Content Writing, Publishing, Web Content, Marketing, Social Media, HMTL.
Description :
- Wrote weekly features for the Oklahoma Gazette and hard news for the Associated Press.
- Researched, conducted interviews, wrote copy for, and helped design the first Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center incoming students' booklet.
- Wrote daily business articles within a four-hour deadline for the site and magazine, often conducting interviews in Italian.
- Wrote artist bios for local bands, artists and DJs.
- Pitched and wrote health articles for Fox News health contributor's website, and feature articles for URB, Exceptional Magazine, and DJ Times.
- Managed, trained and motivated sales team.
- Set annual revenue goals for the station and worked one on one with the sales team to achieve them.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MS In Journalism
Sr. Freelance Reporter Resume
Objective : Communications Major able to apply polished writing skills, fact checking, and knowledge of A.P. style, internet savvy promotional tactics, SEO, SEM, and various social media platforms.
Skills : NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor.
Description :
- Developed sales packages and marketing ideas to help sales team drive more sales in their territory.
- Worked with promotions director to drive different promotional and marketing campaigns for the station.
- Developed strategic marketing relationships with local area businesses to work with the station on campaigns.
- Responsible for formulating and compiling articles and features on news and events throughout the Toledo area.
- Wrote many engaging articles on events of local and regional interest.
- Wrote one story and one brief per day covering the towns of Colchester and Marlborough in CT.
- Established relationships with town officials.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Diploma
Jr. Freelance Reporter Resume
Objective : Freelance Reporter with reporting experience at a daily and weekly newspaper and met deadlines as per the Editor's requirements. Enterprising and self-starter with a passion for news reporting.
Skills : Proofreading, Editing, Researching, Data Entry.
Description :
- Provided behind-the-scenes coverage that goes beyond official actions and pronouncements. Provides fair and accurate assessments of news impact.
- Responsible for keeping abreast of local, state, and national news and for monitoring multiple digital and print local sources and media outlets for leads and tips.
- Adept covering the news with digital tools and industry standard software in the field.
- Familiar with digital transmissions protocols. Engages in social media and new media responsibilities as assigned.
- Produces or assists with daily breaking news coverage as well as in-depth work and special projects. Is responsible for planning and filing a news budget for days ahead, including providing an outlook for weekends and special coverage months ahead.
- Focuses on content that emphasizes what readers want to know, why they care and the effect of this issue on their lives.
- Monitored news from multiple sources and script twice-hourly newscasts.
- Supported news gathering efforts and breaking news coverage.
- Delivered breaking news in a timely and concise manner.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Asst. Freelance Reporter Resume
Objective : Goal in life is to elicit positive change for many individuals, families, and communities. With dual Bachelor of Arts Degree in mass communication & journalism and in psychology, my work as a journalist, as a volunteer at a crisis center, as an employee in the College of Education, involvement with K-12 students, and having grown up.
Skills : Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Written Communication.
Description :
- Provided transcription services for court, legal proceedings, and conferences.
- Provided verbatim transcripts of expert witnesses and technical testimony.
- Covered the Governor's election Feature reporter for various topics and issues.
- Took part in covering the elections, primarily with complete coverage of the Court of Appeals race, in addition to Governor Susana Martinez's re-election night.
- Wrote feature stories on issues in the immediate Albuquerque area.
- Covered interesting and important topics that the community desired news about, such as local movie production efforts and the condition of local.
- Covered news stories and wrote features within aggressive deadlines.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Bachelor Of Arts
Associate Freelance Reporter Resume
Objective : Writer/editor who has top notch marketing, public relations, proofreading and writing experience. Good computer, social media and online research skills as well. Effectively meets all deadlines and corporate objectives. Multi-tasked, organized and has excellent customer service.
Skills : Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Dynamics. Proficient in Windows Movie Maker and Audacity.
Description :
- Responsible for local news coverage, including, lifestyle, sports and photography for the North County News and Patch .
- Interviewed local town, school and government officials and attended weekly board meetings.
- Edited and proofread articles on a daily basis and pitched story ideas.
- Interviewed business owners in three counties and wrote and edited service summaries for web directory.
- Reported on legal news in the Lincoln and Omaha metro areas.
- Conducted interviews to gather information emphasizing important details and write stories explaining the events.
- Took photographs to enhance storylines.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MA English
Freelance Reporter Resume
Summary : Motivated job-seeker eager to pursue an exciting career in Sales, Office work, Housekeeping, Communications or in the Freelance writing industry.
Skills : Proficient in WordPress, MS Office Suite, MS Notepad.
Description :
- Responsible for gathering research for articles, took extensive photographs for Patch online commercial directory.
- Uploaded onto company database and modified and existing content on personal account.
- Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
- Arranged interviews with people who could provide information about a story.
- Reviewed, copied and corrected errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
- Served as a Portland-based arts correspondent for this monthly magazine.
- Responsible for all Arts content in this four-times-weekly publication.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor Of Arts
Reporter (Freelance) Resume
Summary : Proactive, detail-oriented, problem-solver seeking the opportunity to contribute to the overall success of a media team by applying my strong written and oral communication skills and editorial background. Have leadership experience in a wide variety of fields including education, communication training, research, journalism, and athletics.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Publisher, Facebook and other social media sites.
Description :
- Researched and wrote stories on local government, business, educational, and community events.
- Cultivated relationships with citizens, staff, and elected officials.
- Reported on several major trend stories.
- Entrusted by top management to cover the City of Haslet Mayoral Race.
- Established relationships with difficult-to-cultivate sources.
- Garnered praise from newspaper editor for personal writing contributions.
- Reached thousands of viewers Red Carpet Report's YouTube page.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BA Journalism
Freelance Reporter I Resume
Objective : Results-focused and recognized leader lauded by management for delivering the highest levels of customer service with diligent follow-up.
Skills : Proofreading, Editing, Researching, Data Entry.
Description :
- Provide content to 200 clients through the newswire established by this startup company.
- Covered all education issues with a focus on charter schools and academic achievement.
- Covered all cases of government waste and malfeasance.
- Wrote cover profiles on war veterans, entrepreneurs and individuals who succeed despite restrictive government regulations.
- Wrote the second most viewed article on the site from July through August, according to Google Analytics.
- Served as a guest on "Midday with Dan Roddricks" on WYPR (Maryland Public Radio) for reporting on nuclear energy in Maryland.
- Covered all School Board functions and other local stories Pitch original story ideas Staff photographer.
- Provided official transcripts to attorneys, judges, and to the public.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Lead Freelance Reporter Resume
Summary : Personal career goal is to use marketing and writing experience to grow with a brand, product, or company. Believe if you have unique, compelling content that you can convince, even the most stubborn consumers, to purchase your ideas.
Skills : Efficient in Microsoft word, keyboarding, web-browsing, social media, customer service, retail, communications, creative thinking and writing .
Description :
- Transcribed live or recorded speech into documents using stenograph machine.
- Provided transcription services for court, legal proceedings, and conferences.
- Produced an official record of proceedings.
- Responsible for researching, editing and writing news-worthy stories that are trending every day and submitting the finishing touches.
- Reported on community events in the Baltimore Metropolitan area.
- Wrote two to three feature stories for the web a week, covering news, health, sports and entertainment.
- Covered breaking news stories by visiting the crime scene and interviewing family members of the victims.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Television
Freelance Reporter Resume
Summary : Nine years of media and sports content creation with a strong emphasis on cinema, music, and media critique. Editorial management capability includes tenures as Copy, Managing Editor, and Editor in Chief.
Skills : AP Style, Copy Editing, Indesign, Social Media Management, Digital Media.
Description :
- Researched and wrote about immigration, politics, public health and other subjects of relevance for the border community.
- Made documentary, investigative, and testimonial reports on issues of social interest.
- Covered reports for the Pottsville High School football team.
- Collected statistics and recaps for each game.
- Captured photos and game footage.
- Worked one-on-one with the editor in chief to come up with new and compelling story ideas.
- Provided content at varied lengths, from about 50 words.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Communications
