Editor Reporter

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EXPERIENCED REPORTER
NEWS/SPORTS/BUSINESS/EDUCATION/LIFESTYLE FEATURES
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Dedicated reporter with a nose for news,a passion for community journalism and a reputation for impeccable ethics.
Five-year record of commended performance as a reporter for print and online editions with circulations of up to •••••,•••••
Adept storyteller who treats news,features and other events with equal passion and thrives within the deadline-intensive newsroom environment.

Professional Experience
Examiner Media-Houston,TX•••••Reporter,••••• to •••••
I.D. Magazine-New Orleans,LA••••• Freelance Writer,••••• to •••••
Covered a range of areas (e.g., news, sports, business, education, healthcare, lifestyle, financial) as a full-time general assignment reporter(and photographer).
Consistently singled out as one of the most prolific writers and productive story contributors. Never failed to meet a deadline.
Provided complete, accurate and compelling coverage of both anticipated and spontaneous news for print and online media.

NOA-TV,New Orleans,LA•••••News Reporter Intern, ••••• to •••••
Developed solid news judgment.
Conducted interviews.
Prepared and performed stand-ups.
Produced a professional news package.
Narrated and tracked script.
Learned high journalistic standards and ethics.

Education
University of New Orleans-New Orleans,LA
BA in Communications, •••••
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:Served as Assistant Editor and Staff Reporter for university newspaper(Driftwood)throughout college career(••••• to •••••).
Key Skills
Community Journalism
Multimedia Reporting
News Writing
Sports Writing
Business Writing
Feature Writing
AP Style
Proofreading/Editing
Research & Fact-Checking
Technology Summary
Windows & Mac OS Platforms
MS Office (Word,Excel,PowerPoint)
Digital & ••••• mm Cameras
Infographics Tools & Software(Flash,Processing,Dundas,Infragistics)