Writer Reporter

Des Moines, IA 50311 • 871 mi.
Job Function:
Media & Communication
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Employment Type:
Full-Time, Internship
Experience:
1 – 3 Years
Salary:
$20-40k
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Citizenship:
U.S. Citizen
Willing to Relocate:
Any Location
Travel Preference:
No Preference
Maximum Commute:
No Preference

RESUME

SKILLS:
Experience in writing for publications
Thorough researcher/reporter
Able to juggle multiple deadlines
Energetic and dedicated to responsibilities


EDUCATION:
Drake University Des Moines, Iowa
B.A. in Magazines with concentration in Global Media
and a minor in Graphic Design
- Graduation: May •••••, •••••
- ••••• cumulative GPA, Honors curriculum

Dublin City University Dublin, Ireland
Study Abroad, Spring •••••
- Studied global media and Irish culture & literature

Central High School Davenport, Iowa
Graduated ••••• with Honors


EMPLOYMENT:
Apprentice, Midwest Living magazine Meredith Corporation
September ••••• to present
- Write short articles for travel and Chicago city supplement sections
- Research/scout locations for travel articles
- Assist in various parts of production

Graphic Designer Iowa Sports Connection
August ••••• to September •••••
- Designed page layouts, client ads, etc. for print and digital sports magazine
- Handled multiple projects and deadlines at once
- Addressed clients needs and worked to exceed expectations

Contributing Writer •••••
December ••••• to February •••••
- Pitched story ideas for The Cram, a section on college-related topics
- Reported on political and cultural topics in community/on campus
- Adhered to deadlines and reported to editors via email


OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Contributing music reporter Des Moines Music Coalition
January ••••• to present
- Attend concerts and live events around city
- Write reviews on shows, album releases and other music news
- Interview bands for profile articles

Personal music blog •••••
September ••••• to present
- Write weekly posts on blog
- Search for music news, new releases, bands to review, etc.
- Create online presence through social media (Twitter, Facebook, Google)

KEYWORDS

Music, entertainment, film, culture