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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

I helped plan and execute our news coverage with CityBeat's managing editor. This included writing, reporting and photographing long-form, magazine style cover stories, weekly 1,000 word-plus news features, two to four weekly 400-500 word news stories, blog posts, and a daily morning news blog.

Washington, D.C.

Reported on Texas representatives and senators and how national legislation affects Texas. Coverage included the October government shutdown, poverty issues such as minimum wage, SNAP cuts, and ACA, presidential nominations, Republican and Democratic primary elections for Senate, and occasional White House duty. Reported on federal agencies, including the Fish and Wildlife Service, the EPA, and others. Provided the occasional Metro story about transportation and other subjects as needed. Took and edited photos for blog posts as necessary, including photos of White House Medal of Honor ceremony and other events.

Advanced Visual Design

Austin, Texas

Reported daily assignments on the Texas economy, environment, and other issues as necessary. Also wrote longer articles, including those for use by The New York Times. Occasional photographic contributions. Also performed information gathering on Texas law makers, as well as basic HTML help on several interactive features run by the Tribune.

Austin, Texas

Helped research material for Dallas, 1963, a non-fiction book written by Bill Minutaglio and Steven L Davis and published by Twelve Books.Combed through records, including newspaper articles from the early 1960s, to flesh out details about the city of Dallas, its role in the civil rights movement, key figures covered by the book, conservative political activities in the city, and other details. Flagged and summarized important and interesting notes for the authors.

Austin, Texas

Wrote and reported for the Texas Observer's monthly magazine and website. Covered economic issues, criminal justice, and other topics as needed.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Performed design and public relations-related writing duties, including copy-editing and creation of newsletters and press releases for the Economic Center's StEP program. Took photos for promotional use. Helped administer the Student Enterprise Program in Cincinnati Public Schools, teaching third through eighth graders math and basic economic concepts.Aided in numeric assessment of StEP's effectiveness by administering attitudinal surveys to students, collecting and organizing data about student performance in the program, and composing and delivering reports about this data.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Completed an intensive, selective leadership program in Cincinnati Ohio. Service included 40 hrs/wk at non-profit organization (see Greater Cincinnati Economics Center for Education & Research). In addition, program included completion of two service projects with a team of 10 other Americorps Members as well as weekly training sessions.First year service project-- coordinated with Evanston Community Council and Xavier University's Community Building Institute to create an employment resource center. Second year fellowship-- with one other fellow, oversaw 10 first year Allies and acted as project manager for a city-wide, nine month student art project culminating in an exhibition at Cincinnati's Art Academy.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Wrote seven to 10 weekly articles about music, art, and sports as the Cincinnati contributor for large national web/mobile site Go2 Media. These articles appeared in the Greater Cincinnati market and often also appeared nationally.

Fairfield Township, Ohio

Reported on local government, including city planning, elections, levies, school issues, and local color and history for community publication in Fairfield Township Ohio.

Master'S Degree, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Nettie Doscher More Fellowship in Journalism 2012-2013

Ba, English, Political Science