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BREAKING NEWS EDITOR
Professional Summary
Experienced journalist offering extensive experience in reporting, editing and managing breaking news coverage and features on politics, crime, business, entertainment and sports.
Skills
Affiliations
Writers Guild of America, East member with produced television writing credits on the crime drama, "Law & Order." Member, Sigma Phi Epsilon. Avid motorcyclist.
Work History
01/2010 to Current
Breaking News EditorThe Associated Press – New York
The Associated PressBreaking News Editor
  • Responsibilities include managing and training staff, assigning coverage, writing and editing breaking news stories.
  • Monitors various news media and government sources, including television, newspaper websites, Twitter feeds, and fire and police scanners.
  • Writes, edits and produces stories under byline Tom McElroy for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels.
  • Develops sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
  • Conducts research using court and government databases, including Lexis/Nexis, PACER and WebCrims.
  • Compiles daily news digests, headlines and summaries.
  • Works with AP member subscribers to correct problems and facilitate news gathering.
01/2000 to 01/2010
Daybook EditorDaybook Editor – New York
  • Compiled and edited the AP's influential assignment calendar of upcoming news events, happenings and press conferences in New York City, a sought-after publication that set the tone and daily agenda for New York's media.
01/1990 to 01/2000
Reporter / Broadcast EditorReporter / Broadcast Editor – New York
  • General assignment reporter in the AP's New York Bureau.
Education
1986
Bachelor of Arts: International Affairs
George Washington University - Washington D.C.
  • Minor in Economics
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The Associated Press
  • Breaking News Editor
  • Daybook Editor
  • Reporter / Broadcast Editor

School Attended

  • George Washington University

Job Titles Held:

  • Breaking News Editor
  • The Associated Press
  • Daybook Editor
  • Reporter / Broadcast Editor

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : International Affairs

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