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PHOTOJOURNALIST
Skills
  • Sound editorial judgment
  • Investigative skills
  • Team player
  • Highly organized
  • Photo editing and retouching
  • Good working knowledge of industry software applications
  • Creative writing background

Accomplished photographer

Excels reaching all deadlines

Solid experience working in high pressure environments

Strong interpersonal skills

 
Work History
Photojournalist, 04/2001 to 11/2015
Freelance Photojournalist – New York City
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels.
  • Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
  • Worked the [Beat type] beat, and covered [Topic] and [Topic].
  • Delivered live reports from site of event and from the mobile broadcast unit.
  • Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Shot video and still photos to accompany news stories.
  • Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story's subject matter.
  • Selected and updated stories and photos for the [Publication Name] homepage carousel.
  • Selected and updated stories and photos for the [Publication Name] homepage carousel.
Education
Bachelor of Science: 1987
London University - London, United Kingdom
Philosophy
Accomplishments
  • Recipient of the Spot News Award from the New York Press Association in 2014.
Additional Information

I am interested in pursuing academic courses in teaching with the ultimate aim of researching, developing and presenting workshops in photography and photojournalism.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Freelance Photojournalist

School Attended

  • London University

Job Titles Held:

  • Photojournalist

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : 1987

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