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POLITICAL REPORTER
  • http://smccarty9.wix.com/shannonmccarty
Professional Summary
Hardworking and detail-oriented media professional looking to obtain a reporting position to cover current events. Background includes extensive work in multi-media journalism. Committed to delivering factual, concise and elegantly written pieces that inform and engage a wide range of audiences.
Skills
  • Exceptional writer
  • Social media
  • Investigative skills
  • Skilled interpreter and translator
  • Team player
  • Highly organized
  • Fast learner
  • Sound editorial judgment
  • Research expert
Work History
06/2015 to Current
Political ReporterIowa State Daily – 2420 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and print.
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  • Researched and wrote 1-3 pieces per week for Iowa State Daily.
  • Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
  • Worked the politics beat, and covered the Bernie Sanders campaign.
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  • Worked the breaking news beat, and covered crime and community safety.
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  • Delivered live reports from site of event and from mobile device.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Shot still photos to accompany news stories.
  • Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story\\'s subject matter.
  • Covered presidential campaign and Iowa Caucus
  • Covered Ames City Council
10/2015 to 01/2016
Bridal Consultant Pure Bridal – 306 S 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
  • Wrote sales slips and sales contracts.
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices.
  • Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner.
  • Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner.
  • Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area.
  • Performed thorough note taking after each appointment
  • Printed and filed purchase orders
Education
Current
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Journalism and Political Science
Iowa State University - Ames, Iowa
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Iowa State Daily
  • Pure Bridal

School Attended

  • Iowa State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Political Reporter
  • Bridal Consultant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences : Journalism and Political Science

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