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POLITICAL REPORTER
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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.
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Work History
06/2015 to Current
Political ReporterTegna – Little Rock , AR
- 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 – City , STATE
- 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 - City, State
Iowa State University - City, State
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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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