Journalism
- A talented and immensely creative journalist with a commitment to high-quality research and writing Dedication to sound investigative research methods and a strong desire to know the truth of the matter; excellent reporting and interviewing skills and award-winning writing techniques, Exceptional experience writing and reporting across a variety of platforms, including print, television, and online social media
- Extensive experience of XX years in receiving assignments for stories, evaluating leads and pitching compelling story ideas to editors, revising and editing work for editorial approval, and collaborating with other reporters, editors, and production staff
- Skilled in gathering information for newsworthy stories through observation, interviews, investigation, and research; building a network of sources for interviews and developing relationships within the community
- Instrumental in analyzing facts and information and determining the most effective way to tell the story; organizing details to create the most impactful stories for the given medium; attending and reporting on events such as artistic, political, or social functions as well as sporting events
- Strong journalistic integrity; very proficient with all word processing programs and platforms; building long-term relationships with sources for use in future stories; engaging in customer service with clients and content creators
- Ability to find, source, and verify original content; an excellent portfolio of published articles; hands-on experience in writing and editing; passion about writing and creating interesting stories; strong knowledge of media processes
- Excellent communication and research skills; charismatic and magnetic personality; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; good time-management skills; great interpersonal and communication skills