Documentos de Académico
Documentos de Profesional
Documentos de Cultura
About me
I have nine years of experience in the media in several capacities. I've worked as a reporter, feature writer, freelance
journalist, sub-editor, and managing editor. I've worked in public relations and communications research fields. My goal
is to continue forging a path in news journalism and to establish myself as a leader in my field.
Experience
Writing fellow September, 2010 - Working in the writing center at
Boston University's College of Communication assisting students with their assignments at all levels of the creative
process.
Education
Boston University M.S. (Journalism) September 2010-
Studying towards a Master of Science, majoring in print journalism, with a focus on general assignment reporting.
Currently completing a Master of Science majoring in Journalism, a professional capstone extending, and cementing my
experience working in media fields in the past nine years.
Confident with database tools such as Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel.
Multimedia savvy – experienced with Adobe Photoshop, Wordpress platforms, photography and video equipment, movie
and audio editing software, as well as Soundslides.
A strong awareness of social media, and the channels journalists must be working in today to be successful.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills from working in managerial and leadership positions.
Awards/Internships
Best Feature Writer, ASPA Awards, 2004
References
Amy Sutherland, Adjunct professor at Boston University and 2011 Faculty Editor of the Comment,
amysutherland@mac.com, (617) 990-4272
John Hall, Professor at Boston University and Head of the College of Communication’s Writing Center,
johnhall@bu.edu, (617) 353-6632
Professor Bob Zelnick, Former ABC News Correspondent, Media Law Professor at Boston University,
bzelnick@bu.edu, (617) 277-4716
Gordon Campbell, co-editor at Scoop Media in New Zealand, and founder of offshoot Internet magazine Werewolf,
Gordon@werewolf.co.nz
Professor Verica Rupar, Professor of Journalism, University of Cardiff, Wales, RuparV@cardiff.ac.uk, (+44) 29 208
75461
Sarah Barnett, staff-writer at New Zealand Listener, former editor of Salient, sarahmbarnett@gmail.com, (+64) 9 373
9432