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* Responsible for independently seeking out news and feature articles for the New York Capital Region’s premiere newsweekly
* Contributes an average of 1-2 articles weekly, more than any other contributing writer at Metroland
* Exceeded typical intern duties by publishing a main feature article, an achievement generally reserved for paid employees
* Contributes to editorial decisions such as the endorsements of political candidates and direction of news and features
THE CHRONICLE — Albany, NY (Aug. 2007 – May 2009)
Executive Editor, May 2008 – May 2009
Staff Writer, August 2007 – May 2008
Award-winning staff writer of the weekly student-produced newspaper at The College of Saint Rose promoted to Executive Editor after only one year with the organization.
* Managed a staff of seven editors and 30 staff writers to oversee all aspects of producing the weekly student newspaper at The College of Saint Rose as well as breaking news web content
* Managed a budget of $18,000 and made crucial decisions involving publishing, advertising, fund raising, technology, training, recruiting, and other financial expenditures
* Implemented a complete redesign for the print version of The Chronicle
* Designed and oversaw beta testing of a new website, and launched a media campaign utilizing social networking sites like Twitter to improve the visibility and interactivity of The Chronicle as a brand
* 80 WPM, Interviewing, AP style, Quark, Photoshop, Photography, Videography, HTML, WordPress, Cpanel, Macromedia Flash, Mac/PC, Microsoft Office Suite, Social networking/Twitter, Spanish, data entry, cash handling
* Regularly participates in courses through Poynter NewsU as well as seminars in social media and writing
* Singer in two bands performing original music, one of which was named Metroland's Best New Band of 2009.
* Involvement in production, distribution and promotion of a full-length album, as well as promotion and booking of live performances across the Northeast