Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Storyteller and creative thinker with a demonstrated ability to understand and communicate analytical material; seeking a position where I can leverage digital communications and marketing initiatives to enhance brand awareness and position an organization toward thought leadership. Content generation, editorial processes, photography, videography, layout and design; Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite
Generates and edits written and photographic content (typically five stories weekly) for sporting and other newsworthy events across mid- central Ohio with little oversight, under extremely tight deadlines. Drives content to/from/across relevant social media platforms. Independently develops creative story ideas, takes assignments from conception to publication, and leverages content across multiple channels. Assists in overall editorial processes, layout and design.
Nearly four years of battlefield reporting in Afghanistan and Iraq. Generated nearly 1,200 written, photographic, and video stories for distribution across regional, national, and international news outlets. Exercised independent editorial discretion in story creation, development, and delivery across multiple media channels. Assisted in layout and design of weekly newspaper, weekly 30-minute television news program, and organizational podcasts.