Where I've been & where I wanna go
I am a government business reporter looking for a local news reporting opportunity.
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My coverage includes major public works projects and policy. Years of B2G research experience gave me an understanding of how the governement delivers large-scale projects and how to access governement spending information.
I started my journalism career in college as a reporter and managing editor for the student-ran weekly newspaper (really printed on real newsprint!) and as an anchor for the student-ran TV news station.
My ideal next role would be a general assignment and culture reporter for an esteemed local publication in Austin, Texas.
Work Experience
Government Business Reporter
Government Market News
June 2024 - Present
Business Development
Research Analyst
Strategic Partnerships, Inc.
September 2022 - Present
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Produce 10 weekly articles for Government Market News covering government business, including research, editing, interviewing and promoting on social media.
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Monitor public meetings and press releases for potential article leads.
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Work closely with editors to pitch and be assigned articles.
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Update Wix news platform and design graphics using Canva and Photoshop.
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Produce multistate and federal research to multi-million dollar companies in diverse sectors, including information technology, transportation infrastructure and renewable energy.
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Manage a team of seven researchers to execute projects valued at approximately $30,000-$70,000 delivered on timelines of 10-18 weeks, customized according to client needs.
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Lead generation valued at $5-10 million per fiscal quarter.
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Submit FOIA requests with an 80% success rate.
Education
B.S. Communication Journalism
Lamar University
May 2022
Managing editor of the student-ran newspaper, University Press.
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I contributed weekly articles to print and digital newspaper editions, updated WordPress news platform, assigned stories to student journalists, edited copy and designed print layout using InDesign and QuarkXPress.
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Lead news anchor for student-ran news channel, LUTV News.
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I conducted live interviews with faculty and students, pitched current events stories and participated in panel discussions.
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