Summary
Highly accomplished Reporter with over 6 years of experience in investigative journalism, news writing, and multimedia storytelling. Proven ability to uncover compelling stories, conduct in-depth research, and deliver impactful reports across various platforms. Adept at building source networks and transforming complex information into accessible narratives for diverse audiences, consistently driving engagement and public awareness.
Experience
Investigative ReporterNational Public Wire
- Led investigations into government transparency, resulting in 3 major exposes that collectively garnered over 5 million online views and 100,000 shares.
- Cultivated a network of 50+ confidential sources, securing exclusive interviews that uncovered systemic issues in public policy.
- Produced multimedia packages, including video and interactive graphics, increasing story engagement by 35% compared to text-only articles.
- Utilized data journalism techniques to analyze public records, identifying critical trends and informing 7 impactful long-form reports.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to publish a series on campaign finance reform, quoted by 15+ national news outlets.
Staff ReporterCapitol City Journal
- Covered local government and crime beats, publishing 200+ articles that informed over 500,000 weekly readers.
- Broke an exclusive story on municipal corruption, leading to a public ethics investigation and a 20% increase in web traffic for the news section.
- Conducted 100+ interviews with public officials, community leaders, and affected citizens to ensure comprehensive reporting.
- Managed tight deadlines, delivering 3-5 stories per week while maintaining 100% accuracy and ethical standards.
- Pioneered a new community feedback initiative, increasing reader engagement and story ideas by 25%.
Junior ReporterThe Daily Gazette
- Reported on local news and events, contributing 70+ articles covering education, community affairs, and local business.
- Assisted senior reporters in investigative research, fact-checking, and transcription for high-profile stories.
- Developed strong interviewing skills through daily interactions with diverse community members.
- Utilized content management systems to publish articles efficiently, consistently meeting daily publication targets.
Portfolio & Projects
The Unseen Hand: Lobbying in Local Government
- Spearheaded a 6-part investigative series exposing undeclared lobbying activities, leading to new local transparency ordinances.
- Analyzed over 10,000 pages of public expenditure reports and ethics filings, identifying undisclosed financial ties.
- Produced an interactive data visualization illustrating lobbying expenditures, which received 150,000+ unique views.
Crisis on the Rails: A Public Transit Investigation
- Led a multi-reporter project examining safety failures and budget mismanagement in the city's public transit system.
- Conducted 40+ interviews with whistleblowers and transit employees, uncovering critical maintenance lapses.
- The series prompted a federal investigation and significant policy changes, improving commuter safety for over 2 million daily riders.
Podcast Series: 'Beneath the Headlines'
- Co-created and co-hosted a weekly podcast exploring the deeper context of major news stories, attracting 10,000+ listeners per episode.
- Researched, scripted, and produced 50+ episodes, featuring interviews with experts and primary source audio.
- Utilized audio storytelling to enhance audience understanding and engagement with complex political and social issues.
Education
University of Maryland, College ParkBachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in Political Science
- Graduated with Honors, achieving a GPA of 3.8/4.0
- Awarded Dean's List every semester for academic excellence
- Editor-in-Chief for The Diamondback, overseeing a team of 30+ student journalists
Skills
Reporting & Editorial
Investigative JournalismNews WritingInterviewingFact-CheckingEditorial ManagementFeature Writing
Technical & Tools
Adobe AuditionMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle WorkspaceContent Management Systems (CMS)Social Media AnalyticsSQL (basic)
Multimedia Storytelling
Video Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro)Audio ProductionPhotography (DSLR)Data VisualizationInteractive GraphicsPodcast Production
Research & Analysis
OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence)Public Records ResearchData AnalysisSource CultivationLexisNexisFOIA Requests
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