Adam Feiner
Summary
Accomplished journalism professional with nine years of newsroom experience and five years of teaching experience, currently serving as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and Assistant Sports Editor of the journalism school's community newspaper, the Columbia Missourian. Proven expertise in content creation, writing, editing, deadline-driven reporting and search engine optimization strategy, combined with strong leadership and public speaking skills. Proficient in strategic communication planning, social media management and multimedia production using tools such as the Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro and various CMS platforms. Now seeking a transition into a public relations, marketing and/or social media role, bringing a competitive edge, collaborative mindset and results-oriented approach to communications strategy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Visiting Assistant Professor
Missouri School of Journalism
08.2022 - Current
- Independently taught Journalism 1300W: Fundamentals of Written Journalism and Strategic Communication in the Fall 2024 semester
- Co-taught Journalism 4180: Newsroom Content Creation for four semesters and Journalism 4422: Sports Journalism in the Fall 2022 semester
- Evaluate student work, provide feedback on assignments and assess overall progress while fostering an inclusive learning environment and stressing effective time management skills
- Serve on awards committee and ensure colleagues have proper documentation for awards applications through shepherding process
Assistant Sports Editor
Columbia Missourian
08.2022 - Current
- Supervise the website and print production of the community newspaper by editing and proofreading articles and using Adobe InDesign to build pages
- Strategize with fellow newsroom editors to assign and edit work of undergraduate and graduate journalism students
- Collaborated with reporters and teaching assistants to develop compelling sports stories, feature pieces and previews that adhere to AP style
8th Grade Writing Teacher
Lewis and Clark Middle School
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Taught students several different writing styles — narrative, informational, argumentative and poetry — as well as grade-level grammar and spelling through the gradual release model
- Effectively managed a diverse classroom by establishing clear behavioral expectations and routines and engaging students with relevant and interactive activities
- Earned Missouri teaching certificate through the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence
- Served as an assistant baseball coach at Jefferson City High School for five years
Sports Editor
O'Rourke Media Group (Unified Newspaper Group)
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Directed high school sports and community sports coverage as well as page plans for three weekly newspapers and one monthly publication
- Managed X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts for four publications through Hootsuite
- Produced weekly event schedule and up to 15 written stories with photos per week
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism With A Focus On Strategic Communication
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Broadcasting
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12.2016
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Dynamic, results-oriented problem solver
- Deadline-driven content creator and SEO-adept copywriter/editor
- Effective social media manager
- Strategic planner in individual and group settings
- Confident public speaker/presenter
- Competitive attitude
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Airtable, Blox TCMS, Final Cut Pro and other content management systems
Timeline
Assistant Sports Editor
Columbia Missourian
08.2022 - Current
Visiting Assistant Professor
Missouri School of Journalism
08.2022 - Current
8th Grade Writing Teacher
Lewis and Clark Middle School
08.2020 - 07.2022
Sports Editor
O'Rourke Media Group (Unified Newspaper Group)
07.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - Journalism With A Focus On Strategic Communication
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Broadcasting
Western Illinois University
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