Andrew DeCapua
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Versatile Journalist takes on any issue and produces pieces quickly to take advantage of current public opinion. Hardworking, reliable professional bringing four years of experience. Highly experienced in print and digital news reporting and editing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor-in-Chief
The Recorder (CCSU)
New Britain, CT
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines.
- Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
- Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules.
- Recommended enhancements to articles for optimum readership.
- Conducted phone and email interviews to elicit advice-driven information.
- Determined clearest and most logical way to present information and instructions for greatest reader comprehension.
- Partnered with leaders and remote teams to uncover compelling and strategically useful stories.
- Worked closely with graphic, photo and video teams to plan and produce compelling content.
- Collaborated with editor-in-chief to determine journal content and topics of special issues.
- Edited and proofread social media and blog posts.
- Cultivated coverage that connected with target audiences through breaking news, national and local trends, things to do and reviews.
- Recruited talented freelance writers to research and compose articles.
- Led and managed team of research assistants in vetting new submissions.
- Planned contents according to publication's style, editorial policy and publishing requirements.
- Read, evaluated and edited manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication.
- Verified facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources.
- Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
- Wrote stories, articles or newsletters for publication.
- Consulted with management and editorial staff regarding placement and story development.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve readability.
- Proofed copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
- Negotiated contracts, royalties and payments for authors or freelancers.
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Proofread copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
- Held weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.
- Supervised and coordinated work of reporters and other editors.
- Assigned topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
- Oversaw artwork, layout and printing, adhering to deadlines and budget requirements.
- Hired, managed, guided and inspired editorial and administrative team and directed practices and policies for working effectively with vendors and content contributors.
- Managed development, editing and publishing of editorial content created for articles, blogs, audio interviews and video features.
Sports Editor
The Recorder (CCSU)
New Britain, CT
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Mentored reporters to tailor sport-specific content to audiences and platforms.
- Wrote headlines and coordinated graphics for sports stories daily.
- Created reporting schedule for games throughout the year for writers covering sports.
- Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
- Expanded digital footprint for news operations.
- Delegated reporting, photography, game attendance, statistical analysis and writing to sports reporters.
- Employed metrics, best practices and experimentation to grow total audience and sports-driven digital subscriptions.
- Supervised team of sports writers by delegating stories, assisting in fact-checking, editing and writing headlines.
- Implemented and improved strategies for online and print publications to optimize coverage and grow subscription numbers resulting in increased revenue.
- Monitored daily sporting events and issues to discuss and report pertinent news.
- Participated in long-term planning for newsrooms' sports content to boost overall strategy for reporters.
- Wrote interesting, eye-catching story headlines and summaries.
- Collaborated with sports reporters to generate new story ideas.
- Evaluated reporter stories, shaped content and helped improve overall work quality through careful review, detailed editing and constructive feedback.
- Worked with graphic designers to oversee inclusion of visual elements to improve page layouts.
- Determined appropriate page budgets and layouts to guide word count parameters, optimize use of images and graphics as well as maximize impact within allotted space.
Reporter
The Recorder (CCSU)
New Britain, CT
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Traveled to locations to write reviews from first-hand experience.
- Completed investigations of important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Maintained up-to-the-minute knowledge of breaking news stories and responded to round-the-clock emergencies.
- Scheduled and conducted interviews by asking targeted questions to capture quotes.
- Explained information in simple terms to engage and educate general audience.
- Read trustworthy publications to gather information on current events and breaking news.
- Delivered scripted, spontaneous and prerecorded reports on newsworthy events.
- Introduced fresh and new angles on previously reported material to update and inform readers.
- Shaped narrative on key issues through polished storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
- Produced and edited daily news and entertainment reports.
- Contributed to news website by updating stories and creating videos, photo galleries and polls.
- Developed and pursued stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics and events.
- Received assignments and evaluated leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Asked questions and discovered facts during interviews.
- Wrote stories to prescribed editorial style and format standards, meeting expected objectives.
- Employed use of quotes or clips and provided appropriate credit.
- Reported vital business news by gathering information from relevant sources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05-2024
Associate of Arts -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT05-2019
Skills
- Investigations expertise
- Story development skill
- Interviewing strength
- Research and fact-checking
- Media operations understanding
- Investigation ability
- Content Creation
- Breaking News Coverage
- Source building
- Writing and editing
- Story Development
- Relationship Building
- Blog Writing
- Lead Follow Up
- Email and Phone Etiquette
- Story Editing
- Decision-Making
- Detail-Oriented
- Fact Checking
- Microsoft Office
- Appointment Scheduling
- Sports Reporting
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Telephone Interviews
- Fact-checking
- Journalism ethics
- News Reporting
- Investigative Reports
- Technical reporting
- Voiceover Writing
- Staff Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Publication Development
- Background Research
- Copy Editing
- Deadline Driven
- Statistical Analysis
- Story pitching
- Public and Media Relations
- Investigative reporting
- Field reporting
- Video Editing
- Daily Reporting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Editorial Standards
- Feature Writing
- Data Analytics
- AP style expert
Accomplishments
- Department Honors Award at CCSU (Journalism)
- Dean's List
- Editor-In-Chief of The Recorder
- Lead campus newspaper back to weekly print
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Editor-in-Chief
The Recorder (CCSU)
01.2024 - 05.2024
Sports Editor
The Recorder (CCSU)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Reporter
The Recorder (CCSU)
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Central Connecticut State University
Associate of Arts -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
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