Journalist
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Pitched, carried and delivered exclusive interviews
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
- Followed-up on leads for information regarding news and events.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research, contacting experts or witnesses and conferring with lawyers to comply with legal boundaries for sensitive stories
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information