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Branden Hunter

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Tenacious writer with a passion for journalism and impeccable ethics. An engaging storyteller with a track record of telling appealing stories. Proven ability to thrive in deadline-driven environments. Successful Copywriter with five years of converting casual browsers into loyal customers. Proponent of SEO keyword integration to optimize online click rates. Dedicated to broadening companies' customer bases by enhancing public appeal through clever advertising copy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Copywriter

Porter Media Group
01.2021 - Current
  • Authored and proofread copy for websites and marketing materials.Oversaw creation of strategic models for diverse accounts with strong focus on ensuring compliance with requirements, preferences, and missions.Managed copy review and editing through careful guidance and oversight of production.

Neighborhood Reporter

Detroit Free Press
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.Uploaded breaking news and updates to organization's social media and website accounts.Generated, produced and delivered high profile special reports and communicated in community events behalf of station.Developed original stories and curated content from national news organizations to provide wide variety of coverage.Assisted in creation and development of 'Detroit Is' project for the Free Press will highlight stories in Detroit's over 200 neighborhoods.

Staff Writer

Michigan Chronicle
10.2017 - 12.2019
  • Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.Edited and proofed documents for proper grammar, spelling, capitalization and verbiage.Managed interns by establishing deadlines, reviewing work, and providing workplace development.Rebooted sports section for the Michigan Chronicle after a short hiatus.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
05.2024

Skills

  • Marketing communications
  • Copywriting, editing, and review
  • Assigning articles
  • Neighborhood canvassing

Accomplishments

  • Summer 2019 fellow for the Detroit Equity Action Lab through the Damon J
  • Keith Center for Civil Rights.Recipient of the 2018 Best Sports Section Award at the National Newspaper Publishers Association.

Timeline

Lead Copywriter

Porter Media Group
01.2021 - Current

Neighborhood Reporter

Detroit Free Press
01.2020 - 07.2020

Staff Writer

Michigan Chronicle
10.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Morehouse College

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