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Camryn Cutinello

Peoria,IL

Summary

Story-driven Journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Experienced in covering complicated issues in state and local government. Collaborator with experience managing reporters and students.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital director and reporter

WCBU
06.2023 - Current
  • Increased digital engagement by implementing innovative social media campaigns and content strategies.
  • Streamlined internal workflows with the adoption of project management tools, resulting in increased team efficiency.
  • Edited and fact-checked stories from reporters to be published on WCBU.org.
  • Helped manage full-time staff, freelancers and student interns.
  • Wrote the WCBU newsletter which was sent to subscribers three times a week.
  • Created written and audio pieces on government, healthcare, education, courts and the environment.
  • Created images, video and data visualization to enhance and improve written stories.

Statehouse Reporting Intern

WBEZ
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Worked as a reporter covering the Illinois General Assembly, state agencies and constitutional officers.
  • Covered committees, floor action and press conferences.
  • Created daily radio items for WBEZ's various newscasts.
  • Wrote in-depth reported pieces explaining government processes and legislation.
  • Appeared on NPR's Morning Edition.

Editorial Intern

Health New Illinois
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Helped create and edit two daily newsletters
  • Worked as a reporter covering health News in Illinois and Wisconsin
  • Conducted interviews with leaders in the hospital industry and advocates from various interest groups
  • Managed social media accounts
  • Assisted in preparation for panel events, including media creation, communication with panelists and advertising.
  • Enhanced editorial content by proofreading and editing articles for grammar, style, and clarity.
  • Supported the editorial team with research, fact-checking, and content organization for optimized reader engagement.

Gym Manager

Anytime Fitness
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Increased gym membership retention by implementing personalized fitness programs and regular progress checkins.
  • Streamlined facility operations by creating efficient staff schedules and maintaining an organized work environment.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through swift resolution of member concerns and consistent communication with clients.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance to ensure a clean, safe, and inviting environment for members and staff.

Education

Master of Arts -

University of Illinois Springfield
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts -

Columbia College Chicago
05.2022

Skills

  • Reporting
  • Writing
  • Social media management and content creation
  • Editing
  • Audio production
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Web Analytics
  • Date Reporting
  • Interviewing
  • Management
  • Part 107 Remote Pilot
  • National Weather Service certified weather spotter

Projects

Expanding coverage in Greater Peoria, Google News Initiative, Part of a team which received a grant to expand WCBU's coverage in the Peoria area. Took part in educational sessions led by Google on how to best use Google tools to expand WCBU's audience. Created a pitched idea to the Google team for the grant. WCBU received the full grant amount.

Timeline

Digital director and reporter

WCBU
06.2023 - Current

Statehouse Reporting Intern

WBEZ
01.2023 - 05.2023

Editorial Intern

Health New Illinois
08.2022 - 01.2023

Gym Manager

Anytime Fitness
08.2019 - 06.2021

Master of Arts -

University of Illinois Springfield

Bachelor of Arts -

Columbia College Chicago

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