Catherine Maher
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Skilled Journalist with a 3-year history conceptualizing and reporting on diverse stories. Versed in digital media and skilled in writing and editing pieces for online platforms.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
City/County/Business Reporter
Rapid City Journal
08.2023 - Current
- Covered breaking news stories quickly and accurately, ensuring timely updates were posted online for reader consumption.
- Cultivated credible sources to obtain relevant information to develop business content.
- Developed strong relationships with industry professionals, facilitating interviews and obtaining exclusive information for articles.
- Conducted investigative reporting on critical issues facing businesses today, shedding light on problems often overlooked by mainstream media outlets.
- Established strong rapport with sources, fostering trust and open communication that led to exclusive scoops on important stories.
- Worked under tight deadlines, effectively managing time and resources to consistently deliver high-quality work in a timely manner.
- Pitched timely story ideas to editorial team, resulting in increased coverage of relevant topics within the business community.
- Interpreted business terminology to deliver easy-to-understand stories.
- Collaborated with editors to enhance the accuracy and quality of published content, ensuring factual correctness.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
Multimedia Journalist
NewsCenter1
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Covered breaking news events quickly and accurately under challenging conditions while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Developed strong professional relationships with sources, fostering trust and credibility within the community.
- Streamlined news production processes by effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing assignments.
- Pitched stories to editorial staff in content areas of news, sports and entertainment.
- Adapted reporting style for multiple formats including print, digital, broadcast, podcasts, or live-streams as needed for maximum impact.
- Optimized content for search engines, improving visibility and driving more traffic to online articles.
- Captured important moments during live events using expert photography skills, resulting in visually dynamic reporting.
- Expanded readership by consistently producing timely, accurate, and engaging news stories for a diverse audience.
- Created multimedia packages, including written articles, photographs, and videos, offering comprehensive coverage of important events.
- Monitored website and social media traffic.
- Collaborated with editorial teams to develop story ideas and ensure comprehensive coverage of news events.
Front Desk Associate
Courtyard by Marriott
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Organized front desk area to maintain a professional and welcoming appearance for guests.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Resolved guest issues effectively, ensuring a positive customer experience.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
- Performed basic daily bookkeeping tasks.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
- Contributed to revenue growth by upselling rooms or promoting additional services when appropriate.
- Coordinated with various departments to address guest requests or concerns efficiently.
- Utilized hotel management software for data entry and reporting purposes.
- Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
Education
Business Administration, Communication Studies
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2022
Skills
- Deadline-oriented
- Ethical judgment
- Video Editing
- Intercultural competence
- Multimedia production
- Writing proficiency
- Data Interpretation
- Investigative reporting
- Search Engine Optimization
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Writing and Editing
- Copy Editing
References
- Darrell Shoemaker, Rapid City Communications Coordinator, City of Rapid City, 605.939.8551, Darrell.Shoemaker@rcgov.org
- Brook Kaufman, CEO, Visit Rapid City, 303.656.0875, kaufman@visitrapidcity.com
- Adam Patton, General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott, The Box Events Center, 307.941.1337, apatton@livhotelgroup.com
Timeline
City/County/Business Reporter
Rapid City Journal
08.2023 - Current
Front Desk Associate
Courtyard by Marriott
05.2022 - 12.2022
Multimedia Journalist
NewsCenter1
01.2022 - 08.2023
Business Administration, Communication Studies
University of Northern Colorado
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