Christine Rourke

Deeply in touch with the community through consistent and thorough reporting in general news, and specialized categories such as business, tech, healthcare and education. Established professional relationships with government, nonprofit, special district and other community leaders. Strong writing and editing skills, recognized statewide. Extensive photography experience, recognized statewide. Developer of high impact communication pieces in print, digital and broadcast. Team management and development, able to coach, direct and encourage. Able to manage simultaneous projects. Able to work collaboratively. Able to analyze datasets and communicate that information through a narrative. Organizer of well-attended special events including conferences. Creative News Producer with 10 years of production experience. Successful in problem-solving and critical thinking with exceptional multitasking skills. Committed to accuracy and fast-turnarounds with honest and constructive employee feedback.

• Collaborated with team of eight in the development of special segments.

• Contributor to the following magazines
• Sports Car Market
• Colorado Central
• AAA Travel

• Dateline/NBC, “Trouble at the 7/11 Ranch” – September 2020, Reporting featured in an episode of the long-running crime series.
• Colorado Press Association, Photography Best of Show, 2017, 2018, The Best of Show award is given to the top photographer in the state, no matter what size newspaper. This award was received in back-to-back years against such competitors as those employed by the Denver Post, the Greeley Tribune and the Durango Herald.
• Colorado Press Association Class 3 newspapers, Best Agriculture Story, 2019
• Colorado Press Association Class 3 newspapers, Best Sports Feature, 2019
• Colorado Press Association Class 3 newspapers, Best Serious Column, 2019
• Colorado Press Association Class 3 newspapers, Best Feature Story, 2018
• Colorado Press Association Class 3 newspapers, Best Special Publication, 2017 – The Gunnison Country Magazine
• Colorado Press Association Class 3 newspapers, Best Photographer’s Portfolio, first place, 2012-2016, 2018
• Colorado Press Association Class 3 newspapers, Best News Photograph, first place, 2012
• Colorado Press Association Class 3 newspapers, Best Feature Photograph, first place, 2016
• Various other awards earned for articles in business, agriculture and feature writing
• Panelist for the 2016 Headwaters Poetry Festival held at Western

• Communications Director, Aadland for U.S. Senate, Represent candidate to media through press releases, interview scheduling and social media promotion. Became a paid position.
• Official photographer, Tough Enough to Wear Pink, Assist with producing captivating content which is utilized in producing video, print and social media content.
• Peer community leader, Colorado Press Association
• Co-host, Community Matters, on public radio station KBUT.