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Cierra Coppock

Bellingham,WA

Summary

Creatively minded and team-oriented photographer and writer with 4 years in the outdoor and environmental-based journalism industry. Adept at incorporating feedback and digital storytelling. Successful at working efficiently under great amounts of pressure and juggling many complex tasks at once.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Manager

Freehub Media LLC
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided editorial support including writing, editing, fact-checking, researching, selecting photography, and managing contributors.
  • Produced photographic content for marketing materials, digital articles, and print features as the sole in-house photographer.
  • Organized and classified content, optimized SEO, and maintained content calendars and deadlines across all digital platforms.
  • Coordinated product reviews, approvals, and release plans with advertising partners and reviewers.
  • Created and scheduled social media posts, newsletters, and event promotions.
  • Produced and edited digital articles, videos, and print materials.
  • Handled administrative tasks, including invoicing and equipment inventory.

Writer/Photographer

Klipsun Magazine
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Staff writers produced Western’s quarterly magazine under the direction of the editorial staff.
  • I practiced querying story ideas, researching, writing and then assisting with production of the written and visual elements of the online and print magazine.

Photographer

The Planet Magazine
09.2021 - 01.2021
  • Western’s quarterly environmental magazine tasked its photographers with providing photos for the articles featured in the publication
  • This included shooting, editing, and writing captions for the featured photos
  • I also produced an independent photo essay that was published in the online edition.

Writer/Photographer

Western Front
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • As a writer for Western Washington University’s weekly publication, I worked in a newsroom producing stories and photos every week.

Political Canvasser

Montana Democratic Party
07.2016 - 11.2016
  • I made phone calls and went door-to-door, collecting data and persuading citizens to vote in their local elections
  • This job was a wonderful lesson in de-escalation and rejection tolerance.

Graphic Designer/Photographer/Merchandise Organizer

Big Sky State Games
03.2015 - 08.2016
  • I created posters, advertisements, and pamphlets for the events coordinated by the Big Sky State Games
  • Another one of my responsibilities was to sell and organize merchandise sold by the company
  • Additionally, I photographed sporting events such as track and field, swimming, and basketball.

Education

Art Studio- Photography BA -

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06.2022

Visual Journalism — BA -

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06.2022

Skills

  • Background in Fine Art
  • Foundation in Journalistic Principles and Integrity
  • Portrait, Studio, and Action Sports Photography
  • Graphic Design and Photographic Editing
  • Strong Grammar and Editing Knowledge
  • Content Management and Planning
  • Efficient Workflow Management
  • Digital Media Proficiency

Custom

  • Ian Terry, Editor in Chief at Freehub Magazine, ian@freehub.com
  • Brice Minnigh, Managing Editor at Freehub Magazine, brice@freehub.com
  • Warren Cornwall, The Planet, cornwaw@wwu.edu


Custom

In my free time, I enjoy being outside and find new ways to be creative—clears the mind and keeps the soul happy.

Timeline

Content Manager

Freehub Media LLC
07.2022 - Current

Photographer

The Planet Magazine
09.2021 - 01.2021

Writer/Photographer

Klipsun Magazine
06.2021 - 09.2021

Writer/Photographer

Western Front
01.2020 - 03.2020

Political Canvasser

Montana Democratic Party
07.2016 - 11.2016

Graphic Designer/Photographer/Merchandise Organizer

Big Sky State Games
03.2015 - 08.2016

Art Studio- Photography BA -

Western Washington University

Visual Journalism — BA -

Western Washington University
Cierra Coppock