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Cole Krueger

Cole Krueger

Oregon

Summary

Dynamic communicator and seasoned DITV News Reporter with a proven track record in newswriting, digital media, and storytelling techniques. At The Daily Iowan, I covered stories and events in the Iowa City area. I hope to eventually work my way up to DITV Sports. Skilled in SEO, I significantly increased content visibility and audience reach.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

DITV News Reporter

The Daily Iowan
12.2024 - Current
  • Uploaded breaking news and updates to organization's social media and website accounts.
  • Enhanced live news coverage by providing real-time updates and analysis during significant events.
  • Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
  • Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events.
  • Generated, produced and delivered high profile special reports and communicated in community events behalf of station.
  • Developed exceptional storytelling skills that resonated with diverse audiences across various mediums including print, digital, radio, or television broadcasts.
  • Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
  • Developed original stories and curated content from national news organizations to provide wide variety of coverage.

Social Media Manager

10,000 Takes
12.2024 - Current
  • Successfully built a loyal following by consistently sharing valuable content that resonated with the target audience.
  • Help run all @10kHowls social media accounts that cover the Minnesota Timberwolves.
  • Developed targeted advertising campaigns, driving website traffic and generating leads.
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing effective social media strategies.
  • Postgame live streams following Timberwolves games, provided coverage and reactions.

Blogger

10,000 Takes
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Proofread edited, and revised content as needed to maintain accuracy and high quality standards.
  • Optimized blog posts for SEO, resulting in higher search engine rankings and increased organic traffic.
  • Researched creative topics to write, edit and create layouts for new articles and features.
  • Updated older blog posts to refresh content, maintain relevance, and improve search engine performance over time.
  • Covered Minnesota sports with weekly opinionated blogs.

Summer Custodial Worker

Oregon High School
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Increased efficiency with proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between events by setting up furniture, arranging tables, and preparing spaces as needed.
  • Protected building occupants'' health by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and railings daily.
  • Maintained a safe environment for visitors and staff by promptly addressing spills, debris, and other hazards.
  • Improved indoor air quality by regularly dusting surfaces, vacuuming carpets, and washing windows in public areas.
  • Completed custodial duties within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality results under pressure.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalsim & Mass Communication + Sports Media

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Oregon High School, Oregon, WI
06-2024

Skills

  • Newswriting
  • Photo and video editing
  • Exceptional writing
  • Excellent communication
  • News anchoring
  • Social media
  • Gathering information
  • Digital media
  • Pitching
  • Reporting news

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Blogging/Vlogging
  • Playing Sports
  • Team Sports
  • Sports Writing

Timeline

DITV News Reporter - The Daily Iowan
12.2024 - Current
Social Media Manager - 10,000 Takes
12.2024 - Current
Summer Custodial Worker - Oregon High School
06.2024 - 08.2024
Blogger - 10,000 Takes
05.2024 - 12.2024
University of Iowa - Bachelor of Arts, Journalsim & Mass Communication + Sports Media
Oregon High School - High School Diploma,
Cole Krueger