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Corinne Piorkowski

Austin,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated reporter with background in radio and print reporting. Highly knowledgeable about local areas, people and issues. Adept at delivering live news stories on short deadlines. Student with desire to take on new challenges.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Writing Intern

Kmfa, Classical 89.5
Austin, TX
09.2024 - Current
  • Crafted engaging and informative newsletters for multiple sections at KMFA, including Classical Austin.
  • Wrote and edited radio spots to improve readability and accuracy.
  • Engaged with customers at tabling events, delivering persuasive pitches.
  • Collaborated with marketing team members to create effective messaging strategies.

News Intern

KUT News
Austin, TX
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed scripts and recorded my voice for radio spots focusing on current events for on-air production.
  • Collaborated with producers to create content for newscasts.
  • Reported live from various locations at scheduled times.
  • Scheduled and conducted interviews by asking targeted questions to capture quotes.

Script Editor

The Drag Audio House
Austin, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Reviewed copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
  • Developed editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control.
  • Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.

News/Life & Arts Writer

The Daily Texan
Austin, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Researched and wrote articles for the student publication.
  • Proofread copy to check grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and organization of material.
  • Organized and tracked multiple projects to meet tight deadlines.

Education

Journalism

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05-2026

Skills

  • Deadline Management
  • Cultivating Collaborative Connections
  • Copywriting and editing
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Radio Spot Writing
  • Feature Writing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Content Writing Intern

Kmfa, Classical 89.5
09.2024 - Current

News Intern

KUT News
06.2024 - 08.2024

Script Editor

The Drag Audio House
08.2023 - 05.2024

News/Life & Arts Writer

The Daily Texan
08.2022 - 05.2023

Journalism

University of Texas At Austin
Corinne Piorkowski