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Elizabeth Snyder

Kenosha

Summary

Accomplished journalist with extensive experience at Kenosha News, specializing in writing, editing, and multimedia production. Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while producing accurate and compelling stories. Expertise in breaking news coverage and building strong relationships with sources to enhance story quality and audience interaction. Dedicated to upholding high standards of journalistic integrity and excellence.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Journalist

Kenosha News
12.1987 - 05.2025
  • Wrote, edited, and produced stories for print and online platforms.
  • Developed story ideas and conducted interviews for feature stories, arts coverage, and local news.
  • Researched and gathered information to ensure accuracy and credibility of articles.
  • Wrote cover story, features, and created updated calendar for weekly entertainment/arts section.
  • Provided weekly arts and entertainment segments on local radio station.
  • Conducted thorough fact-checking of all written materials, maintaining the integrity of published content.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine articles, maintaining clarity and accuracy under tight deadlines.
  • Cultivated relationships with sources to support leads and enhance story development.
  • Created multimedia content, incorporating video and audio elements to enrich audience experience.
  • Represented newspaper through membership in service club, public speaking and other participation opportunities.

Education

Master of Arts - Journalism

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI
12-1986

Bachelor of Arts - English, Accounting, Journalism

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
05-1985

High School Diploma -

Mary D. Bradford High School
Kenosha, WI
05-1981

Skills

  • Writing and editing
  • Deadline management
  • Content creation
  • Breaking news coverage
  • Working with multiple publishing technologies, platforms and applications

Recognitions

Frequently recognized by my peers in the Wisconsin Press Association for writing a byline column and features, as well as the reporting, writing, editing and design of a weekly entertainment and arts publication

Timeline

Journalist

Kenosha News
12.1987 - 05.2025

Master of Arts - Journalism

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Bachelor of Arts - English, Accounting, Journalism

Carthage College

High School Diploma -

Mary D. Bradford High School

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