George Headley
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
A dedicated, digital reporter who has worked alongside colleagues and professionals in multiple news outlets across the Phoenix metropolitan area. Highly knowledgeable in Arizona politics, environmentalism and business.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reporter/Editor
The State Press
01.2023 - Current
- I became a full-time community and culture reporter in January 2024, and I am now the politics editor for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.
- I covered Tim Walz's appearance on campus, the effects of the student protests at ASU Old Main, and student campaigning events in Fall 2025, and I am now covering the impact of the new administration on ASU in Spring 2025. I have recently published stories on the College Republicans United at ASU tabling on Tempe campus and its further controversy on the university's campus
Intern
KJZZ
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Company Overview: an NPR affiliate station in Phoenix, AZ
- I write digital stories, compile scripts for the radio station and create features about the Phoenix community and culture within Arizona.
Commentator
Blaze Radio
Phoenix, AZ
01.2023 - 12.2024
- In Fall 2023, I was one of six commentators on the talk show, 'Traffic Jam,' where we discussed global and state news once a week for thirty minutes
- I now work alongside my colleagues on an open radio show every Sunday night
Reporting Intern
Times Media Group
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: a media organization that umbrellas many newspapers across the Phoenix metropolitan area and the Los Angeles area.
- I wrote profiles on figures in these areas, and promoted events on several news websites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland Prep
Surprise, AZ05.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism And Mass Communication
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Adobe Premier Pro
- Adobe Lightroom
- Photoshop
- WordPress
- AP style profiency
- Communication
- Commited
- Responsible
- Digital storytelling
- Research skills
- Editorial oversight
Certification
- IRB – Social & Behavioral Research
Accomplishments
- "Investigative Reporters & Editors" student member
Timeline
Intern
KJZZ
01.2025 - 05.2025
Reporting Intern
Times Media Group
06.2024 - 08.2024
Reporter/Editor
The State Press
01.2023 - Current
Commentator
Blaze Radio
01.2023 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Highland Prep
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism And Mass Communication
Arizona State University
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