Gunner Stuns
Bonney Lake,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable Associate Editor at PULSE Magazine with about a year of experience supporting staff reporters, assisting in the process of editing all stories, as well as learning and applying the guidelines of AP style. I have also have extensively participated in the writing process, with a year of experience interviewing sources to garner information and translating that into news articles with are relevant and accessible to readers, both with PULSE Magazine and as a staff reporter at The Observer newspaper.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Associate Editor
PULSE Magazine
09.2023 - Current
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Coordinated with writers to maintain consistent voice while removing [Type] problems.
Staff Reporter
The Observer
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
- Researched and produced weekly news reports.
- Maintained open lines of communication with editors during the editing process, ensuring smooth transitions between drafts.
- Expanded audience reach by consistently producing high-quality articles that were shared on social media channels.
- Coordinated coverage efforts with photographers or videographers in order to provide visual support for articles.
- Collaborated with editors to refine article content, ensuring accuracy and relevance for readers.
- Contributed to team success by working closely with colleagues on collaborative reporting projects.
Pizza Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently delivering orders on time and with accuracy.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Maintained a clean driving record, ensuring safe and responsible transportation of food items.
- Managed cash and credit card transactions accurately, minimizing discrepancies in daily sales reports.
- Interacted professionally with customers in person or by phone and acted with sense of urgency to drive positive customer experience.
- Collaborated with team members and contributed to team efforts by supporting other workstations during shift.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06.2025
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Grammar Expertise
- Content Editing
- Ethics and integrity
Accomplishments
Was a finalist for "Best of Show Award" at the ACP Spring National College Media Conference for my article "Weighing The Workload: Are On-Campus Jobs Worth It?"
Timeline
Staff Reporter
The Observer
03.2024 - 06.2024
Associate Editor
PULSE Magazine
09.2023 - Current
Pizza Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
07.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Central Washington University
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