Jack Dowling
Houston,TX
Summary
- Story-driven Journalist adept at developing articles and researching issues. Offering two years professional experience in print and online media.
- Key skillset includes creating compelling narratives, interpersonal communication and condensing information into a more digestible form.
- 2nd place winner of the 2022 Texas Associated Press Managing Editors "Team Effort" award for stories related to Killeen's 10-day city-wide water shortage.
- Seeking part- and full-time employment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter
Community Impact
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage for monthly and daily publication.
- Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
- Proofed and edited stories for accuracy and clarity
Reporter
Killeen Daily Herald
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Wrote and submitted approximately 8-12 accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories every week.
- Interfaced with potential and established sources, politicians at local, county and state level and daily callers, assigning newsworthiness to stories and developing throughlines.
- Quickly rectified any mistakes made in publishing and addressed them no later then next day's edition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Communications
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX06.2021
Skills
- Writing
- Reporting
- Interviewing
- Research
- Photographic journalism
- Active listening
Additional Information
- 2nd place winner of the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors 2022 awards for team effort for stories related to Killeen's 10-day city-wide water outage.
Timeline
Reporter
Community Impact
11.2022 - 04.2023
Reporter
Killeen Daily Herald
06.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Communications
University of St. Thomas
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