Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
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James Sloan

James Sloan

Journalist
Port Townsend,WA

Summary

Award-winning journalist driven to report on diverse topics with determination, enthusiasm, and creativity. Accomplished in researching, interviewing, and producing highly readable content within tight deadlines and with unwavering journalistic integrity.

Overview

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Years of professional experience as a reporter

Work History

Senior Reporter

The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader
08.2021 - Current
  • Researched and produced news in a weekly format for a wide variety of beats and topics, averaging 8+ stories per week
  • Covered breaking news and time-sensitive stories on tight deadlines
  • Localized national and regional news to appeal to subscribers
  • Produced enterprise content to supply unique, untold stories
  • Adhered to ethical and legal standards to maintain credibility and trust with audiences and sources.

News Intern

Maryville Daily Times
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Interviewed, researched, photographed, and wrote multiple news stories with publication
  • Primarily worked remotely and assisted newspaper staff with photo content, stories, and research
  • Communicated with and responded to sources and audiences to build trust and enhance impact of news coverage

Staff Writer

The Daily Beacon
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Researched and wrote multiple musical critique articles covering wide-ranging artists and current album releases in a distinctive and palatable format
  • Collaborated with peers at student-led outlet for story ideas, research, and feedback

Tech Representative

Target
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Provided precise and punctual customer service to aid customers and improve shopping experience
  • Multitasked to meet customers' needs, maintain workspace, and surpass expectations

Radio Deejay

WUTK FM
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Worked live on-air to engage listeners, read advertisements, cover local news, and moderate song scheduling
  • Communicated with listeners through giveaways and call-in contests to improve engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Journalism And Electronic Media

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05.2021

Skills

  • Skilled photographer
  • Well versed with AP Style guidelines
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experienced researcher and fact-checker
  • Social media experience
  • Well versed in editing written materials
  • Basic page design knowledge
  • Breaking news experience
  • Skilled at developing repute with sources
  • Well versed in localizing regional and national news

Accomplishments

  • WIAA 2022-23 Media Person of the Year for extensive wrestling coverage
  • Three-time award winner for WNPA's 2022 Better Newspaper contest for News of the Weird, General Feature Story (short), and Personality Profile

References

Brian Kelly, Editor - Port Townsend Leader

Contact: bkelly@ptleader.com

360-385-2900 ext. 109

Donna Etchey, Publisher - Ellensburg Daily Record

Contact: detchey@kvnews.com

360-689-9409

Todd Foster, Editor - Maryville Daily Times

Contact: jtodd.foster@thedailytimes.com

Timeline

Senior Reporter

The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader
08.2021 - Current

News Intern

Maryville Daily Times
09.2020 - 12.2020

Staff Writer

The Daily Beacon
12.2019 - 05.2020

Tech Representative

Target
06.2019 - 05.2021

Radio Deejay

WUTK FM
01.2018 - 05.2018

Bachelor's Degree - Journalism And Electronic Media

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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