Jeffrey Stapleton
Summary
Talented professional with good multitasking, organizational and verbal and written communication skills. Expertise includes writing content on topics diverse topics and for use in different media. Bringing over 30 years of related experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Residential Content Writer
Homes.com/CoStar Group
03.2023 - Current
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Improved content quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating industry trends.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Ensured accuracy and consistency in all written materials through diligent proofreading and editing.
Radio News Anchor/Reporter
Audacy
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Demonstrated versatility by covering breaking news, feature stories, and investigative reports across various beats.
- Contributed to station''s digital presence by creating multimedia content for website and social media platforms.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances in the newsroom or out in the field, ensuring accurate information was provided in a timely manner.
Communications Coordinator
Virginia Department Of Transportation
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Wrote and edited content for operations, marketing and public relations needs.
- Assisted with planning, production and execution of email blasts, digital signage boards, special event flyers and social media campaigns.
- Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image and worked with news media
- Part of the organization team for the first ever Celebrate Transportation Day on May 23, 2019. The first such event since it was created by the Virginia General Assembly to occur on the Thursday before Memorial Day.
Communications Assistant and Freelance Writer
Union Presbyterian Seminary
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted with website content by writing student profiles for the website.
- Participated in periodic meetings to discuss public relations and marketing strategies.
- Assisted with podcast content.
Radio News Anchor/Reporter
Clear Channel/IHeart Media
08.2000 - 05.2017
- Experience covering breaking news including 9-11 in 2001, the sniper shootings in 2002, Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007.
- Morning anchor for the Virginia News Network from 2000 to 2017.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances in the newsroom or out in the field, ensuring accurate information was provided in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale05.1990
Skills
- Creative Writing
- Editing skills
- Strong Research Abilities
- Effective writing
- Deadline Management
- SEO knowledge
- Proofreading
- News writing
- Press Release Writing
- Article Writing
- Research Writing
- Accuracy and Precision
- Fact-checking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Additional Information
Volunteer reader with Virginia Voice since 2009.
Timeline
Senior Residential Content Writer
Homes.com/CoStar Group
03.2023 - Current
Radio News Anchor/Reporter
Audacy
08.2019 - 03.2023
Communications Coordinator
Virginia Department Of Transportation
08.2018 - 07.2019
Communications Assistant and Freelance Writer
Union Presbyterian Seminary
07.2017 - 07.2018
Radio News Anchor/Reporter
Clear Channel/IHeart Media
08.2000 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Southern Illinois University
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