Jennifer Fernandez
Editor, reporter
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Veteran reporter and editor with years of experience working with people to find and tell their stories using multiple platforms. Experienced in researching, interviewing and making complicated topics accessible to laypeople. Experienced in writing for blogs and social media, producing and editing video and taking photos.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Editor
News & Record
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervised staff of reporters, photographers and freelancers to create daily content for online and print publications.
- Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.
- Reviewed data analytics.
- Created SEO headlines.
Assistant local content director
News & Record
01.2012 - 02.2022
- Supervised 3-5 reporters and edited their work.
- Worked with copy editors to make deadlines and ensure a good news report daily.
- Planned and edited a special section for people new to the area, Discover the Triad, 2012 and 2013.
- Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.
Reporter
Multiple Locations
01.1995 - 01.2012
- Reported on education, courts, government, general assignment. Served as news editor and wires editor.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
- Produced content for blogs on education, politics and pets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication
Skills
- Project management
- Editing and proofreading copy
- Multitasking, meeting deadlines
- Researching, interviewing, writing
- Reporter supervision
- Basic video production
- Proficient in Word, Adobe InCopy, Blox, basic Excel, Outlook
- Experience in Canva, Adobe Express, Lumen, PhotoShop
- Speak some Spanish Studied Mandarin Chinese
Affiliations
- Produced award-winning Veterans Day section for News & Record, 2020.
- Oversaw political coverage for News & Record and organized special section on elections, 2014.
- Co-director of Minority Journalism Workshop for minority high school students, 2005-08.
Timeline
Managing Editor - News & Record
02.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant local content director - News & Record
01.2012 - 02.2022
Reporter - Multiple Locations
01.1995 - 01.2012
Kent State University - Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication
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