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Joe Wilhelm Jr.

Atlantic Beach,FL

Summary

Passionate reporter skilled in identifying unique, relevant stories and covering breaking news. Committed to delivering fair, balanced coverage and conducting interviews with highest level of professionalism.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Circulation Manager

Osteen Media Group
04.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for managing a staff of seven newspaper carriers for Clay Today, Clay Leader and The (Ponte Vedra) Recorder.
  • Evaluate and improve home and business delivery routes
  • Communicate with logistics and printing press partners to ensure products are assembled and delivered to meet strict deadlines.
  • Implement strategies to increase subscriber base and address customer service issues in a timely manner.

Reporter/Photographer

Financial News and Daily Record
05.2008 - 08.2013
  • Covered the following beats for the five-day daily newspaper as well as general assignments and breaking news: Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA), Jacksonville Port Authority, City Ethics Commission, St. Johns River Ferry Commission, Waterways Commission and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • Wrote and submitted eight to 10 accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories each week.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Developed story leads utilizing networking events, public records and social media sources.
  • Assisted the Jacksonville Bar Association with the development of its weekly bulletin from concept to finished product as Legal Editor. Duties included developing legal stories, assigning contributing writers, coordinating content and editing The Jacksonville Bar Association Bulletin.
  • Edited stories for AP style, grammar and accuracy.
  • Provided photography to accompany stories and edited them for production.

Reporter/Photographer

My Clay Sun
01.2007 - 04.2007
  • Developed articles through networking, public records and social media for the four-day newspaper covering Clay County for the Florida Times-Union.
  • Covered county government, land development, business, sports and entertainment.
  • Produced photography to accompany stories and edited for production.

Reporter/Photographer

Sidney Sun-Telegraph
09.2005 - 11.2006
  • Generated eight to ten articles weekly utilizing networking events and public records sources for the five-day daily newspaper covering Cheyenne County.
  • Covered city government, environmental and land use issues, crime and sports.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism -

University of Florida
01.2006

Associate in Applied Science in Television Production -

Mercer County Community College
01.1992

Skills

  • Newswriting
  • Editing Written Materials
  • Building Professional Relationships
  • AP Style
  • Copywriting and Editing
  • Photojournalism
  • Blog Writing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Strategic Planning
  • Database Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Circulation Manager

Osteen Media Group
04.2021 - Current

Reporter/Photographer

Financial News and Daily Record
05.2008 - 08.2013

Reporter/Photographer

My Clay Sun
01.2007 - 04.2007

Reporter/Photographer

Sidney Sun-Telegraph
09.2005 - 11.2006

Bachelor of Science in Journalism -

University of Florida

Associate in Applied Science in Television Production -

Mercer County Community College

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