John Blackwell

Reported business news in the Richmond, Va. region for a daily online and print publication. Researched and wrote in-depth articles on business and economic issues in Virginia for a weekly publication, including manufacturing, agriculture, retail, technology, real estate, economic development and the job market. Handled photography and video assignments when needed. Mentored summer interns who were working at the newspaper.

Covered the Virginia General Assembly as a reporter in Richmond for two sessions. Also covered local government, education and business news in southern Virginia for a daily publication.

Covered police, fire department and court news for a daily publication.

Worked as a general news reporter for a twice-weekly publication. Covered local government and education, local business news, local police, fire and court news, and human interest features.

Covered local education, including school board meetings and school news, and the local community college, for a daily publication. Also covered some business news.