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Joseph D'Hippolito

Fullerton,CA

Summary

Experienced with developing captivating content that resonates with diverse audiences. Utilizes advanced research skills to ensure accuracy and relevance in all writing projects. Knowledge of various writing styles and formats, ensuring versatility and excellence in content delivery.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Free-lance Writer

self-employed
01.1989 - Current
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
  • Researched and wrote news stories, articles and reviews for online publications.
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.

free-lance sportswriter

The Orange County Register
09.1989 - 12.1996
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.

Copy Editor/General-Assignment Reporter

Southern California Community Newspapers
08.1987 - 01.1989

• Composed and laid out pages

• Wrote headlines, captions and obituaries

• Re-wrote press releases

Sports Editor

Southern California Publishing Company
09.1986 - 08.1987
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
  • Reported on high school and college athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
  • Covered numerous events personally, traveling to games across Los Angeles and Orange counties to offer expert coverage.
  • Planned layout of sports section by formatting stories, graphics, and headlines.
  • Edited diverse range of articles from breaking news updates to long-form features while maintaining accuracy and clarity in language use.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications and History

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05.1984

Skills

  • Strong writing skills
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Sports reporting
  • Ethical journalism
  • Research proficiency
  • Opinion pieces
  • Feature article writing

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
German
Limited Working

Timeline

free-lance sportswriter

The Orange County Register
09.1989 - 12.1996

Free-lance Writer

self-employed
01.1989 - Current

Copy Editor/General-Assignment Reporter

Southern California Community Newspapers
08.1987 - 01.1989

Sports Editor

Southern California Publishing Company
09.1986 - 08.1987

Bachelor of Arts - Communications and History

California State University, Fullerton