JULIE DRAKE
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Self-motivated, award-winning journalist with 20+ years of experience. Great storytelling skills with a passion for truth, people and interesting topics. Engaging, ethical storyteller with track record of telling appealing stories. Proven ability to thrive in deadline-driven environments. Maintaining strong journalistic integrity in all situations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer
Antelope Valley Press
10.2000 - Current
- Write accurate and engaging news and feature stories over multiple areas of interest including aerospace, education, entertainment, government, public safety and transportation for award- winning daily newspaper
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
- Ability to take photos and videos for stories
- Reputation for balanced coverage
- Recognized for honors by key national and statewide organizations upholding journalism standards.
Staff Writer
Our Times
06.2000 - 09.2000
- Developed and wrote accurate and engaging news and feature stories in variety of areas including education, government, and public safety for weekly newspaper until it ceased publication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
California State University
Northridge, CA06.2000
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.1997
Skills
- Organized and goal-oriented
- Excellent rapport-building skills
- Ambitious and hardworking
- Conscientious
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Skills
- Associated Press style
- Enthusiastic team player
- Keen attention to detail
- Reliable and versatile
- Adobe InCopy
- Microsoft Word
- Social Media
- Investigative Research
Timeline
Staff Writer
Antelope Valley Press
10.2000 - Current
Staff Writer
Our Times
06.2000 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
California State University
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Pasadena City College
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