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Justin Vicory

Jackson,MS

Summary

I am an award-winning reporter with over 10 years of experience who loves research, data collection, well-cultivated sources, and the artistic craft of journalism that serves the public. I am also an accomplished executive writer with a versatile background in speechwriting, scriptwriting, editorial writing, social media outreach, public policy, graphic design creation, and government communications. I believe I have particular insight into the intersection of politics and journalism, and look forward to using that knowledge to better serve the community.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Writer

City of Jackson
Jackson, Mississippi
08.2021 - 07.2025
  • Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Developed communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Managed social media accounts to enhance brand engagement and visibility.
  • Collaborated with teams to create content for newsletters and press releases.
  • Edited and proofread documents to ensure clarity and consistency in messaging.
  • Monitored media coverage to track public perception of the organization.
  • Collaborated with colleagues across departments to ensure consistency in messaging across all channels of communication.
  • Produced press releases, fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, and other materials for internal and external communications.

Freelance Reporter

MCIR, Washington Post
Jackson , MS
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Compiled research and sources to craft long-form stories that examined gun violence in the city of Jackson and Mississippi, as well as a comprehensive look at the relationship of Mississippi to Chicago in the illegal gun trade.
  • Uncovered public records in two Mississippi Delta towns that signaled the Trump family was moving to open two hotels in the area during Trump's first presidential term.
  • Worked with editors and reporters from other outlets to allow me the opportunity to dig deeper into public interest stories.

City Reporter

Clarion Ledger
Jackson, Mississippi
08.2017 - 08.2021
  • Wrote hundreds of short, medium, and long-form articles, as well as investigative pieces.
  • Researched and reviewed hundreds of documents, including public record requests, FOIAs, court filings, transcripts, and depositions.
  • Deciphered complicated, difficult-to-understand documents into concise summaries for readers.
  • Developed and maintained sources across beats.
  • Covered multiple beats during the realignment of Gannett House such as local and state government, crime and breaking news, economic development, healthcare and education.
  • Freelanced for state and national news outlets such as the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting and The Washington Post.
  • Supplemented reporting with photography for many stories, especially long form evergreens and investigations.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
12-2010

Skills

  • Investigative reporting
  • Research and analysis
  • Writing/Editing
  • Government Policy/Public Relations
  • Speechwriting/Scriptwriting
  • Data Collection
  • Document/Newsletter Production
  • Strategic Communications
  • Media relations
  • Social media strategy
  • Content development
  • Project management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Writer

City of Jackson
08.2021 - 07.2025

Freelance Reporter

MCIR, Washington Post
01.2019 - 12.2021

City Reporter

Clarion Ledger
08.2017 - 08.2021

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Belhaven University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of South Alabama

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