Kathleen Moen
Oak Ridge,NJ
Summary
Award-winning journalist with nearly a decade of experience covering state and local government, politics and community issues. Recognized for investigative reporting, ethical coverage and the ability to deliver high-impact stories under tight deadlines. Skilled in newsroom leadership, mentorship, copyediting and multi-media storytelling.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Reporter
Gale Force Media
Westfield, NJ
10.2021 - Current
- Cover state, regional and local government, politics and business across Union County and New Jersey
- Produce breaking news, investigative reports, features, editorials and photojournalism pieces for weekly publication.
- Mentor staff reporters, manage newsroom operations and contribute to page layout and copyediting.
- Notable coverage includes investigative reporting recognized by the NJ Press Association and the Society of Professional Journalists
Reporter/Photographer
West Yellowstone Star
West Yellowstone, Montana
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Reported on state and local politics, conservation issues, housing, healthcare and rural community issues in Montana
- Produced written and visual content, including photography for sports, events, breaking news and feature profiles
- Strengthened community relations through outreach, marketing initiatives and collaborative reporting
Reporter
New Jersey Herald
Newton, NJ
12.2016 - 06.2018
- Delivered daily coverage of politics, education, business, climate change and local events across nine municipalities
- Consistently met a two-byline-per-day quota, contributing to special sections and annual publications
- Provided breaking news photography and developed enterprise stories with regional impact.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Centenary College
New Jersey 05-2004
Skills
- investigative reporting
- photojournalism
- content editing
- digital storytelling
- breaking news coverage
- community engagement
Accomplishments
- NJ Press Association (2024): Business Writing
- NJ Press Association (2023) Responsible Coverage in Government - First Place
- NJ Press Association (2022) Best Investigative Reporting - First Place
- Society of Professional Journalists (2022) Best Investigative Reporting - First Place
- NJ Press Association (2017) Critical Writing - First Place; Best OPRA Response Article - First Place
- NJ Press Association (2016) Robert P. Kelly Award - Best New Journalist
Certification
- General Assembly Commendation for Investigative Journalism (2022)
Timeline
Lead Reporter
Gale Force Media
10.2021 - Current
Reporter/Photographer
West Yellowstone Star
06.2018 - 09.2020
Reporter
New Jersey Herald
12.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Communications
Centenary College