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Kathleen Moen

Oak Ridge

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 as well as community engagement and development.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Reporter

Gale Force Media
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
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
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.

Program Coordinator/Fundraiser

United Cerebral Palsy
02.2010 - 08.2016
  • Coordinated program logistics, ensuring smooth execution of events and initiatives.
  • Worked to write and secure grant funding as part of a collaborative team
  • Developed and implemented training materials based on successful fundraising efforts
  • Managed community relations through press releases, newsletters and direct communication with stakeholders
  • Provided one-to-one support for adults with developmental disabilities and oversaw weekly programs and events




Education

Associate of Arts - Communications

Centenary College
05-2004

Skills

  • investigative reporting
  • photojournalism
  • fundraising
  • digital storytelling
  • marketing
  • community engagement
  • copywriting

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

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

Program Coordinator/Fundraiser

United Cerebral Palsy
02.2010 - 08.2016

Associate of Arts - Communications

Centenary College

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