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Keara Shannon

Plainfield,Illinois

Summary

Passionate and dynamic Journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Offering four years of experience in print and online media. Versed in viral trends and breaking news response.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Relations Intern

FleishmanHillard
09.2023 - Current
  • Interning for globally known public relations firm under Quaker account
  • Involved in pitching to media, transcribing draft content submitted by influencers, background checking potential influencers for brand safety risks and building presentation decks to promote Quaker campaigns and products
  • Knowledgeable in food trends of both competitors and food industry as a whole.
  • Maintained and updated media contact lists and databases for ease of access.
  • Helped plan and execute private, company, and client events.
  • Tracked and reported on success of campaigns and public relations efforts.

POLITICO Journalism institute fellow

POLITICO
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Attended highly competitive ten-day workshop program in Washington, D.C
  • Interviewed government employees and nonprofits about New Mexico’s implantation of universal school meals and wrote an article for POLITICO’s Morning Education newsletter.
  • Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships.

Staff Editor

Vox Magazine
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Researched and pitched ideas for monthly issues and digital stories
  • Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
  • Coordinated and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
  • Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement
  • Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.

Reporter

Columbia Missourian
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Wrote stories both pitched and assigned including articles included in special edition highlighting Missouri restaurants
  • Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.

ABC News Intern

ABC News
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories which were featured on the ABC News website as well as the “Good Morning America” website and weekend broadcast.
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism: Reporting & Writing

University of Missouri
Columbia
05.2023

Skills

  • Able to speak, read and write in Spanish
  • Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Audition, Premiere Pro, Photoshop)
  • Proficient at photography and shooting and editing video and audio
  • Feature Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Interviewing Skill
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Writing and Editing
  • Press release writing

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Public Relations Intern

FleishmanHillard
09.2023 - Current

POLITICO Journalism institute fellow

POLITICO
05.2023 - 06.2023

Staff Editor

Vox Magazine
01.2023 - 05.2023

ABC News Intern

ABC News
01.2022 - 05.2022

Reporter

Columbia Missourian
08.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism: Reporting & Writing

University of Missouri

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