Highly organized career journalist (law, military life, family dynamics, medical/health news) and researcher trained to respond to multiple tasks and inquiries through multiple channels, including in-person, phone, email and mail, providing clear, accurate and timely information. Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Engages easily with colleagues and the public at all levels.
• Analyzing 100+ years of documents, annual reports, international communications, photography and interviews to create histories of numerous local and regional figures.
• Creating summaries, reports and profiles on tight deadlines as needed
• Distilling complex data to map out areas for further research.
• Synthesized vast amounts of complex data into clear, informative coverage of breaking news on multiple deadlines.
• Daily work using and protecting sensitive and/or confidential information per in-house policies and directives.
• Maintained broad data bases of community contacts and sources.
• Around-the-clock coverage of breaking news for major market listeners and staff on all shifts including morning, overnights and weekend.
• Consistent output in fast-paced, high-pressure environment where speed and accuracy are required to meet frequent, unexpected deadlines.