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Marlene Zloza

Hobart,IN

Summary

Dynamic multimedia journalist with a proven track record at the Diocese of Gary, excelling in creative storytelling and newsroom collaboration. Skilled in deadline management and photo editing, I consistently enhanced readership through engaging narratives and strong interview techniques, contributing to award-winning projects and expanding social media reach.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Multimedia Journalist

Diocese of Gary
02.2016 - Current
  • Developed strong professional relationships with sources, fostering trust and credibility within the community.
  • Conducted interviews and covered speeches, programs, social and religious events, producing stories ranging from 400-1,200 words.
  • Took candid and planned photos and wrote captions, both stand alone and to accompany stories.
  • Wrote people profiles and feature stories about individuals and groups, highlighting unique features and popular activities.
  • Developed a well-read weekly column that contained news briefs and both original and submitted photos, fact-checking and proofreading all submitted material.
  • Maintained an ongoing calendar of upcoming events in the coverage area, adding, editing and revising items as necessary.
  • Edited columns written by contributors on a regular and occasional basis.
  • Sought out columnists for a niche column that I established and was published monthly.
  • Proofread entire weekly newspaper on deadline.


  • Contributed to award-winning projects through exceptional teamwork and collaboration among journalists from different backgrounds.
  • Streamlined news production processes by effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing assignments.
  • Pitched stories to editorial staff in content areas of news, sports and entertainment.
  • Continuously honed technical skills through regular training sessions and workshops in multimedia journalism techniques.
  • Fact-checked articles before publishing.
  • Increased social media reach by consistently sharing multimedia stories across various platforms.
  • Collaborated with editorial team to develop story ideas and ensure comprehensive coverage of news events.
  • Took photos for newspaper, website and social media publication.
  • Expanded readership by consistently producing timely, accurate, and engaging news stories for a diverse audience.
  • Maintained high journalistic standards with thorough fact-checking and sound ethical practices in reporting.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
  • Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
  • Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
  • Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.

Community News Editor

The Times Of Northwest Indiana, Lee Publications
05.2005 - 02.2016
  • Ensured adherence to ethical journalism standards while maintaining the integrity of published content.
  • Boosted online engagement by incorporating multimedia elements into news stories.
  • Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
  • Trained 5 correspondents on compelling news stories and columns, style guidelines and organization procedures.
  • Coordinated, edited and fact-checked provided content and photos submitted by community groups (youth, sports, church, social, school, etc.)
  • Streamlined editorial workflow by implementing efficient processes and tools for the team.
  • Sought out stories by pursuing other news organizations information periodically and either assigned or wrote stories according to strict timelines.
  • Reported to metro editor about news articles for print, daily staff happenings, and creation of company newsletter.
  • Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
  • Maintained the publication''s reputation for accuracy through rigorous fact-checking procedures.
  • Enhanced news quality by meticulously editing articles for accuracy, clarity, and style.
  • Oversaw the layout design process to create visually appealing newspaper pages that highlighted key stories effectively.
  • Adapted swiftly to changing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced daily newsroom environment.
  • Contributed to long-term planning initiatives such as special editions or investigative series that showcased the publication''s strengths.
  • Spearheaded efforts toward continuous improvement within the editorial department by soliciting feedback from peers and readers.
  • Developed strong relationships with sources to obtain exclusive interviews and information for stories.
  • Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Collaborated with writers, designers and other community and news editors to deliver content of highest quality.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
  • Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.

News Editor

Pilcher Publishing Co.
01.1976 - 05.2005
  • Ensured adherence to ethical journalism standards while maintaining the integrity of published content.
  • Trained correspondents on community, social, sports, schools,youth group and local news stories, style guidelines and organization procedures.
  • Conceptualized, pitched, researched, wrote and monitored stories from origination to publication.
  • Coordinated coverage of breaking news events, ensuring comprehensive reporting from multiple angles.
  • Established and maintained a weekly calendar of events for three community newspapers.
  • Sought out stories by pursuing other news organizations information periodically and either assigned or wrote stories according to strict timelines.
  • Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
  • Planned for coverage of large events and covered them.
  • Covered high school athletic events with stories, statistics and photos, including tournaments.
  • Established and wrote an Athlete of the Week column in collaboration with a local high school.
  • Personally covered local government (town council, planning commission, school board, board of zoning appeals and park board) meetings for two towns, Lowell and Cedar Lake, as well as relevant Lake County government meetings.
  • Personally covered relevant court cases at the local and county level.
  • Increased readership by curating relevant, thought-provoking content for print and digital platforms.
  • Adapted swiftly to changing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
  • Enhanced news quality by meticulously editing articles for accuracy, clarity, and style.
  • Oversaw the layout page design to create visually appealing newspaper pages that highlighted key stories effectively.
  • Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
  • Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
05-1975

Bishop Noll Institute
Hammond
06-1971

Skills

  • Newsroom collaboration
  • Creative storytelling
  • Strong interview and writing skills
  • Ability to generate story ideas
  • Adaptive learning capacity
  • Copy editing and proofreaing
  • Photo editing
  • Digital photography
  • Deadline management

Timeline

Multimedia Journalist

Diocese of Gary
02.2016 - Current

Community News Editor

The Times Of Northwest Indiana, Lee Publications
05.2005 - 02.2016

News Editor

Pilcher Publishing Co.
01.1976 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

University of Notre Dame

Bishop Noll Institute

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