Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Habitat for Humanity-Volunteer (03/2025-Present)
Timeline
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Mason Lawlor

Solon

Summary

Professional journalist with expertise in reporting, news and feature writing, and multimedia storytelling. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful stories that resonate with audiences. Can adapt to changing editorial needs and consistently meet tight deadlines. Skilled in research, interviewing, and content creation with keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Reporter

Law.com (ALM Media)
04.2022 - 05.2025
  • Wrote accurate and engaging news stories that drove subscriptions and readership to the publication.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Established credibility with sources by building strong relationships with lawyers, judges, and public relations spokespersons resulting in exclusive interviews and scoops.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, providing comprehensive perspectives on relevant issues.
  • Improved overall reporting quality through meticulous editing and proofreading of articles before publication.

Deliver Driver

Pazzy Logistics (for Amazon)
03.2021 - 11.2023
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.

Broadcasting Intern and Producer

89.7 WKSU
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Developed local economic, political, sports, entertainment, and community news stories for the Greater Cleveland and Akron areas.
  • Conducted interviews in studio, wrote broadcast scripts, recorded audio spots, and edited clips to be played on the air.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between departments involved in production processes.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a broadcast industry, applying learned concepts to relevant work situations.

Pro Shop Clerk

Tanglewood Golf Club
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • Worked with various departments of the club to ensure efficient play, an orderly premises and customer satisfaction.
  • Handled cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting for all sales activities.
  • Set up and tore down arrangements of course events like outings and weddings.
  • Resolved customer inquiries or issues promptly, maintaining a high level of satisfaction among clientele.

Education

B.S. - Journalism

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12.2021

Skills

  • Audience engagement
  • Reporting news
  • Conducting interviews
  • Feature writing
  • Search engine optimization
  • Deadline management
  • Analytical mindset
  • Audio editing
  • Issue research

Habitat for Humanity-Volunteer (03/2025-Present)

Helped construction crews with building new homes and remodeling old homes, while learning the basics of carpentry and jobsite safety and etiquette. 

Timeline

Reporter

Law.com (ALM Media)
04.2022 - 05.2025

Broadcasting Intern and Producer

89.7 WKSU
05.2021 - 12.2021

Deliver Driver

Pazzy Logistics (for Amazon)
03.2021 - 11.2023

Pro Shop Clerk

Tanglewood Golf Club
03.2019 - 10.2020

B.S. - Journalism

Kent State University
Mason Lawlor