Matthew Lucas
Waverly,OH
Summary
Experienced in written and oral communication with the public, elected officials, law enforcement and media.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Davis, Howard And Brown, LLC
Waverly, Ohio
12.2020 - Current
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Scheduled appointments and court appearances for busy law firm.
- Worked with attorneys to draft court documents, deeds, TOD affidavits, wills, power of attorney documents, and letters
- Worked with attorneys to fill out and file documents for estates, adoptions, and guardianships.
- Reviewed and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Editor
Pike County News Watchman
Waverly, Ohio
12.2014 - 11.2020
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Worked with graphic artists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Guided and motivated staff to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Chose and prepared photos for use with feature pieces with Photoshop.
- Communicated directly with reporters to assess stories and improve quality of work.
- Worked to keep website and social media accounts updated.
Editor
Jackson County Times Journal
Jackson, Ohio
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Communicated directly with reporters to assess stories and improve quality of work.
Reporter
Pike County News Watchman
Waverly, Ohio
08.2012 - 11.2014
- Wrote and submitted news and feature stories.
- Interviewed guests on specific topics.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Investigated crimes, disasters and tips.
Reporter
Circleville Herald
Circleville , Ohio
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Wrote and submitted news and feature stories.
- Interviewed guests on specific topics.
Reporter
Pike County News Watchman
Waverly, Ohio
11.2008 - 12.2011
- Wrote and submitted news and feature stories.
- Interviewed guests on specific topics.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
Factory Laborer
General Electric Circleville Lamp Plant
Circleville, Ohio
10.2005 - 05.2008
- Worked with team to produce product
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bible Theology
Circleville Bible College
Circleville, Ohio05.2002
Skills
- Email Correspondence
- Writing and Editing
- Confidentiality and Discretion
- Copy Proofreading
- Spelling, Punctuation and Syntax
- Word Processing
- Print Media
- News Reporting
- Legal Research
- Assisting Legal Professionals
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Davis, Howard And Brown, LLC
12.2020 - Current
Editor
Jackson County Times Journal
12.2017 - 06.2018
Editor
Pike County News Watchman
12.2014 - 11.2020
Reporter
Pike County News Watchman
08.2012 - 11.2014
Reporter
Circleville Herald
01.2012 - 07.2012
Reporter
Pike County News Watchman
11.2008 - 12.2011
Factory Laborer
General Electric Circleville Lamp Plant
10.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Bible Theology
Circleville Bible College
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