Payton Donahue
Denver,CO
Summary
Diligent and passionate early-career journalist with two years of digital journalism experience. Has five online articles and two online magazines published, with four years of professional writing experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The Museum of Art Fort Collins
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Find stories to tell about events happening in the community, and documenting these events.
- Writing articles for the museum's weekly newsletters and monthly magazine.
- Designing, writing, and editing the monthly magazine.
- Working with other writers to ensure projects are organized and timely.
- Editing social media posts, website information, and articles written by other staff members at the museum.
FACILITATOR/NOTETAKER
CSU Center for Public Deliberation (CPD)
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Organized public discussions with the city of Fort Collins to discuss issues in the community, which were submitted through the CPD.
- Guided discussions on these topics using questions and training learned through the organization.
- Provided the city of Fort Collins with detailed notes taken during these discussions in order for the city to have more public voice in their decision making process.
WRITER/RESEARCHER
The Queer Memory Project of Northern Colorado
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Researched history of the LGBTQ+ community in Northern Colorado in order to build a historical timeline of the community.
- Compiled research in a clear and concise manner in order for the timeline to be used as a free educational resource.
- Presented the project to the City Council of Fort Collins in order for it to be recognized as a legitimate form of education.
PERSONAL RELATIONS INTERN
ACT Human Rights Film Festival
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Created social media posts and paper advertisements to promote the event.
- Specialized in communication with local radio and news outlets.
- Organized files and documents
- Photographed portions of the event/ contacted photographers to document the event.
Education
BACHELORS DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2023
Skills
- Communication/Customer Service
- Adobe and Microsoft
- Time-keeping
- Social Media
- Editing
- Collaborative mindset
- Content Development
- Audience Engagement
Publications
- Donahue, Payton, et. al. "Northern Colorado Queer Memory Timeline" Queer Memory Project, (2022)
- Donahue, Payton. "L' Appetito Vien Mangiando! Let's Talk Pasta" Reawakened Rams in Rome: Accademia, Amicizia, Amore in the Eternal City of Memories, (2022)
- Donahue, Payton. "Interpretation and New Perspectives" Museum of Art Fort Collins Newsletter, (2022)
- Donahue, Payton. "Mind Behind the Mask" Museum of Art Fort Collins Newsletter, (2022)
- Donahue, Payton. "The Importance of Art for Expression" Museum of Art Fort Collins Newsletter, (2023)
- Donahue, Payton. "Unmasked" 1st Ed. Museum of Art Fort Collins Magazine, (2023)
- Donahue, Payton. "The Face Behind the Mask" Museum of Art Fort Collins Exhibit Magazine, (2023)
Timeline
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The Museum of Art Fort Collins
09.2022 - 01.2024
FACILITATOR/NOTETAKER
CSU Center for Public Deliberation (CPD)
01.2022 - 05.2022
WRITER/RESEARCHER
The Queer Memory Project of Northern Colorado
01.2022 - 05.2022
PERSONAL RELATIONS INTERN
ACT Human Rights Film Festival
01.2022 - 04.2022
BACHELORS DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES -
Colorado State University
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