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Porter Schoen

Syracuse,NY

Summary

Dynamic writer with strengths in content creation and research. Skilled in fact-checking and story pitching, ensuring clarity and engagement in all written materials.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Writer

The Daily Orange
Syracuse, New York
09.2025 - Current
  • Conducted interviews with students, faculty, and community members for features covering film and local culture.
  • Performed extensive research on diverse topics to produce accurate and compelling content.
  • Sourced and integrated data from various channels to develop comprehensive features.
  • Partnered with editors to enhance content clarity and reader engagement.
  • Reviewed content to ensure accuracy and quality standards were met.

Contract Technical Editor

Tech Connect Documentation
Platte City, Missouri
07.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to verify technical content accuracy.
  • Edited technical documents to improve clarity and ensure consistency in language and formatting.
  • Developed and maintained style guides to standardize formatting across all documents.
  • Recommended enhancements to engineering reports for optimum comprehension by the non-technical audience.
  • Proofread final drafts for typographical errors before publication.

Director of Communications

Residence Halls Association
Columbia, MO
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Boosted Instagram engagement by 150%, enhancing visibility of programs and resident activities.
  • Managed social media channels to engage residents and promote programs.
  • Collaborated with campus organizational committees to improve resident experiences and strengthen community connections.

Education

Double Major - Journalism And Political Philosophy

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
12-2027

Skills

  • Content creation
  • Strong research skills
  • Fact-checking
  • Writing versatility
  • Article formatting
  • Story pitching
  • Interview techniques
  • Deadline oriented

Timeline

Staff Writer

The Daily Orange
09.2025 - Current

Director of Communications

Residence Halls Association
08.2024 - 05.2025

Contract Technical Editor

Tech Connect Documentation
07.2024 - Current

Double Major - Journalism And Political Philosophy

Syracuse University
Porter Schoen