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, NY12-2027
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