Freelance Reporter
Bethel University Clarion
10.2023 - Current
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
- Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
- Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards to maintain credibility and trust with audiences.
- Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
- Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
