Douglas Salter
Carrollton
Summary
I am a senior journalism major at The University of West Georgia. After graduation in May 2024, I will be seeking roles in mainly journalism, but also public relations and other medias.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
News Editor
The West Georgian
08.2023 - Current
- I attend pitch meetings to approve stories with The Editor in Chief
- I gave initial feedback on stories
- I made final edits
- I trained Copy Editors, stepped in for the Editor in Chief when she was unavailable, as well as writing stories of my own.
Copy Editor
The West Georgian
01.2023 - 05.2023
- I assisted in reviewing and editing stories submitted to the paper and I wrote my own stories.
Student Reporter
The West Georgian
08.2022 - 12.2022
- I pitched and wrote stories for the newspaper.
Stock Person
Hobby Lobby
08.2021 - Current
- I clean the store, carry out furniture, retrieve shopping carts from the parking lot, unload freight, operate the cardboard bailer, assist customers with questions, and stock shelves.
Senior Editor
Woodland Howl, Woodland High School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- I Helped mentor the younger incoming writers as well as write my own stories.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism -
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05.2024
Skills
AP Style
Broadcast Writing
Communication
Deadline Oriented
Leadership
Multitasking
Newswriting
Photographic Memory
Public Relations
Quick Thinker
Social Media
Team Player
Activities
- Carroll County Mental Health Advocate Volunteer, 10/2021, present
- St. Jude Volunteer, 09/2020, present
- Member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, 08/2020, present
- Treasurer / Member of Executive Council, 01/2023, 12/2023
- Academic Chairman, 08/2021, 12/2022
- Athletic Chairman, 01/2021, 05/2021
References
- David Fekete, Woodland High School, Stockbridge, GA, Teacher, (865)-456-1595
- Amii McDuffie, Hobby Lobby, Carrollton, GA, Manager, (770)-838-4671
- John Sewell, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA, College Professor and The West Georgian Student Advisor, (423)-741-1474
Timeline
News Editor
The West Georgian
08.2023 - Current
Copy Editor
The West Georgian
01.2023 - 05.2023
Student Reporter
The West Georgian
08.2022 - 12.2022
Stock Person
Hobby Lobby
08.2021 - Current
Senior Editor
Woodland Howl, Woodland High School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Journalism -
University of West Georgia