Steven Kurek
Huntingdon,PA
Summary
Adept Sports Editor at The Huntingdon Daily News, showcasing exceptional skills in InDesign and social media management. Excelled in enhancing live sports coverage, significantly boosting digital and print engagement. Proven expertise in ethical journalism and dynamic content creation marks me as a valuable asset to any forward-thinking media team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Editor
The Huntingdon Daily News
2023.07 - Current
- Wrote, edited and proofread stories for accuracy and clarity.
- Proficient in pagination on InDesign.
- Filmed highlights of local sporting events on a DJI Osmo Pocket Camera and uploaded them to The Huntingdon Daily News FaceBook page.
- Handles payroll for the sports writers and photographers monthly.
- Interviewed coaches and athletes for articles after every game and event.
Beach Badge Checker
Sea Isle City Beach Patrol
2023.05 - 2023.07
- Increased operational efficiency by regularly updating and organizing records of sold and checked badges.
- Established strong rapport with returning visitors through personable interactions while performing routine duties efficiently without hindrance.
- Maintained a safe and enjoyable beach environment through consistent enforcement of beach rules and guidelines.
- Learned how to interact with disobedient beach-goers and handle tense situations with authority.
Shift Leader
Spaz Beverage
2019.05 - 2022.12
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software for alcohol sales as well as Pennsylvania Lottery transactions.
- Handled large alcohol orders from wholesalers and took inventory of the delivered products.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2023
Skills
- Strong writing skills
- Interviewing
- Content Creation Expertise
- Deadline-driven mentality
- Detail oriented
- Digital media proficiency
- Storytelling Techniques
- InDesign Proficiency
Hiking, reading, and history research.
- I have been fortunate to travel to many fascinating places in my youth. Traveling to the western United States gave me a great interest in hiking and exploring.
- I have always enjoyed reading because I love to learn about a variety of topics and never want to get complacent with what I know.
- While sports history is the topic that I am the most interested in, learning about history of different places has always fascinated me and whenever I am in a new place, I always make time to find a museum to further my learning.
Timeline
Sports Editor
The Huntingdon Daily News
2023.07 - Current
Beach Badge Checker
Sea Isle City Beach Patrol
2023.05 - 2023.07
Shift Leader
Spaz Beverage
2019.05 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Pennsylvania State University
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