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Trey Arline

North Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Experienced writer well versed in creating well-structured stories, editing posts and conducting research. Collaborative team player. Skilled in copywriting and podcast production. 5 Years of writing experience with 800+ articles published. Adaptable to new experience and thrives in deadline-driven environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Reporter

South Side Weekly
02.2024 - Current
  • Reported on political stories focused on Chicago's South and West Side such as the Israel/Hamas conflict through the lens of multiple perspectives.

Freelance Reporter

The Triibe
01.2024 - Current
  • Wrote stories focused on homeownership in disinvested Black communities as well as controversial surveillance programs in predominantly Black and Brown areas

West Side Reporter

Block Club Chicago
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Reported on stories such as Black maternal deaths in Chicago, why a high school had only 33 students, numerous stories about historical disinvestment using strong relationships with sources
  • Reached out directly to city officials and residents of the community to gather firsthand accounts.

Midwest Reporter

Grown In
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Business-to-Business (B2B) reporting with a strong focus on business, social justice, and court procedures surrounding the cannabis industry in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.

Staff Writer

Daily Herald via Report for America
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Wrote daily stories on the Chicago suburbs regarding local government, business, education, and immigrant communities
  • Honored as one of Illinois Parks' Top Journalists by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD).

Staff Reporter

Scarlet and Gray Free Press
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Wrote weekly articles about jobs lost in the newsroom, former President Obama rally, Vegas' tech sector, 2018 midterm races in Nevada, a growing measles outbreak, and covered City Council meetings regarding Airbnb in Las Vegas.
  • Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.

Intern

The Nevada Independent
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Wrote articles focused on Nevada for politics, tech, prison reform, healthcare, immigration, and the 2020 presidential election.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Media Studies -

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas
05.2020

Skills

  • News writing
  • Copywriting and editing
  • Podcast production
  • AP Style writing
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • WordPress
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Investigative reporting
  • Research and due diligence

Timeline

Freelance Reporter

South Side Weekly
02.2024 - Current

Freelance Reporter

The Triibe
01.2024 - Current

West Side Reporter

Block Club Chicago
12.2022 - 01.2024

Midwest Reporter

Grown In
03.2022 - 07.2022

Staff Writer

Daily Herald via Report for America
06.2020 - 03.2022

Intern

The Nevada Independent
05.2019 - 08.2019

Staff Reporter

Scarlet and Gray Free Press
08.2018 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Media Studies -

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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