colleen j. miller resume
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Award-winning journalist, effective editorial writer, and prolific leader/editor.TRANSCRIPT
Colleen J. [email protected] · Colleenjoan.com
Summary and Highlights:
Over three years of managing and leading a community-oriented newsroom. Effective editorial writing at a weekly for over a year, focusing on hyper local issues. Versatile reporting and writing skills, generating dozens of projects including general and
breaking news, features, columns, issue and trend stories, blogs and alternative features, as well as business proposals, employee evaluations and procedural documents.
Strong editing and AP style skills, with expertise in coaching writers. Proficient in desktop publishing, video editing software and content management systems. Thrive under the deadline pressures of 24/7 news organization environments. Entrepreneurial expertise, staying $30,000 under projected expenses at The Oakland Post, even
with revenue down by $20,000. Also secured $12,000 in additional funding.
Professional Experience:
Editor in Chief – The Oakland Post, Rochester, April 2009-May 2010Recruit, train and manage an editorial, marketing and advertising staff. Oversee all newsroom operations and content. Spearhead projects such as an intern program and system to monitor/increase readership. Organize and execute large-scale, special project stories.
Metro Intern – The Oakland Press, Pontiac, April-July 2009General assignment news intern, bylining several front-page articles covering a variety of topics from unsolved homicides to house fires. Compiled lists and pitched stories.
Managing Editor – The Oakland Post, Rochester, Jan.-April 2009Assign stories to writers, edit all content and design pages. Write in-depth features, general and breaking news, and all editorials. Recruit writers and serve as liaison between staff and editor.
Copy Editor – The Oakland Post, Rochester, May-Dec. 2008Copy edit for print and web. Compile style guide and create strategies for newsroom efficiency.
Production Manager – The Italian Tribune, Clinton Township, Nov. 2006-July 2009Management of ad accounts from ad creation to accounts receivable. Community news writing, page layout and design. Manage bi-weekly circulation of hundreds subscriptions.
Promotions Assistant – Greater Media Detroit, Detroit, Jan. 2004-June 2005Set up, tear down and execution of events and live broadcasts.
Freelance – The Rochester Citizen, Detroit Metromix, MLive.com
Education:
B.A., Journalism, minor in Political Science – Oakland University, Rochester, Sept. 2007-May 2010Communication/Public Relations – Macomb Community College, Macomb, Jan. 2005-May 2007Radio Broadcasting – Specs Howard School of Media Arts, Southfield, 2004
Awards:
Third place for breaking news from the Society of Professional Journalists in region 4. While editor, The Oakland Post sees its winningest year with awards from the Society of
Professional Journalists, Michigan Press Association and Associated Collegiate Press.