ann smajstrla resume 3-2-15
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May ‘11 - Aug. ‘11
Aug. ’13 - Dec. ‘13
March ‘11 - Jan. ‘12
Class of 2013
A N N S M A J S T R L A
Versatile writer · Experienced reporter · Creative thinker
P R O F E S S I O N A L S K I L L S
Effective oral and written communication skills bringing clarity to topics.
Knowledge of AP style.
Investigative reporting and interviewing skills.
Experience writing daily newspaper articles.
Social media skills including use of Facebook and Twitter to disseminate news.
E M P L O Y M E N T H I G H L I G H T S
Oct. 2013 - PRESENT
E D U C A T I O N
THE HERALD DEMOCRAT, Sherman, Texas Police and Fire Reporter Work in a team of other reporters to write articles for daily paper with a circulation of 24,000. I provide coverage to local crimes, fires, traffic accidents and select criminal trials in multiple counties. Beyond the crime beat, I also cover county government and some events.
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Dallas, Texas Breaking News Intern Researched and wrote breaking news pieces for the online and print editions of the Dallas Morning News. Topics included crime, profiles and events.
ON THE RECORD MAGAZINE, Denton, Texas Staff Writer Researched and wrote several feature articles for three issues. Assisted in copy editing August issue. THE NT DAILY, Denton, Texas Intern, Staff Writer Researched and contributed news story ideas to budget. Wrote 2-3 hard news stories per week. Attended and wrote article about Student Government Association meeting every week.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS Bachelor of Arts Journalism - News Editorial | Political Science minor
716 N. Crockett Street | Sherman, TX 75090 p: (512) 971-9590 | e: [email protected] @ASmajstrlaHD