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Kelly - Dickerson@journalism - Cuny.edu (813) 928-0320
Kelly - Dickerson@journalism - Cuny.edu (813) 928-0320
Kelly Dickerson
@Kickerson13 kellydickerson.me
Berry College, Mount Berry GA Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Double Major: Communication and Biology CUNY Graduate School of Journalism Master of Arts Concentration in Science/Health writing Currently enrolled
Experience:
Business Insider science intern -Synthesize scientific papers and research into accessible and entertaining articles for a general audience -Set up contributing author posts, including html editing and headline writing -Pitch story ideas and work on original articles -Interview scientists on complex topics and issues and communicate the information succinctly Managing Editor, Campus Carrier (Berry College) -Motivate staff members and resolve disagreements -Copy edit all articles for content and AP style -Assign stories to staff members and enforce deadlines -Design newspaper page layouts News Editor, Campus Carrier (Berry College)
September 2013-present
-Write news articles -Edit articles for content and AP style -Design newspaper page layouts -Assign articles to staff members and enforce deadlines Skills: -Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Reaper for audio editing -Knowledge of Photoshop, llustrator, Dreamweaver -AP style writing and editing -Vice President of Georgia College Press Association (GCPA), 2012-2013 -Member of 3rd place multimedia reporting team for the national Newspaper Project Award competition, August 2013 -Helped the Campus Carrier win 1st place for Campus Community Service in News for the GCPA Better Newspaper Contest, February 2012
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