Updated resume for Krista Gjestland, journalist and communications professional in southeast Michigan. Krista can also be found under her married name, Jacob.
Updated resume for Krista Gjestland, journalist and communications professional in southeast Michigan. Krista can also be found under her married name, Jacob.
Updated resume for Krista Gjestland, journalist and communications professional in southeast Michigan. Krista can also be found under her married name, Jacob.
Planned and managed all public and private parties at
‘Arbor Brewing's production facility.
‘Served as the brand's on-site PR representative,
‘Managed arborbrewing.com through Wordpress.
Maintained the brand's social media presence.
Managed and executed donation requests.
Planned and executed on-site fundraisers.
Planned, budgeted and managed all day-to-day
editorial operations for two weekly newspapers.
‘Supervised and mentored staff writers and freelancers.
Wrote engaging headlines, cutlines and decks.
Posted storias to the Web and to social media,
Filled in on reporting, videography and photography.
Cultivated and maintained community contacts
Wrote news and feature stories for eight weekly publl-
cations, with a focus on using digital media tools.
‘Sought out new and interesting story angles.
Maintained a growing Facebook and Twitter presence
‘Shot and edited videos and photos.
Managed the copy desk and a team of five copy edi-
tors during bi-weekly production days.
Wrote engaging headlines, cutlines and decks.
Edited breaking news for the Web between print editions.
‘Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram
YouTube, Google Plus, Tumblr, LinkedIn
Editing and writing using AP Style
Writing for the Web using best SEO practices
2014: News Enterprise (First Place, Weekly Class A)
2012: Spot News Story (First Place, Weekly Class A)
2010: MPA Foundation Scholar
2013: Front Page Design (Honorable Mention)
Voting member of the EMU Student Media Board
Managing editor of a music-based blog
Carol Schlagheck | Journalism Professor | 734.497.7440
‘Art Brooks | Eastern Echo Mentor | 313.410.8034,
Kevin Devine | Student Media Director | 734.904.6560
Erica McClain | Downriver News Herald | 734.752.2666