Samantha Mathewson

11 Horton St. Unit 1 Stamford, CT 06902

Phone: (518) 225-4549 | E-Mail: smathewson513@gmail.com|
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthamathewson

Summary
Experienced journalist with a versatile background as a writer, reporter, and content researcher for
both print and digital platforms. Comfortable meeting high-quantity quotas and strict deadlines on a
daily editorial cycle. Committed to steady news coverage, with previous roles having involved
additional weekend responsibilities. Have obtained diverse interviewing experience, with a solid
record of creating interesting, in-depth, original features. Specific areas of expertise include science
and nature, which requires reading and synthesizing complex info and translating it for a lay reader
in an engaging, informative and inviting way.
Core Qualifications
Hardworking, determined and self-motivated.
Known for taking initiative and being both a team player and leader.
Strong organizational and time management skills used to meet strict deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
Flexible, adaptable writer with a keen attention to detail and an eye for creativity.

Professional Experience
33 Universal, New York, NY

08/15 04/16

Nature Science Writer for Nature World News and Headlines and Global News (HNGN.com)
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Researched and pitched story ideas; handled a high quantity of content on a tight daily
editorial cycle; reported on published scientific studies and breaking science-related news
for the lay reader; created fun, informative listicles.
Covered topics such as environmental issues, climate change, animals, health and
technology.
Responsible for uploading own work to content management systems (CMS), including tags,
keywords, headline, summary, photos/videos and captions.
Wrote original, long-form features and conducted exclusive interviews with experts such as
Dominic Monaghan for his show on the Travel Channel; a University of North Florida biology
professor about an innovative shark ultrasound technique implemented to boost
conservation; wildlife ecologists from the Wild Tomorrow Fund about poaching and illegal
animal trade in Africa; and lead researcher from the Global Wildlife Conservation about a
new, elusive species known as the Owstons civet from the central Annamites. Also
reported on specialty topics such as Mt. Everest in relation to the 2015 movie release.

The Chefs Connection, New York, NY

07/15 08/15

Freelance Writing, Photography

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Reach out/interview chefs for website.

Food photography.

Athens: New Renaissance, Brooklyn, NY

Freelance Writing
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Interviewed local artists for feature pieces in quarterly magazine.

07/15 08/15

New Haven Register, New Haven, CT

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06/14 08/14

Summer Intern, Local News & Lifestyle

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Researched and pitched local news & lifestyle story ideas.

Responsible for interviewing, reporting and photography.

Charger Bulletin, University of New Haven, CT

07/14 06/15

Student Editor-in-Chief
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Responsible for editing, layout, design, advertising, marketing, managing finances and
scheduling trips to annual student newspaper conference.
Organized/led staff meetings, assigned articles, trained new writers and created a manual
for future staff/editors. I also elected beat writers and section editors.
Revitalized layout to target student readers interests and substantially improved
readership.
Responsible for delivering weekly newspapers across campus and mailing to supporters.

Charger Bulletin, University of New Haven, CT

07/13 06/14

Student Assistant Editor

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Responsible for copyediting, researching/assigning articles, scheduling meetings and

managing website (DreamHost).

Technical Skills
Specialties: writing, reporting, proofreading, researching content, communication, organization,
leadership, time management.
Proficient in: Wordpress, CMS, DreamHost, SEO/Tagging, Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,
Pinterest), AP Style, Mac, Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator,
InDesign, GIS ArcMap, Clicky and Google Analytics tools, Google Docs and Skype.

Additional Experience
Photography Shadowing
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Experience with Nikon, Cannon and GoPro equipment.

Concert and Events Photography with Andrzej Pilarczyk, Saratoga Performing Arts Center,
NY.
Event Photography with Stan Godlewski, New Haven, CT.

Education
B.A. Communications/Journalism, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
08/11 05/15
Deans List: 3.87
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Minors: Photography and Environmental Science.

Honor Societies: Lambda Pi Eta, Honor Society for Experiential Education, and Chi Alpha
Sigma.
Awards: Christina M. Smith Scholarship, Outstanding Achievement in Communication.
Extracurricular activities: Womens DII Cross Country/Track and Field, Charger Bulletin staff
reporter and photographer, volunteer note taker for students with disabilities, Photography
Club, Elm City Review contributor, sporting event film crew, Undergraduate Student

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Government Association: House Representative, Budget Committee and Media Head
Selection Chair.

Study Abroad, Iceland

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Studied photojournalism, narrative writing and landscape/nature photography.

Study Abroad, San Salvador, Bahamas

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05/12 06/12
12/13 01/14

Geology, environmental science field research and landscape/nature photography.