Charles Jurries | a media guy

Web site: Charlesjurries.wordpress.com

E-mail: Charles@whatsnewinnews.com
Twitter: @charlesjurries
Phone: 616.551.9809
Education
 Bachelors of Science, Communication Studies and Journalism, Grand Valley State University, 2010.
 Associate of Arts, Grand Rapids Community College, 2008.

Internships
 Radio News Intern, WGVU News, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Feb. – Sept. 2010.)
 News / Web Intern, WOOD-TV8, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Fall 2008.)

Positions Held
 2009-Jan. to July, Web Help | Grand Valley State University, Grand Valley Lanthorn
Develop special projects, coordinate online ads for placement

 2008-present, co-host / co-founder | What’s New in News

A weekly podcast talking about media issues affecting journalism. Duties include drafting list of topics for
discussion, helping to manage/maintain web site (whatsnewinnews.com).

 2007-2008, Web Design Editor / Staff Writer | Grand Rapids Community College, “The Collegiate”
Developed web site, created content, created/placed ads, maintained online division. Job of “Web Design
Editor” created to accommodate work done. Staff writing job included covering faculty and staff issues and
concerns, including contract negotiations.

Awards
 Michigan Press Association, Deadline Story, “Faculty Contract Finally Reached,” Third Place, Division III,
2008.
 Michigan Community College Press Association, Online Publication, First Place, 2008.
 Michigan Press Association, Best Online Newspaper, First Place, Division III, 2008.

Professional Organizations
 “The Collegiate,” student-run newspaper at Grand Rapids Community College.
 “Grand Valley Lanthorn,” student-run newspaper at Grand Valley State University
 WOOD-TV 8, Grand Rapids, Mich. (intern, Fall, 2008)
 WGVU News, Grand Rapids, Mich. (intern, Winter 2010)

Publications
 “The Collegiate,” writer, 2007-2008. (Including six front page stories.)

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