Margaret DeJesus

MargaretDeJesus88@gmail.com http://linkd.in/DeJesus

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position in Journalism or Public Relations field to utilize my writing, editing and communication skills to make a positive impact on the media industry.

EXPERIENCE IAC/InterActiveCorp New York, NY Corporate Communications Intern Jan.-Present Monitor news about IAC, its businesses and its competitors while compiling media clip reports for analysis and internal communication. Gather information needed for speech and interview requests. Write feature articles highlighting brand announcements and consumer coverage. Assist with administrative tasks such as maintaining press lists, quarterly earnings reports researching technology conferences for speaking opportunities and directing phone calls. US Open Tennis Championship New York, NY Guest Services Summer 2011, 2010 Guided over 25,000 guests at Arthur Ashe Stadium on a daily basis answering questions, responding to emergencies and meeting their needs to ensure their enjoyment and safety. ProSportsBlogging.com New York Rangers Blogger Aug. 2010-Aug. 2011 Wrote insightful and colorful posts throughout the Rangers season while promoting the blog via social media. Articles cited on Sports Illustrated blog and Fox Sports Network.

The Fischler Report New York, NY Boston Bruins correspondent/ Assistant Editor Jan. 2010-Oct. 2010 Wrote analysis of Bruins games published in hockey broadcaster Stan Fischlers weekly NHL newsletter. Interviewed NHL players, agents and PR personnel effectively for articles and edited copy. Staten Island Advance Staten Island, NY Reporter/ Intern May-July 2008, 2009 Conducted interviews, wrote features, city news articles and obituaries. Captured video and photos for the website and contributed story ideas. The Daily Free Press Boston, MA City Assignment Editor/Contributing Writer Sept. 2006-April 2007 Contributed pertinent story ideas daily for various departments and assigned stories. Wrote articles for the music, feature, opinion and city section, with one concerning the crisis in Darfur credited in the Boston Herald.
Boston, MA May 2010

EDUCATION Boston University College of Communication Bachelor of Science in Journalism Liberal Arts Concentration in History SKILLS

Magna Cum Laude

GPA: 3.53

Microsoft Office, Outlook, AP Style, Cision, Factiva, social media channels. Familiar with Adobe Illustrator.