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Kaitlin Coward: Journalism Experience
Kaitlin Coward: Journalism Experience
JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
The Post, independent student news outlet
August 2014-present
News staff editor | Previously: staff writer, reporter and copy editor
Athens, Ohio
Help to lead a staff of about 25 reporters in a transition to digital for the independently-run, student news organization at
Ohio University. Edit daily news content, plan long-term projects and manage news staffs social media accounts, meetings
and coverage.
Previously covered the administration beat and reported on top university officials, budgets and campus issues. Also covered
the research beat, wrote science-focused stories and checked print and web content twice a week for grammar, AP style and
structural errors.
The Courier
May-September 2015
Reporting intern
Findlay, Ohio
Developed web and print content for my hometown newspaper. Wrote feature and news stories pertain ing to local issues,
including controversy surrounding a popular, local television stations discussion of going off air. Covered local events
including courts and meetings.
Writer
Athens, Ohio
Developed content about faculty and former students for the Honors Tutorial College alumni magazine. Wrote at least one
story per issue related to science.
EDUCATION
Ohio University Honors Tutorial College and E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
Expected graduation: May 2018
Pursuing a BS in Journalism in one of the top 20 honors colleges in the country
French and health specializations
University of Roehampton
Study abroad institution in London
Fall 2015
AWARDS/HONORS
MEMBERSHIPS
SKILLS
CONTACT
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Final Cut Pro X
Blogging
(419) 429-2297
kcoward02@gmail.co m
1624 Queenswood Dr, Findlay, Ohio
kaitlincoward.wordpress.com
@kcoward02