Journalist Resume
Here’s a sample of what your Journalist Resume should look like while applying for Journalist Jobs.
2967 Flournoy St, Apt#901
Dallas, TX 75237
(123)-555-1234
name@emailaddress.com
Summary:
A credible, effective and efficient Journalist with proven expertise in conveying information to individuals. Responsible for delivering up to date and credible news and information. Has a good and strong communications and interpersonal skills; Has a keen ability in conducting research; has extensive experience in writing for both magazines and newspapers and other forms of print and online media; has covered various subjects from fashion to health, education and politics; has published works that paved the way for successful expression of ideas and concepts, combining the appropriate mix of text and graphics;
Professional Experience:
Journalist January 2007 – Present
Lone Star Outdoor News, Dallas, TX
Responsibilities
Gathered information on a specific subject, event, occurrence or person.
Wrote information as a report for the press, radio, and television.
Attended press conferences, court sessions, council meetings and other scheduled public event.
Interviewed the people involved in new stories, in person or by telephone.
Wrote new stories from notes taken, often under tight deadlines.
Followed up news releases, called from public or tipped-offs from personal contacts.
Newspaper Journalist May 2004 - December 2006
Scripps Network, Phoenix, AZ
Responsibilities
Researched stories for publication in local, regional and national press.
Wrote stories for publications in magazines, news paper and other form of print media.
Interviewed people various circumstances.
Built contacts to maintain a flow of news.
Worked closely with the news team, photographers and editors.
Created and uploaded news content for the newspaper website.
Reporter February 1999 - May 2004
Oregon Public Broadcasting, Portland, OR
Responsibilities
Collected news from various places and about different circumstances and kept people updated about important information and events.
Gathered information and broadcast it as news.
Investigated news before sending it to a story.
Covered all news events in a certain town or country.
Education:
Master of Arts in Mass Communication, Stanford University, CA, 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Stanford University, CA, 1997
Skills:
Great attention to detail
Strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines
Experienced in conducting phone, panel and one-on-one interviews
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Keen interest in people, facts and events
Awards and Honors:
Certification The National Union of Journalist (NUJ)
Periodicals Training Council (PTC), Member
