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Olivia Montes
109 East Kilts Lane
Middletown, Delaware (United States)
Phone: 3024375825
Email: obm2107@columbia.edu
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109 East Kilts Lane
Middletown, Delaware (United States)
Phone: 3024375825
Email: obm2107@columbia.edu
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Reporter, Writer
Resumes ID: 10103
Resumes Views: 122
Location: Middletown, Delaware, United States
Postal Code: 19709
Posted: 05.04.2023
Job Type: full time
Job Category: Newspapers
Updated: 2023-05-04 19:57:36
Objective
I am a hard-working reporter who actively seeks to consistently report and construct in-depth articles and other works that explore underreported issues concerning, but not limited to, climate change, civil and social justice, healthcare, and local and federal government affairs. I am also a quick learner who thrives on both presenting new ideas for pieces and seeking multiple, underrepresented perspectives on different assignments. I am currently seeking to a full-time reporter position within a newspaper, magazine, or larger news media company.Education:
08.13.2018 - 05.22.2022
Washington College
Communication & Media Studies, Political Science
Bachelor’s Degree
Communication & Media Studies, Political Science
Bachelor’s Degree
08.15.2022 - 05.17.2023
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Journalism
Master’s Degree
Journalism
Master’s Degree
Work Experience:
News Co-Editor
06.07.2021 - 05.05.2022
The Elm, Washington College |
Collaborated with student writers and editorial staff to produce stories for Washington College’s weekly campus newspaper, rising from Lifestyle Editor. Wrote two to three stories per week while also assigning stories, guiding student reporters, and editing on deadline. Coverage area included campus and the surrounding Chestertown area, focusing on changes to enrollment, student life, and administrative leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Elm, Washington College |
Collaborated with student writers and editorial staff to produce stories for Washington College’s weekly campus newspaper, rising from Lifestyle Editor. Wrote two to three stories per week while also assigning stories, guiding student reporters, and editing on deadline. Coverage area included campus and the surrounding Chestertown area, focusing on changes to enrollment, student life, and administrative leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reporter Intern
05.24.2021 - 07.23.2021
Delaware State News |
Pitched and wrote two to three stories per week as part of an internship under the Maryland-Delaware-Washingon, D.C. Press Association. Collaborated with the editorial staff to produce stories for daily print and online newspapers. Highlights included reporting ongoing events and happenings throughout the First State pertaining to legislation, including the passage of the CROWN Act prohibiting hair discrimination, the rise in the minimum wage, and the ban on plastic bags.
Delaware State News |
Pitched and wrote two to three stories per week as part of an internship under the Maryland-Delaware-Washingon, D.C. Press Association. Collaborated with the editorial staff to produce stories for daily print and online newspapers. Highlights included reporting ongoing events and happenings throughout the First State pertaining to legislation, including the passage of the CROWN Act prohibiting hair discrimination, the rise in the minimum wage, and the ban on plastic bags.
Student Journalist
06.07.2021 - 07.16.2021
The Latino Reporter, 2021 National Association of Hispanic Journalists Conference |
Collaborated with student writers and mentors to produce stories for the online publication at the NAHJ conference. Wrote stories on conference events and topics affecting journalists and the nationwide Hispanic-Latinx community. Highlights included covering journalists’ burnout during the pandemic and contributing to the special project “Democracy in Peril?” on efforts to win statehood recognition for Washington, D.C.
The Latino Reporter, 2021 National Association of Hispanic Journalists Conference |
Collaborated with student writers and mentors to produce stories for the online publication at the NAHJ conference. Wrote stories on conference events and topics affecting journalists and the nationwide Hispanic-Latinx community. Highlights included covering journalists’ burnout during the pandemic and contributing to the special project “Democracy in Peril?” on efforts to win statehood recognition for Washington, D.C.
Total Years Experience:
2 yearsSkills:
Proficient in Microsoft; Adobe Audio, Bridge, and InDesign; Reaper; and Zoom.Experienced in editing, reporting, interviewing, writing, and conducting research.
Additional skills include time management, team building and collaboration, interpersonal skills, accuracy, and problem solving.
Additional inquiries regarding listed and supplementary skills available upon request.