Origin country/town: Fort Collins, Colorado, United States of America
Other places where you have lived: Burlington, VT; Glasgow, Scotland; Fort Collins, Colorado
Where are you living at the moment? Gothenburg, Sweden
Languages: English
Academic background: Sociology, and Reporting and Documentary Storytelling
Work background: Journalist, food service,
Journalistic experience: Vermont Public Radio Internship, and Vermont Community News Service Internship
I have used Excel (spreadsheets): YES
I have worked with Python: NO
I use other programming languages: NO
I have used WordPress YES
Graphic/illustration skills? Skilled with Adobe Photoshop.
Digital publishing/social media? Operated and ran a college newspaper’s website and social media. Skills with WordPress, Instagram, and Youtube,
Audio/radio/pod – Skills in radio news and audio editing from radio internship. Skilled with Adobe Audition
Photography – Yes, for journalistic purposes
Video/tv/filming – Experienced in 8mm film video, digital cameras, editing with Adobe Premiere and made short filed at university for courses.
Other editing or publishing skills? Designed newspaper page layouts with Adobe InDesign
Special interests/knowledge relevant to research/investigative journalism: Monopolies, Political Corruption, Technological advancements/ modern technologies, and Labor issues
Other skills/hobbies – Guitar and percussion instruments, music, humor writing, media, and traveling.
I think I will be able to support my fellow students with: My knowledge on U.S. issues and politics, U.S. Government, sociological concepts, internet spaces, research methods, writing skills, and teamwork (it makes the dream work)
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