Political Reporter
Samuel Mattison
100 Gibbs Street, Apartment 910A
Troy, AL 36082
United States
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Political Science, Expected Graduation date: December 2018
Troy University, Troy, AL
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GPA: 3.3
Relevant Courses:
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Advanced Reporting
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Advanced Editing
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Digital News Photography
JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE
Reporter: March 2017-June 2018
Alabama Political Reporter, Montgomery, AL
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Responsible for writing stories focuses on state political issues.
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Act as an independent reporter covering various aspects of state government.
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Responsible for taking photos of events with a focus in news photography.
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Use social media to promote stories and micro blog about events.
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Covering various events including Legislative meetings, State School Board of Education meetings, elections, political rallies and protests, and Committee meetings in the Alabama Legislature.
Notable events covered
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Two Legislative Sessions (2017 and 2018) in the Alabama Legislature.
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The 2017 U.S. Senate Special Election in Alabama.
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Various Education topics
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The 2018 Party Primaries in Alabama
SKILLS
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Interviewing and news gathering
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News writing training
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Knowledge of AP Style
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Working with editors for story approval
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Taking news photos
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Writing on a daily deadline for publication
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Ability to think on feet and act independently without supervision
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Live reporting events with a specific concentration in election results
REFERENCES
Dr. Richard Ledet, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Troy University (334) 808-6608
Susan Britt, Associate Editor-in-Chief of the Alabama Political Reporter (205) 405-8561
Steve Stewart, Assistant Professor of Journalism at Troy University (334) 672-3192