Richard Anderson Mann

301-905-7011 |

6411 Adelphi Road, University Park, MD 20782

Experienced in writing quality content featured in national media outlets, performing political research and interfacing with politicians, CEO’s and other influencers

Solid educational background and hands-on experiencein journalismwith emphasis in political arena. Proficient in writing, interviewing, researching and reporting under tight deadline requirements. Excel at leading teams to produce quality content and mentoring others to understand what is newsworthy. Known for in-depth understanding of issue development and analysis.

  • Known for generating news coverage for political and private sector clients
  • Successfully oversaw press releasesand articles related to the national and state politics
  • Receive writing and editing mentorship from company leader with White House background
  • Mastered graduate-level studies in journalism with 3.89 GPA

Writing expertise: AP Style and Chicago Style writing guides; Research using Lexus Nexus

Technical expertise: Microsoft Office, Audacity, HTML, WordPress, Stat Crew and Final Cut Pro

SIGNATURE STRENGTHS

  • Researching and analyzing background information
  • Fact-checking, proofreading, and editing to ensure copy is high quality
  • Developing story ideas that attract audiences and build visibility
  • Expertly balancingand meeting multiple deadlines
  • Conducting interviews that reveal newsworthy information
  • Uncovering new angles for current issues

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Journalism, May 2011 Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

Concentration: Writing and Reporting 3.89 GPA

  • Studied role taxes played in politics and different styles of taxation on local economy
  • Capstone topic: Media coverage of 2011 mayoral campaign in Chicago
  • Thesis topic: Adapting Baseball Stat OPS+ to Measure Striking in Mixed Martial Arts

Select Relevant Courses:

  • Advanced Reporting Methods
  • Law and Ethics
  • Editorial and Column Writing
  • Feature Writing
  • News Fundamentals: Editing
  • News Fundamentals: Writing/Reporting

Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2008McDaniel College, Westminster, MD

WRITING AND REPORTING EXPERIENCE

Sr. Policy Analyst/Op-Ed Writer/Exec. Assistant Robert Weiner Associates 09/11 – Present

Within a strongly deadline-driven environment, wrote and edited opinion articles and attracted media to press conferences held at National Press Club. Secured attendance of politicalleaders, four-star generals, CEO’s and other major influencers at press conferences to maximize public affairs and media coverage for political and public sector clients.

  • Conducted in-depth political research, for opinion columns including, most recently, a study on growth of GDP under democratic versus republic presidents
  • Co-authored opinion articles published in the Washington Times, the Palm Beach Post,the Miami Herald, the Hill, Truth Out, and MichiganChronicle
  • Earned coverage in New York Times for National Masters Track Indoors Championships
  • Utilizing background in media,successfully secured major media outlets including local ABC, NBC affiliates, CBS and NPR for Wellspring treatment facility and other clients

Assistant EditorProMMAnow.com 12/08 – Present

Contributed content that supported company’s growth from unknown website to subsidiary of the USA Today Sports Digital Properties. Ensured website broke out breaking industry news first by using contacts to gain exclusive interviews and quickly writing feature pieces. Stories have been featured on several prominent websites, including USAToday.com and HD.net. Voluntarily spent additional time editing staff contributions to ensure content was error-free, and engaging. Produce weekly column that builds engagement from fans, and increases company’s visibility.

  • Within only a three-month time span, handpicked to manage and edit articles contributed by five staff writers,present articles that captured new ideas and considered audience appeal
  • Caught staff writing error related to dubious source, and mentored him on fact-checking and how to ensure leads were reliable, thereby improving team’s overall quality of writing
  • Confer with management and other editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories
  • Expertly covered fast-paced live events,event recaps, behind-the-scenes interviews and press conferences, all lasting up to seven hours, while still adhering to strict content deadlines

News Writer (freelance)ADCombat.com 07/08 – Present

Write five news stories per week guided by strict deadlines on pertinent mixed martial arts and submission wrestling news with remarkable clarity and consistency, taking care to diligently check all facts to ensure high quality copy.

  • Excel at building relationships with fighters and managers and asking important questions that uncovered breaking news and

Roosevelt University Athletic Department– Assistant Sports Information Director 08/10 – 6/11 Increased awareness of university’s sports teams and supported revival of sports programs after 20-year hiatus by managing content and web updates of athletics website, RooseveltLakers.com.

  • Wrote team profiles, features and biographies by interacting with coaches and players to uncover interesting facts worth sharing with university community
  • Consistently met writing deadlines for all varsity event recap and preview articles

Staff Writer MMARated.com 08/08 – 12/08

Wrote10 new media articles per week for MMARated’s website, which had over 60 million unique visitors. Per supervisor’s suggestion, articles were “opinionated and edgy,” and delved into current events and topical happenings in mixed martial arts. Position ended after company lost funding.

  • Composed weekly feature column about athletes with upcoming competitions
  • Increased company’s visibility, among martial arts community, thereby boosting page views, by managinguser blog section, interacting with fans, and increasing user participation

Martin O’Malley Gubernatorial Campaign, Westminster, MD – Intern 08/06 – 10/06

  • Edited, fact-checked and revised outgoing copy for media relations team to ensure all communications were error-free
  • Wrote localized versions of press releases and campaigns

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES

  • FightMetric.com – Official Scorer (contract-based position) 08/011 – Present
  • MarketSource – Hewlett-Packard Sales Representative 08/11 –01/12
  • CopyServ International Equipment – Office Manager 05/07 – 05/08