CHLOE DAWSON
1526 Quarrier St Apt C • Charleston, WV 25311 • C: 856-404-5506 •
Education
West Virginia University - Morgantown, W.Va. August 2011-May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Visual Journalism
Minor in Sports Communication
Experience
Content Editor: July 2015- July 2017
North Central West Virginia Media: The State Journal - Charleston, W.Va.
Manage all social media accounts (Twitter and Facebook)
Supervise and maintain active social media accounts for a reporter and a regular columnist
Occasionally post and edit on four social accounts across NCWV Media
Analyze web traffic with Google, Facebook and Twitter Anayltics
Assist writers with photo and video shoots as assigned by the Managing Editor
Submit stories and photos in BLOX Total CMS for freelancers and columnists
Review news sources and share appropriate news articles and photos to website, Facebook and Twitter accounts
Assist the Digital & Social Media Specialist with postings on Social Media and other NCWV Media sites
Gather and re-write news briefs for news “Across The State” and “People” for print edition and website each week
Gather and update weekly lists for print edition and website
Pitch multimedia projects for web extras
Maintain the newspaper's website visually and creatively
Collaborate and brainstorm ideas with graphic designers on slideshows,video and photo assignments
Maintain good relationships with community businesses to provide the newspaper
Photographer: September 2016- March 2017
Kingdom Life Fellowship Church - Nitro, W.Va.
Photograph church services and special events
Manage social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram)
Contributing Social Media Manager: August 2016 - September 2016
Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association-Charleston, W.Va.
Responsible for promoting and marketing for a community wide fundraising event
Updated Instagram account on a daily basis to provide followers with important information, pictures and video leading up to the event
Collaborated with Director of Development to brainstorm, plan and execute effective posts
Mentor:
West Virginia University: Reed College of Media – Morgantown, W.Va. October 2016-Present
Give guidance to a junior journalism student
Share personal experiences to give a fresh perspective on classes, jobs, interships
Honest and open with student about their weaknesses and strengths
Motivated student remotely by connecting digitally
Successfully connected the student wit a summer intership
Delta Sigma Theta Chapter President: May 2014 – May 2015
West Virginia University - Morgantown, W.Va.
Built lasting relationships with student organizations on campus
Oversaw planning and executions over all charitable and social events
Collaborated with high members of the sorority to adhere to all policies and procedures
Led all meetings through Robert’s Rules of Order
Skills:
Writing and editing in AP Format
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite