Nittany A. Writer
111 Lions Ave., State College, PA 16801
814-999-1111
email@psu.edu
Career Focus
Experience
Summary
Seeking writer responsibilities with a print media company.
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Education
Experienced in writing feature articles, short stories, biographies, essays, press releases,
research reports, and creative print/radio ad copy.
Strong technical command of the English language; committed to excellence in the
printed and published word.
Competent researcher, interviewer, and reporter.
B.A., English, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
2013
GPA: 3.6/4.0; Dean’s List 2010-2013
Related
Experience
Writer, Newsroom – The Lion Radio 90.7FM, University Park, PA
• Monitor newswire for national ground-breaking stories and develop
local angles.
• Accompany reporters on assignments.
• Field calls from listeners on news line.
• Operate equipment (reel-to-reel tape, switchboard).
5/12 - Present
Writing Tutor – Penn State Learning, University Park, PA
• Tutor undergraduate and graduate students on course writing
assignments.
• Critique written pieces on grammar, style, flow, format, content
• Conduct writing workshops, participate in assessment of services,
attend professional development meetings
9/11 - Present
Reporter – The Daily Collegian, University Park, PA
• Authored several front page articles and covered a variety of writing
assignments.
• Assisted with editorial functions, including final editing.
9/10 - 5/12
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite • PageMaker • Dreamweaver • Windows and Macintosh Systems
Activities
Her Campus Penn State • Alpha Chi Omega • Chinese Calligraphy Club
Writing Samples & References Available Upon Request