Journalist Resume

Newspapers, which are a part of media, are responsible for supplying the populace with the true events that are going on without falling prey to any pressures from the ruling authorities. And journalists are the wheels without which any newspaper, leave alone media, can go ahead. The job of a journalist is quite hectic one, what with all of them termed as paparazzi and kept at a foot's length by most of the celebrities. There are many diverse niches in which the journalists can specialize. This particular journalist specializes in crime reporting for a newspaper and now wants to change his job. This sample is well written and helps cast the applicant's skills at the forefront, while at the same time, camouflaging his relatively little experience.

Sample Journalist Resume

Lynda Morisson,
651, North 23 Street,
McDuffie, Georgia, 03218,
(032)-465 4102.

Objective:

A position of a journalist in a reputed newspaper through, which I can help change the image of media in the minds of viewers in whatever way I can.

Summary of Qualification:

Experience of 4 years in journalism and professional writing.
Very fluent in speaking and writing Latin.
Expert in writing the article related to the society, crime and psychology.
Devoted, responsible and self-motivated personnel.
Proven ability to take new topics, news and responsibilities.
Sound knowledge and awareness of the things happening in the surroundings.
Exceptionally great communication skills both written and verbal.
In-depth knowledge of the respective subject and research for the given or new topic.
Profound skills of computers such as word, power point, excel, access etc.

Work Experience:

Journalist 2005-present
The Crime Reports Times, McDuffie, Georgia

Responsibilities as a journalist include research and provide daily news coverage of global crime which includes crime related in every section. The articles also used in the blogs and websites. Edit, format and correct the articles written by the part time writers and journalists regarding crime and social problems. Work in a 6 months project related to the political crimes.

Part Time Writer 2003-2005
The Crime Reports Times, McDuffie, Georgia

Responsibilities include part time article writing of 600-800words for the newspaper's crime section.

Academic Background:

Attained a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from University of Georgia in Georgia in the year 2005
Certified in the English Composition from the Morisson College of Georgia in the years 2002.
Done diploma in Latin from Institute of Fluency, Douglas, Georgia in the year 2000.

Reference:

Mr. Stephen Stone
Sr. Editor
The Crime Reports Times
McDuffie, Georgia