Mary Wingate
Atlanta
Summary
Politics-focused newspaper editor with experience in multiple newspapers. Skilled in editing, writing, analyzing, interviewing, multi-media engagement, and press relations. Looking to use education and experience in political science and journalism for the greater good of the public.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
News Section Editor
Kennesaw State University Student Media
09.2024 - Current
- Oversees News Section of KSU's exclusive student newspaper, The Sentinel
- Writes articles and covers pressing events in the Kennesaw, Marietta, Atlanta area
- Edits and publishes all news section articles
- Leads weekly meetings with writers
- In charge of interviewing and hiring process of new writers Creates and implements ideas for new articles
- Regularly organizes interviews and collects data for articles and The Sentinel's research.
News Columnist
Quitman Free Press
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assistant to the editor
- Wrote and published articles
- Covered community events and issues
- Acted as secretary
- Delivered newspapers
- Head photographer
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Journalism
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05-2028
Skills
- Deadline management
- Layout design
- Mentoring
- Audience engagement
- Digital media proficiency
- Copy editing
- Multimedia integration
- Press relations
- Article writing
- Data interpretation
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
- Teagle Fellow and graduate of the Teagle Civic Engagement Initiative
- Created onboarding process for new writers
- Created and planned social media activity for the Quitman Free Press
- Facilitated discussion between public and QFP to improve content of newspaper
- Written research papers and articles on contemporary political issues
Timeline
News Section Editor
Kennesaw State University Student Media
09.2024 - Current
News Columnist
Quitman Free Press
01.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Journalism
Kennesaw State University