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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, GA
05-2028

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
Mary Wingate