AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com
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Objective: Seek the Position of News Writer
SUMMARY: Highly talented and creative News Writer with over six years experience in a newsroom writing stories in Broadcast Style.
Summary of Qualifications
Exceptional ability to write clear, concise English in broadcast style.
Great ability to write quickly and under pressure.
Excellent ability to use computer, including performing Internet research.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate both orally and written.
Profound spelling and grammar skill and the ability to type fast and accurately.
Uncommon nose for a story and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work to tight deadlines.
Exceptional ability to write, edit and proof reading news content.
Remarkable ability to develop contacts and find original stories.
In-depth knowledge of environmental issues, e.g. waste, recycling climate change & energy, contaminated land.
Strong ability to write and speak Spanish fluently to be useful to the international service.
Deep knowledge of television production, including videotape usage.
Solid ability to use broad range of sources for news gathering.
In-depth knowledge of journalistic principles and practices and of modern public relations techniques and procedures.
Exceptional knowledge of English usage and of the requirements of press and radio publication.
Excellent knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision.
Uncommon ability to create correspondence and conduct interviews with persons desiring information and to interpret departmental programs and activities effectively.
Exceptional ability to prepare interesting and informative news articles involving controversial, technical, or complex subject matter.
Sound ability to supervise the work of other employees.
Immense ability to establish and maintain effective relations with departmental officials, employees, and the public.