Kirsten Petersen
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http://www.kirspetersen.com
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Publications / Journalism Experience
Staff Writer, Williamsburg-Yorktown Daily, Williamsburg, Va., September 2015-present
Reporting about government affairs and schools in Williamsburg, James City County and York County for daily online newspaper. Promoting stories on social media and composing teasers for radio newscasts. Interviewed 30 candidates for local office, organized questionnaires and completed comprehensive coverage of six general election races.
Staff Writer, The Gazette, Laurel, Md., June 2014-August 2015
Reported about community issues and noteworthy residents throughout Prince George’s County for weekly newspaper. Researched and pitch stories for print and online publication. Conducted interviews and attended community gatherings to develop relationships. Promoted stories and breaking news on social media.
Health Reporter, Capital News Service, College Park, Md., September 2013-December 2013
Wrote articles about Affordable Care Act preparation and implementation in Maryland and created interactive graphics for the regional newswire. Broke story about how a proposed FDA ban on trans fats could impact a beloved Baltimore dessert, Berger Cookies.
Editorial Intern, Patch.com, June 2013-August 2013
Composed and aggregated news content for Patch.com sites in Prince George's, Howard and Carroll counties, maintained Facebook and Twitter pages for Patch sites, created concise mobile posts using Patch.com phone application. Participated in Dow Jones News Fund Multimedia Journalism workshop.
Multimedia Intern, The Baltimore Sun, January 2013-April 2013
Filmed and produced videos for the Baltimore Sun’s website, which garnered nearly 372 million page views in 2012.
Communications Intern, National Geographic Channel, Washington, D.C., May-August 2012
Composed press releases for National Geographic Channel programs "Dr. Pol" and "Abandoned," wrote episode descriptions, prepared weekly newsletter.
Writer, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College Park, Md., August 2010-May 2014
Wrote articles for AGNR website about college activities and student achievements, designed AGNR student newsletter, edited AGNR Academic Programs website.
Education
University of Maryland, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, College Park, Md.
Bachelor of the Arts, summa cum laude, Multiplatform Journalism, May 2014
GPA: 3.948 (4.0 scale)
Honors College, Digital Cultures and Creativity Program
Honors / Awards
Skills
International Experience
Staff Writer, Williamsburg-Yorktown Daily, Williamsburg, Va., September 2015-present
Reporting about government affairs and schools in Williamsburg, James City County and York County for daily online newspaper. Promoting stories on social media and composing teasers for radio newscasts. Interviewed 30 candidates for local office, organized questionnaires and completed comprehensive coverage of six general election races.
Staff Writer, The Gazette, Laurel, Md., June 2014-August 2015
Reported about community issues and noteworthy residents throughout Prince George’s County for weekly newspaper. Researched and pitch stories for print and online publication. Conducted interviews and attended community gatherings to develop relationships. Promoted stories and breaking news on social media.
Health Reporter, Capital News Service, College Park, Md., September 2013-December 2013
Wrote articles about Affordable Care Act preparation and implementation in Maryland and created interactive graphics for the regional newswire. Broke story about how a proposed FDA ban on trans fats could impact a beloved Baltimore dessert, Berger Cookies.
Editorial Intern, Patch.com, June 2013-August 2013
Composed and aggregated news content for Patch.com sites in Prince George's, Howard and Carroll counties, maintained Facebook and Twitter pages for Patch sites, created concise mobile posts using Patch.com phone application. Participated in Dow Jones News Fund Multimedia Journalism workshop.
Multimedia Intern, The Baltimore Sun, January 2013-April 2013
Filmed and produced videos for the Baltimore Sun’s website, which garnered nearly 372 million page views in 2012.
Communications Intern, National Geographic Channel, Washington, D.C., May-August 2012
Composed press releases for National Geographic Channel programs "Dr. Pol" and "Abandoned," wrote episode descriptions, prepared weekly newsletter.
Writer, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College Park, Md., August 2010-May 2014
Wrote articles for AGNR website about college activities and student achievements, designed AGNR student newsletter, edited AGNR Academic Programs website.
Education
University of Maryland, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, College Park, Md.
Bachelor of the Arts, summa cum laude, Multiplatform Journalism, May 2014
GPA: 3.948 (4.0 scale)
Honors College, Digital Cultures and Creativity Program
Honors / Awards
- Member, Kappa Tau Alpha National Journalism Honor Society, Spring 2014
- Member, Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, Spring 2014
- Carolyn A. and Howard F. Ahrens Scholarship, Summer 2013
- Philip Merrill Presidential Scholar, Spring 2013
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Audition, Soundbooth, Premiere; Final Cut Express Software; iMovie
- Proficient in basic HTML, CSS, JQuery, social networks and content management systems
International Experience
- Participated in three-week study abroad trip in Riga, Latvia focusing on investigative journalism. Interviewed investigative journalists and collaborated with Latvian journalism students to produce videos for Re:baltica social inequality project.
- Conversant in French. Participated in a two-week foreign exchange program in Besançon, France.
- Additional travel and study experience in Germany, Estonia, United Kingdom and Denmark.