Resume
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Christine Fisher
Philadelphia, PA 19121
fisher.christine@temple.edu
(603) 315-8891
Education:
Temple University, Philadelphia PA
School of Communications and Theater, B.A. in Journalism with a concentration in magazine; Minor in Geography and Urban Studies; Cumulative GPA: 3.85; Anticipated graduation May 2012
Journalism Experience:
Multimedia Journalist, Philadelphia Neighborhoods and Plan Philly
Philadelphia, PA
Sept.-Dec. 2011
- Researched, reported and produced video, print, photo and audio news packages with an urban planning focus for both PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com and PlanPhilly.com
Editorial Intern, Philadelphia Business Journal
Philadelphia, PA
Jan.-June 2011
- Wrote feature and special reports stories for the weekly business newspaper
- Wrote a weekly “Good Works” non-profit news column
- Maintained the “People on the Move” listing of promotions and job announcements in the region
Assistant Editor, Next American City
Philadelphia, PA
June-Aug. 2010
- Wrote a full length article for the magazine’s print edition
- Wrote a weekly news blog on a range of urban issues
- Fact checked and copy edited the magazine’s print edition
- Contributed to info graphics
- Assisted with event management
Features Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News
Philadelphia, PA
Jan. – May 2010
- Wrote regular articles and reports for the features section of this daily newspaper
Contributor, The Temple News
Philadelphia, PA
March 2009 – May 2010
- Contributed to the Arts & Entertainment and Temple Living sections of this weekly, student-run newspaper
- Wrote a fitness series for the Temple Living section
Listings Intern, Philadelphia Weekly
Philadelphia, PA
March – May 2009
- Maintained a comprehensive weekly listings of local concerts
Intern, The Newburyport Daily News
Newburyport, Mass.
Feb. – June 2008
- Wrote a weekly column and feature articles
Communications Experience:
Writing Intern, Temple University Fox School of Business
Philadelphia, PA
May 2011 – Present
- Write articles, press releases, media pitches and copy for the Fox School of Business communications and PR team
- Assist with production of print and media content
Communications Intern, Temple University English Department
Philadelphia, PA
May-July, 2010 & 2011
- Wrote content and copy for Temple University English Department’s annual newsletter
- Handled design, layout and production
Contributing Editor, World Reviewer
London, UK
Sept. – Dec. 2010
- Interned with WorldReviewer, an online travel guide, and partner site eWaterways.com while studying abroad in London
- Produced content for the website, wrote guest posts for travel blogs and ran social media
- Edited and managed other writers’ online content
Honors and Awards:
- Temple University Honors Program
- Kappa Tau Alpha
- Excellence in Student Journalism: Profile Writing
- Excellence in Student Journalism: Commentary Writing
- Temple University International Journalism Award
- TeenInk Book Award
