SUSAN Berger

Glencoe, IL USA

15 Years Experience

Professional Experience

I am a well-published journalist covering everything from breaking news to features to court cases. I have had many pieces run on page one of the Chicago Tribune. You can see my work at www.bergerreport.com. I am a very resourceful reporter known to never miss a deadline.

Expertise

Reporter 15 YearsWriter 15 YearsSocial Media 7 Years

Specialty

Government 15 YearsHealth 15 YearsLifestyle 15 Years

Industries

Newspaper - National 15 YearsMagazine - Large Consumer/National magazines 15 YearsNewspaper - Local/Regional 5 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Chicago Tribune (10+)
CBC Canada (1-2)
CBS News New York (1-2)

Awards

Illinois Press Association Award, nominated for Peter Lisagor award

Associations

ASJA, AWJ, Chicago Headline Club

Other Work History

reported on WGN radio on the Rod Blagojevich trial, appeared on WWTW-TV for Rod Blagojevich trial, covered court cases and reported in a column for CBC in Canada (Conrad Black)

Computer Skills

proficient

Equipment

camera and Olympus digital recorder

References

will be provided (see Linkedin profile for reference by Chicago Tribune national editor (worked on stories on Katrina)