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| Professional/Personal Overview |
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I have worked in newspapers for 27 years covering courts, police, lots of government, and health, the environment and science for seven years. I can write, photograph, and design pages. Rather than bore you with detail, please visit my website: www.davidwords.com. |
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| Work Info |
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Expertise |
| Copy Editor |
6 Years |
| Photographer |
33 Years |
| Reporter |
21 Years |
Specialty |
| Environment & Nature |
7 Years |
| Science |
10 Years |
| Medicine |
7 Years |
Total Media Industry Experience
27 Years |
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
Pumper magazine (1-2) |
Computer Skills
Software: Word, Excel, FileMaker, Freeway (web design), QuarkXPress (a while ago), Photoshop (a while ago), Photoshop Elements, Photoshop Lightroom.
Platforms: Mac, PC |
Technical Skills
Long experience editing photos; some experience on video editing, audio editing, and web design (see my site davidwords.com). |
Equipment
Computer: MacBook Pro
Photography: Canon 7D with an assortment of lenses, strobes, and enough memory for still photos and HD video.
Audio: Tascam IM2 stereo microphone coupled with iPhone recording software from BIAS. |
Awards
A bunch for environmental reporting, headline writing, public service journalism. See my website. |
Associations
Association of Health Care Journalists
Society of Environmental Journalists
Investigative Reporters and Editors |
Other
Before earning a bachelor's degree in journalism with a concentration in economics, I spent three years working on a degree in microbiology. This took me through biology, some math and physics, analytical chemistry (quant), and biochemistry.
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Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Chicago, IL. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car. |
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