Ashley Wolfgang

Chicago, IL USA
Website: http://amwolfgang.tumblr.com/Writing

Professional Experience

As a published writer I will use my experiences covering the Minneapolis music scene and campus communities to write reader-friendly content in a timely manner. I have experience writing for a plethora of different websites, so I'm aware of the importance of having a versatile voice that constantly aware of the implied audiences for each piece.

Total Media Industry Experience

3 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Clear Channel Communications (10+), The Copenhagen Post (3-5), City Pages, Minneapolis (6-10), The Register-Mail (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Knox College (10+)

Foreign Language Skills

Proficient in advanced French, intermediate German, and beginning Danish

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, OS X Mountain Lion, HTML, Content Management Systems

Equipment

Mac laptop computer, iPad, iPhone, audio recorder, and Adobe Creative Suite

References

Adriana Colindres Knox College Office of Communications acolindr@knox.edu 309-341-7650 Reed Fischer City Pages, Minneapolis, MN rfischer@citypages.com 347-423-8958

General

CHVRCHES: The Scottish temperament is sometimes the best thing
(City Pages 6/6/2013)
A Q&A-style interview with the Scottish electro-pop group, CHVRCHES
My first First Avenue show: Yeasayer and Strange Names
(City Pages 7/29/2013)
A personal narrative and review capturing my first experience and Minneapolis' iconic music venue, First Avenue
Ed Sheeran & Mark Foster Collaborate With Taylor Swift
(Clear Channel Communications 6/13/2012)
An example of the quick-copy based news coverage for Clear Channel Communications station, Cities 97
Saying it with a cello
(The Register-Mail 2/19/2012)
Freelance news feature published after producing the content for my college journalism class
Journalist Lara Moritz '90 Wins Amelia Earhart Award
(Knox College 10/17/2012)
Profile on Knox College Alum, Lara Moritz.
Rachel Abarbanell ’02 Moves Ahead in Hollywood Film, TV Industry
(Knox College 5/16/2014)
Profile on Knox College Alum, Rachel Abarbanell.
Pizza Luce Block Party with Motion City Soundtrack, 8/10/13
(City Pages 8/12/2013)
A review of the free outdoor music festival, The Pizza Luce Block Party.
Sara Evans Comments on Divorce, Family, and Fitness
(Clear Channel Communications 7/16/2013)
An example of the quick-copy based news coverage for Clear Channel Communications station, K102
Student Rocks Own Entertainment Company
(Knox College 11/4/2013)
Profile of Knox College student
On an On: We're not afraid to do anything
(City Pages 7/10/2013)
A feature-style interview with the local Minneapolis-based band, On an On.
The Killers at Roy Wilkins Auditorium, 8/1/13
(City Pages 8/2/2013)
A review of The Killers concert