Amanda McConnon

Point Pleasant, NJ USA
3 Years Experience

Professional Experience

A graduate of the MFA program at NYU, my experience ranges across the spectrum from literary interviews to local news articles to marketing content to feature stories. I report on my local town meetings in addition to interviewing changemakers from nonprofit leaders to TV personalities. I'm most interested in outdoor and personality features, local features on the Jersey Shore, and branded content.

Expertise

Editor 1 YearWriter 3 YearsSocial Media 2 Years

Specialty

Books & Literature 3 YearsOutdoors Entry LevelTravel Entry Level

Industries

Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines 2 YearsMagazine - Local/Regional magazines 1 YearNonprofit 3 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • LocalVox (10+)
  • Prose Media (10+)
  • Late Night Library (6-10)
  • Millennial Magazine (6-10)
  • Patch (6-10)

Technical Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, GarageBand

Computer Skills

Word, Excel

References

Paul Martone, Late Night Library Patricia Miller, Patch Britt Hysen, Millennial Magazine

News

Mayor's Controversial Remarks At Point Beach Council Meeting Not Well Received
(Patch 12/1/2014)
Local coverage of police force issues in Point Pleasant Beach.
Point Pleasant Council Approves Liquor License Expansion for Idle Hour
(Patch 10/1/2014)
Coverage of controversy surrounding local bar as well as other township issues.

Features

Lucky Dog Host, Brandon McMillan, is Dog's Best Friend
(Millennial Magazine 3/1/2015)
Feature story on Brandon McMillan,host of CBS's Lucky Dog. Cover story for Millennial Magazine, March 2015.
The Happiest Hours for Foodies on the Shore
(Pending Publication 3/1/2015)
Listicle of best happy hours for food at the Jersey Shore. Features drink and a dish at each location for under $10 total.
Ghost Fishing: When Lost Gear Keeps Fishing
(Millennial Magazine 10/1/2014)
Feature article on Heather Hamza, coordinator of nonprofit Ghost Fishing, as well as ghost fishing epidemic.

Blog Posts

It's a "Them" not a "We"
(Blog You in the Schnoz 3/1/2013)
Humor blog post on habits of sports fans

Poetry

Preparing for Winter
(The Paris-American 2/1/2015)
Far Means a Place Not Here
(Columbia: A Journal of Literature and Art 1/1/2014)

Literary Interviews

They Deserve to be Heard
(Late Night Library 12/1/2014)
Interview with Christine Heppermann, author of Poisoned Apples: Poems for You, My Pretty from Greenwillow Books
Poetry's Special Way of Unfolding
(Late Night Library 4/1/2014)
Interview with Rodney Koeneke, author of Etruria from Wave Books

Content

4 Must-Consider Materials for Your Bathroom Countertop
(Local Vox 3/1/2015)
Branded, SEO-optimized content for granite company
Barrett Dental Care
(LocalVox 4/1/2015)
SEO-optimized business description for dentist