Nick Petruncio

Since graduating from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in 1999, I have worked as a staff writer and editor at various newspapers and websites. I spent nine years working for the Gannett Co., the largest newspaper publisher in the United States. I also held a staff writing position in the Corporate Communications Dept. of New Jersey's largest health insurance company -- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. Currently, I am a freelance writer and editor. I write about LGBT issues for the Gannett Co. and for "Out In Jersey" magazine. Among my articles was an in-depth personal interview with Emmy award-winning actor Leslie Jordan, who played the character Beverly Leslie on the groundbreaking hit sitcom "Will & Grace" on NBC. In addition to writing, I am a content editor for a start-up educational website called Simple Step Learning, which is based in Long Branch, N.J.

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

• Gannett Co. Inc. (3-5)
• "Out In Jersey" magazine (3-5)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

• Simple Step Learning (10+)

Awards

Sensitivity in reporting award for the Mental Health Association of Columbia and Montour Counties (Pa.)