Miranda Orso

Williamsport, PA USA

10 Years Experience

Professional Experience

I am a versatile writer with experience covering everything from local breaking news to fun pieces about pets to in-depth pieces about how inmates are treated in our nation's prison system. I enjoy challenging assignments where I am learning about a topic through engaging interviews and research.

Expertise

Copywriter 2 YearsReporter 4 YearsSocial Media 2 Years

Specialty

Arts & Humanities 1 YearGovernment 1 YearCrime 2 Years

Industries

Newspaper - Local/Regional 3 YearsNewspaper - Community 1 YearPR (in-house) - Small to mid-sized corp. clients 6 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

The Press Republican (10+)
The Waterbury Record (10+)
The Stowe Reporter (6-10)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

The City Tavern Restaurant (10+)
Social Five (10+)

Foreign Language Skills

I can read French fairly well, but I am working on perfecting my speaking skills.

Computer Skills

Proficient in PC and Mac Operating Systems. Knowledgeable in most word processing programs, etc. Also familiar with Wordpress.

Equipment

I have all necessary equipment to complete an assignment - reliable internet, laptop, audio recorder, camera and more.

References

Tom Kearney (Editor-The Stowe Reporter, Waterbury Record). Lois Clermont (Editor-in-Chief - The Press Republican). Suzanne Moore (Managing Editor - The Press Republican).

Writing Samples

Look hoo's in town

(The Stowe Reporter and Waterbury Record 1/9/2014)

This article was well-received by birders and regular folks alike who were amazed by the rare Northern Hawk Owl's decision to make Waterbury his winter vacation destination.

Combat engineer's record yield posthumous bronze star

(The Press Republican 11/11/2012)

I enjoyed writing this piece and learning about World War II from the son's perspective who took it upon himself to get his father the recognition he so deserved, long after his death.

Reservoir's future could be at risk

(The Stowe Reporter 9/18/2014)

This was an article that caused quite a stir among residents as the popular reservoir's future recreation use hangs in the balance due to state and federal permitting issues. The article prompted an editorial response from the state's commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation.

Art tells story of hospital

(The Waterbury Record 6/12/2014)

Enterprise piece about the local historical society's exhibit dedicated to artwork produced by patients once housed in the state's mental health facility located in Waterbury prior to Tropical Storm Irene.

Kitten calamity averted

(The Press Republican 9/12/2012)

This article is still one of my favorites! It's the story of a kitten who endured a long journey, followed by more hardship only to come out on top. This story made national news after it was picked up by a variety of online media sources.

Out to pasture?

(The Waterbury Record 1/30/2014)

Interesting story about a female farmer trying to protect her family's farm from falling apart after nearby land was subdivided for future sale. But there's a twist - It's not your typical tale of evil developer versus farmer.

Editorial

Opening worlds with horses

(The Stowe Reporter 6/5/2014)

I wrote this editorial piece after spending the day at an interesting equine clinic designed to teach self confidence and animal awareness.