Courtney Sherwood

Portland, OR USA

Professional Experience

I bring simplicity to complex subjects, whether for local newspapers or national magazines, with a focus on business news, science and health care. I love using databases and math to find new insights. But in the end, it really is all about the stories.

Expertise

Content Editor (online)
3 Years
Editor
2 Years
Reporter
15 Years

Specialty

Business (general)
15 Years
Health
5 Years
Science
3 Years

Industries


Online/new media
3 Years
Newspaper - Local/Regional
11 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

15 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Oregon Public Broadcasting (10+), Reuters (10+), The Lund Report (10+)

Other Work History

I was on staff at The Columbian, the Portland metro area's only daily newspaper for five years, three as reporter and two as business editor.

Technical Skills

Sound editing, photo editing, basic web design.

Foreign Language Skills

Light conversational French.

Computer Skills

Excel, SQL, Mac, Windows, HTML, multiple CMS systems, Google Fusion Tables.

Equipment

Laptop, audio recorder.

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