Torey Van Oot

Brooklyn, NY USA

Professional Experience

I am a Brooklyn-based freelance reporter with a background in political journalism. Interests include campaigns, food policy and dogs.

Total Media Industry Experience

8 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Comstocks magazine (1-2), Mint.com blog (1-2), WAG magazine (3-5)

Other Work History

Political reporter at The Sacramento Bee, freelance contributor at The Washington Post's WhoRunsGov.com project, digital reporter/editorial assistant at The Las Vegas Sun, intern reporter at Roll Call newspaper, managing editor of NeonTommy.com and USC's Daily Trojan newspaper.

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, basic html

Equipment

Laptop, digital recorder, video and photo via iPhone 4s.

Awards

Center for California Studies Excellence in Blog Reporting