Professional Experience
Concentrating on music and travel in my freelance career, I have covered the cigar industry in Honduras; driven across Ireland in search of folk music; and interviewed a wide array of bands, from heavy hitters such as the Pogues and Phish to up-and-comers like the Heavy Pets. I also write about state and national politics as the Florida reporter for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. You can reach me at dansweeney1976@yahoo.com.
Expertise
Editor
12 Years
Reporter
16 Years
Writer
16 Years
Specialty
Politics
6 Years
Travel
3 Years
Music
11 Years
Industries
Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
1 Year
Newspaper - Local/Regional
12 Years
Magazine - Local/Regional magazines
6 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
14 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Biltmore Magazine (1-2), South Florida Sun-Sentinel (10+), American Airlines Publications (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Harvest Moon Publications (1-2), All Trade Consultants, Ltd. (1-2)
Other Work History
I am currently the Florida reporter for the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the daily newspaper based in Fort Lauderdale. Previously, I was the associate editor at the alternative weekly City Link Magazine (2003-2011) and the calendar editor of the alternative weekly New Times Broward Palm/Beach (2000-2003).
Technical Skills
Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
Foreign Language Skills
some Spanish
Computer Skills
Completely literate on both Mac and PC, some html coding ability
Equipment
laptop, digital camera, digital recorder, yo-yo
References
Adam Pitluk, Editor of American Way Magazine, adam.pitluk@aapubs.com