Ken Maguire

Washington, DC USA

Professional Experience

I've covered breaking news but really enjoy writing news features, especially the overlooked aspects and angles. I've worked in West Africa, covered the financial crisis in Greece (including a front-page NY Times story), and have extensive experience in the U.S.

Expertise

Writer
10 Years
Editor
5 Years
Reporter
15 Years

Specialty

Government
10 Years
Sports & Recreation
5 Years
International
5 Years

Industries


Magazine - Local/Regional magazines
3 Years
Online/new media
5 Years
Wire Service
9 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

18 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Globalpost.com (6-10), New York Times (3-5), Sports Illustrated (1-2)

Other Work History

I was a staff reporter for the Associated Press for seven years. Also worked full-time (temporary) for Agence France-Presse.

Foreign Language Skills

French

Showcase

General

Greek Basketball Adopted Son Ponders Goodbye
(New York Times 4/23/2013)
A story about a basketball player and a Greek community forever linked by a tragic accident 20 years ago.
A New Olympic Trial: Debt
(New York Times 1/28/2012)
Greece, birthplace of the Olympics, struggles to support its Olympic athletes ahead of the Summer Games in London. The financial crisis has gutted the sports budget.
How To Dress for a Protest? Greeks Are Experts
(Globalpost.com 10/21/2011)
'Among the items on the checklist are gas masks, swimming goggles, dust masks, a motorcycle helmet, and Maalox. Yes, Maalox.'