Mark Wasson
Richfield
Summary
Creative News Reporter committed to finding accurate and dynamic news stories. Ready to bring investigative accuracy and depth to an organization using various forms of media to communicate with the public.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Minnesota Capitol Correspondent
Forum Communications
12.2023 - Current
- Increased audience engagement by producing timely and relevant news stories.
- Enhanced news coverage quality through thorough research and factchecking.
- Collaborated with editors to refine articles for clarity, accuracy, and overall impact.
- Utilized social media channels to promote content and interact with readers directly, increasing brand visibility.
Public Safety Reporter
Post Bulletin
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Cultivated strong network of sources for stories.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Covered criminal court cases for an 8 county area.
- Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for news stories.
- Researched and wrote daily news reports.
Reporter
Southwest News Media
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Covered Carver and Scott County court cases and created a database to track cases.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
Public Safety Reporter
West Central Tribune And Forum Communications
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events.
- Wrote multiple stories involving cold cases in region.
- Covered public safety issues in west central Minnesota.
News Reporter
Mille Lacs Messenger
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Print Journalism, Political Science
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNAssociate of Arts -
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Video editing
- Legal Understanding
- Source Development
- Research
- Open Source Intelligence
- News Reporting
- Associated Press (AP) Style
- Fact-checking
- Breaking News Coverage
- Investigative reporting
- Social Media Engagement
Timeline
Minnesota Capitol Correspondent
Forum Communications
12.2023 - Current
Public Safety Reporter
Post Bulletin
04.2022 - 12.2023
Reporter
Southwest News Media
01.2022 - 04.2022
Public Safety Reporter
West Central Tribune And Forum Communications
02.2020 - 01.2022
News Reporter
Mille Lacs Messenger
05.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Print Journalism, Political Science
St. Cloud State University
Associate of Arts -
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
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