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Brittany Ruess

Self-motivated multimedia journalist committed to teamwork and producing high quality journalism. EXPERIENCE
May 2012-August 2012 Intern, The Telegraph in Alton, Illinois Wrote general assignment stories which included daily news stories, business features, general news stories, profiles and features for the Accent section. Shadowed news reporter, Sanford Schmidt, while he reported on Madison County court cases.

Intern, St. Louis Magazine January 2013-May 2013 Wrote general assignment stories for culture, dining, health and entertainment blogs on stlmag.com. Wrote feature stories for print publications of St. Louis Magazine, St. Louis Family Magazine and At Home Magazine. Editor-in-Chief, The Journal June 2012-May 2013 Make final decisions on ethical situations and content in The Journal. Lead the editorial staff in problem solving issues. Communicate with readers (this includes administration, staff, faculty, students, the community, etc.) on content in The Journal and deal with any grievances. Edited every page of The Journal before it is sent to the printer. Focused on the staff s goals covering community news, producing an error-free newspaper, showcasing the best photography, etc. January 2012-May 2012 Managing Editor, The Journal Oversaw the operation of The Journal and continuously communicate with the editors to create an efficient and collaborative work environment. Layout and design editor for the front page of The Journal.

Lifestyle Editor, The Journal January 2011-December 2011 Designed the lifestyle section with an emphasis on photography and strong features. Edited lifestyle copy as well as motivated and managed staff writers. August 2011-May 2013 Staff Photographer, The Journal Photographed for the news, lifestyle and sports sections. This lead to photographing theatrical plays, sporting events, environmental portraits and major events such as the welcome home parade for Iraq War veterans held in St. Louis in January 2012. Staff Writer, The Journal Wrote news, lifestyle and sports stories as well as opinion pieces. Pitched story ideas to the editorial staff. January 2010-December 2010

ACHIEVEMENTS
Missouri Collegiate Media Association (2011) Photojournalist of the Year (2011 & 2012) First place, feature writing (2011) Second place, sports photography (2011) First place, sports photography (2012) Second place, news photography (2012) Second place, front page design (2012) Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference Missouris 2009 Female Scholar

Region 7 SPJ Mark of Excellence (2011-2013) First and third place, feature photography (2012-2013) Second place, feature photography (2011-2012) Second place, sports photography (2011-2012) Best of the Great Plains (2011) Finalist, Student Writer and Photographer of the Year Associated Collegiate Press, Best of the Midwest (2011-2012) First place, news photography Second place, feature writing Second place, multimedia package

EDUCATION
B.A. in Journalism at Webster University Graduated May 2013 WebsterLEADS certificate

SKILLS

Microsoft Word Adobe CS5 InDesign Photoshop

Nikon D300 Social Media WordPress