James Robinson

Apartment 34, 94 Brainerd Road, Allston Boston, MA 02134 Phone: 530-913-0844 E-Mail: robinson.jal@gmail.com

About me
I have nine years of experience in the media in several capacities. I've worked as a reporter, feature writer, freelance journalist, sub-editor, and managing editor. I've worked in public relations and communications research fields. My goal is to continue forging a path in news and investigative journalism and to establish myself as a leader in my field.

Education
Boston University, College of Communication M.S. (Journalism) 2010-2011 Master of Science in print journalism, with a focus on general assignment and investigative reporting. Victoria University B.A. (Honors) 2002-2005, 2007 Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Political Science. Completed a postgraduate Honors year, majoring in Media Studies.

Experience
Writing fellow, College of Communication Writing Center September, 2010 to present Assisting students with their assignments at all levels of the creative process, from sentence structure and basic grammar through to brainstorming and story planning. Editor, the Comment September, 2010 May, 2011 * Edited Boston University's College of Communication's annual postgraduate publication, alongside a faculty advisor. * Involved in all creative and managerial decisions. Analyst, MC McNamara Research (Wellington, New Zealand) April, 2009 to July, 2010 * Worked as a media analyst for MC McNamara Research, researching and writing public relations reports for a wide range of companies in both public and private sectors. * I coordinated research objectives with communications and marketing departments, communicating with clients to set benchmarks, strategies and goals for media performance. Researcher, Media Monitors (Wellington, New Zealand) September, 2008 to April 2009 Managed the database of media contacts, remained abreast of moves in the media industry, helped to facilitate the accurate flow of targeted information from companies through to relevant media outlets. Editor/Staff Writer, Salient (Wellington, New Zealand) April, 2004 to December, 2006 * For 2004, and most of 2005: provided intelligent and stimulating articles for Salient magazine on a weekly basis. * From the end of 2005: set a creative agenda and tone for the magazine each week as Managing Editor. Managed and employed a range of staff, worked with advertisers, responsible for the magazines financial management, as well as continuing to publish regular feature articles. * Before entering into paid employment at the magazine, volunteered as an arts reviewer in 2002 and 2003.

Freelance experience
2012: The Phoenix (Providence), Idealog, The New Zealand Listener (New Zealand) 2011: Boston Globe, Cambridge Chronicle, Patch.com (Watertown) 2011: Stuff.co.nz, Dominion Post, Your Weekend (New Zealand) 2010-2011: Sunday Star Times, FishHead Magazine (New Zealand) 2009-2011: Werewolf Magazine (New Zealand) 2007-2010: Lumiere Arts Reader (New Zealand) 2008: Soundproof Magazine (Canada) 2007: New Zealand Press Association (New Zealand) 2007: DNA Advertising Copywriter (New Zealand)

Skills
* Currently completing a Masters of Science majoring in Journalism, a professional capstone extending, and cementing my experience working in media fields in the past nine years. * Fully conversant in AP Style. * Extensive academic and professional use of Microsoft Office, including important computer assisted reporting tools such as Microsoft Access and Excel. * Multimedia savvy, experienced with Adobe Photoshop, Wordpress platforms, DSLR and JVC video and still cameras, Final Cut and Audacity editing software and Soundslides. * A strong awareness of social media tools and the channels journalists must be working in today to be successful.

Additional Awards and Internships

Intern at the New England Center for Investigative Reporting, Fall 2011-2012 Intern at the Cambridge Chronicle, Summer 2011 Boston University IF Stone Essay Competition winner, 2010 Intern at the New Zealand Listener, April 2007 Best Educational Series, ASPA Awards 2006 Best Feature Writer, ASPA Awards, 2004