Naureen Khan

Work Experience

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Education Honors

Politics Staff Writer, National Journal, January 2012 present Breaking news and writing distinctive analysis for National Journals revamped Politics channel, with an eye towards ramping up web-traffic Leading a joint National Journal/CNBC project that seeks to identify and profile 100 innovators outside the Beltway who are making exemplary inroads into solving the nations most pressing policy problems Managing National Journals Insiders Poll, which takes the pulse of 300 Washington strategists on the news of the day Campaign/Politics Reporter, CBS News/National Journal, September 2011 December 2012 One of six reporters chosen to be a part of the National Journal CBS News partnership for presidential campaign coverage; on-the-road with all eight GOP presidential candidates Served as a television producer and one-man band for CBS, crisscrossing the country with camera in tow, shooting and editing network-quality footage that was featured prominently on CBS Evening News, Face the Nation, 60 Minutes and CBS This Morning; provided editorial guidance for CBS and NJ campaign teams Wrote spot news, analysis and enterprise under tight deadline pressure and logistical duress; stories appeared both in National Journal and CBSnews.com Covered everything campaign 2012-related, from the Etch-a-Sketch flap to how changing demographics upended the traditional electoral map Cultivated relationships with aides and advisers from multiple campaigns Staff Reporter, National Journal, August 2010 September 2011 Supplied all National Journal platformsNational Journal Daily, National Journal Magazine and the website with the People column, focusing on the power players, personalities and characters that make Washington tick Became well acquainted with Hill aides, strategists, consultants and others in the capitals apparatus Staff Writer, Metro Desk, The Austin American-Statesman, June 2010 - August 2010 Covered breaking news and produced enterprise and feature pieces; trained in cops and court reporting Highlights included writing on the great koi fish theft of summer 2010, the citys new defensive cycling program and the intrigue at the Texas Libertarian Convention, featuring Kinky Friedman Staff Writer, Metro Desk, The Raleigh News & Observer, June 2009 - August 2009 Wrote 40 stories over 10 weeks, covering breaking news items and writing features, analysis, and enterprise pieces Highlights included reporting on the fallout of the scandal embroiling ex-Gov. Mike Easley, a deadly explosion at a nearby factory and the ensuing investigation, and many local brouhahas over city ordinances Reporter/Editor, The Chronicle at Duke University, August 2009 - April 2010 Accrued over 100 bylines as a student journalist at Dukes independent daily newspaper Spearheaded coverage of the 2008 elections as North Carolina emerged as a swing state Covered the continuing aftermath of the lacrosse scandal as well as local politics and culture

Duke University, Durham, NC B.A. in English; Certificate: Policy Journalism & Media Studies; Minor: Political Science Graduated cum laude May 2010; GPA: 3.755/4.0 Plano East Senior High School, Plano, TX, Class of 2006

Deans List with Distinction, Fall 2006, Fall 2008; Deans List, Fall 2007, Spring 2009, Spring 2010 Recipient of the 2010 Matthew A. Sclafani Memorial Award, given annually to a member of the staff who embodies the journalistic excellence and personal integrity of the former editor Received special recognition for magazine piece submitted for the 2010 Melcher Family Award for Excellence in Journalism, an award given annually to a Duke University undergraduate Skills: social media savvy, comfortable in multiple blogging/Web-publishing platforms, proficient with FinalCut pro