Margaret DeJesus

http://linkd.in/DeJesus MargaretDeJesus88@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To work in the media industry as a public relations professional, building on my Communications education and experience as a journalist in the digital age. IAC/InterActiveCorp New York, NY Corporate Communications Intern Jan. 2011-Dec. Tracked news about IACs businesses and compiled press clippings for year-end Business Coverage Overview as well as for ongoing analysis and internal communication. Researched information including reporter beats and the NY Technology scene for speaking opportunities. Wrote strategic articles highlighting brand announcements and consumer coverage for companywide intranet. Assisted with administrative tasks such as maintaining press lists, quarterly earnings reports and directing incoming calls. Blueshirt Bulletin New York, NY Staff Writer Jan. 2011-Present Write pre-game articles, scouting reports and weekly column for the website dedicated to covering the New York Rangers while promoting on Twitter and Facebook. US Open Tennis Championship New York, NY Guest Services Summer 2011, 2010 Guided over 25,000 guests at Arthur Ashe Stadium on a daily basis answering questions, responding to emergencies and meeting their needs to ensure their enjoyment and safety. The Fischler Report New York, NY Boston Bruins correspondent/ Assistant Editor Jan. 2010-Oct. 2010 Wrote analysis of Bruins games published in hockey broadcaster Stan Fischlers weekly NHL newsletter and edited other staff members articles before publication. Interviewed NHL players, agents and PR personnel effectively for feature profiles. Staten Island Advance Staten Island, NY Full Time Reporter/ Internship May-July 2008, 2009 Wrote feature stories for the Shores section, city news articles and obituaries. Captured photographs of local events for the website and contributed story ideas. The Daily Free Press Boston, MA City Assignment Editor/Contributing Writer Sept. 2006-Nov. 2007 Contributed pertinent story ideas daily and assigned articles for BUs independent student newspaper. Wrote articles for the music, feature, opinion and city section, with one concerning the crisis in Darfur credited in the Boston Herald in April 2007. Boston University College of Communication Bachelor of Science in Journalism Magna Cum Laude Boston, MA May 2010 GPA: 3.53

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

SKILLS

Analyzed campaign data and interviewed legislators on their expenditures on sports tickets for Journalism Research course. Article published in the MetroWest Daily News June 2009.
Microsoft Office, Outlook, AP Style, Cision, Factiva, social media channels, point and shoot camera. Familiar with Adobe Illustrator.