Writer

Posted on: 2006-03-13

K A T H R Y N M. L Y N C H 1232 N. Taylor Street•Arlington, Virginia 22201• PHONE 774.313.0872•E-MAIL [email protected] WORK EXPERIENCE 7/05-Present International Foundation for Election Systems, Washington D.C. Writer Write content for publications, pitch program managers to media outlets, and produce internal videos for international non-profit that specializes in election management and democracy building in post-conflict democratic societies. 4/05- 7/05 The Washington Post, Washington, D.C. Editorial Aide Collaborated with Montgomery County Extra Editor conducting pre-interviews, gathering entertainment and community news, selecting weekly “Top Picks,” thorough copy editing, writing briefs and feature stories. 5/04-4/05 CNN, Washington, D.C. News Assistant Work involved producing elements for CNN domestic and international packages, field producing, booking and conducting interviews, selecting pertinent sound and video, live programming control room experience including floor directing, teleprompting and assisting with live shots during breaking news. Familiarity with MediaSource, MIRA and LexisNexis research tools. 11/04-2/05 CNN, Washington, D.C. Production Assistant for CNN Overall Network Pool Represented network pool (ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and FOX) for the 2005 Presidential Inauguration. Managed all press credentials, functioned as the Pool liaison with the United States Capitol Police and United States Secret Service for contractor deliveries, attended press briefings, and researched cable subscribers, 8/04 -Present Current Newspapers, Washington, D.C. Contributing Writer Write for weekly Washington metro area newspaper publication. Article topics include social and environmental issues. EDUCATION Loyola College in Maryland, Baltimore, MD. Bachelor of Arts degree, May 2004 Double Political Science and Writing major with German minor. Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium. Junior year study abroad program. August 2002- August 2003. SKILLS iNews, CCI, Lotus Notes, Merlin, Lexis-Nexis, MediaSource, Microsoft Office, experience with Toastmasters International.