Kate Newton
Los Angeles, CA
e: katenewton18@gmail.com | c: (928) 255-8959 | w: katenewton.me
Skills
Computer: Proficiency in MS Office, Google Apps, Adobe (Photoshop and InDesign) and Wordpress Misc.: AP Style, copy editing, media editing, social media management, page design and photography
Experience
• The Tasting Panel & The SOMM Journal, Los Angeles, California August 2017–Present
I currently edit all print content for our flagship publications, both focused on the restaurant and wine/spirits industries, in addition to serving as a contributor for both magazines.
• Unified Newspaper Group, Madison, Wisconsin October 2015–April 2017
Community Reporter: Wrote features and news stories and served as photographer for four weekly papers, one monthly publication and a quarterly magazine; helped lead production through page designing and planning; contributed to editorial and hiring decisions.
• Isthmus, Madison, Wisconsin June 2015–July 2016
Freelance Writer/Contributor: Contributed stories to the features, news and music desks on topics including culinary trends, technology, health and local business.
• Ballotpedia, Madison, Wisconsin December 2014-June 2015
Office Operations Assistant: Supported development and editorial staff in day-to-day operations, researched donors and facilitated communication across teams and projects.
• Arizona Public Media Radio, Tucson, Arizona January-May 2014
Intern: Wrote and voiced radio news spots based in Tucson and Southern Arizona; reported, edited and voiced long-form feature stories.
• The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Arizona June-August 2013
Apprentice: Reported, wrote and edited arts-related features, including a special section cover story on up-and-coming local filmmakers.
• The Tucson Weekly, Tucson, Arizona January-May 2013
Intern: Contributed to the City Week section with short event listings and longer “Pick of the Week” features; reported and wrote weekly blog postings.
• The University of Arizona ASUA Safe Ride, Tucson, Arizona August 2011-May 2013 Supervisor: Led a team of drivers providing rides to students and faculty to areas around the UA campus; facilitated an efficient work environment relying strongly on close interaction with customers and fellow employees.
Education
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona May 2014
Cumulative GPA in Honors: 3.91 | GPA in Journalism Program: 4.0
Bachelor of Social Sciences and Behavioral Sciences in Journalism, Summa Cum Laude Minor in Film and Television Studies
Awards
• Wisconsin Newspaper Association: General Excellence (Oregon Observer) Feb. 2017
• William Hattich Professionalism in Journalism Award May 2014