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JENNA COLLEY

3903 Peterson Ave., Apt. 202 Phone: 512.567.1020

Austin, TX 78756 jennacolleyemail@

OBJECTIVE:

To utilize my journalism skills, research expertise, entrepreneurial spirit and positive attitude while exploring issues on the economic, public policy and cultural forefront to the benefit of an innovative organization with a global reach that prioritizes professional integrity and values the well-being of its employees and clients.

EXPERIENCE:

Managing Editor

, Jan. 2006-Present

’ Edit for content and clarity weekly briefings of top international news stories and in-depth commentary for subscription-based web site covering approximately 250 countries recognized by the United Nations.

General Assignment Reporter (Drew Silvern Memorial Internship, presented to one Stanford University student annually)

San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, CA. July - Oct. 2007

’ Wrote several high-profile front page stories including "Coming Home," a series chronically the journey of a mother mourning the death of her son, a bomb specialist killed in Iraq, from the time she received his casket until his military burial two weeks later.

’ Worked with various editors to cover a wide-range of topics including military affairs, homelessness and economic development.

’ Managed budget for a weeklong reporting trip spent covering a team of U.S. Army bomb experts in the Mojave Desert.

Government Reporter

Houston Business Journal, Houston, TX. Nov. 2000-July 2006.

’ Covered how government and legislative events on the local, state and national level effect the Houston economy.

’ Wrote a weekly insider's column on the cross-section between local government and business.

’ Discussed the week's top local stories on a Friday morning talk radio show.

’ Moderated a live debate between 2003 mayoral candidates on Fox News.

’ Profiled local business and political power brokers. Contributed to editorials. Filed daily breaking news on the company website.

Technology and Legal Affairs Reporter

Austin Business Journal, Austin, TX. Oct. 1998-Nov. 2000.

’ Mined local and federal court system for breaking news while also covering the boom and bust of the Austin high-tech industry. ’ Wrote feature stories on local ventures and profiled key players in Austin's business community.

INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Texas Architect Magazine

’ Reported on issues of importance within the architectural community for monthly publication.

’ Page layout and design, March 1997-Sept. 1997.

The Daily Texan

’ Reviewed film, music, theater and literature. 1994- 1998.

Texas Department of Agriculture

’ Used news judgment to compile daily news briefs from statewide and national newspapers for then Agriculture Commissioner Rick Perry.

’ Served as the primary writer for the Texas Family Land Heritage Registry, a chronicle of Texas farmers and ranchers. May 1996-Dec. 1996

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EDUCATION:

’ Stanford University, MA, Communication, June 2007 (Member, Stanford Alumni Association)

- Created a new media venture in collaboration with the MBA and computer science graduate programs.

’ University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Journalism, May 1998 (Member, Texas Execs Alumni Association)

AWARDS:

’ Lone Star Award, presented by the Houston Press Club (excellence in government reporting and feature writing)

’ Eagle Award, presented by American City Business Journals (overall excellence in reporting)

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