Kate Gannon El Paso, TX 79902 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.borderzine.com Summary of Qualifications Multimedia digital content professional – educator, journalist, writer, editor and coach – embracing the latest technologies to engage and inform communities and build advanced storytelling skills. Proven leader in directing award-winning news coverage, growing digital traffic and developing staff skills in digital communications. Multimedia trainer familiar with a variety of software programs used in video editing, sound editing and photography. Expertise in editorial content management systems and a variety of publishing platforms. Experienced as a social media trainer for professional and community networking. MFA thesis work in screenwriting and literary non-fiction. Education Bachelors of Arts, Journalism, University of Texas at El Paso Master of Fine Arts, Bilingual Creative Writing, University of Texas at El Paso Employment University of Texas at El Paso Lecturer, Borderzine Digital Content Manager, Aug. 2014 – Present Teach courses for the Department of Communication in audio and video production, new media tools and social journalism. Coach students in the Borderzine applied magazine course on stories and multimedia for publication in Borderzine.com. Manage the Borderzine.com website as a showcase and competitive training tool for multicultural student journalists. Duties include aggregating, curating and creating content that supports Borderzine’s mission to promote diversity in news media. Digitalegre, El Paso Texas Digital Content Strategist, Jan. 2012 – Present Providing customized consulting, coaching, writing, editing and digital content management services to help businesses and organizations grow their brands through digital channels. Working with clients on digital media strategies and helping develop new media channels such as websites, social media, blogs, mobile and more.