Writer

PROFILE

Journalist and public relations professional with proven written and oral communication skills developed during more than two decades of experience and complemented by a degree earned in 2001 in Media Studies. Solid background in print media, radio and Television.

Achievements include:

Writer / Editor of numerous published articles

Broadcast Journalist / Anchor

Recipient of Associated Press awards

Radio Bureau Chief

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMMUNICATION

Director of Public Information
    Coordinated a month-long, statewide energy conservation project.
    Wrote six related articles and edited eighteen others published in daily and weekly newspapers in Maine.
    Promoted the project through numerous news releases and public service announcements.
    Produced a two-hour television program aired on Maine Public Television outlets.

JOURNALISM

Reporter, TV and Radio
   Provided general assignment coverage for two decades under deadline pressure
   for television and radio stations in southern Maine on breaking news stories,
   courts, police and fire departments, local governments and the state house,
   as well as activities of local boards and committees, politicians and the general public.
   Produced features, edited stringer/freelance copy and wire service reports.
   Recipient of Associated Press awards for breaking news and series on domestic abuse.

Bureau Chief
   Opened and operated bureau for a statewide radio news and information network.

ADDITIONAL MEDIA EXPERIENCE

Casco Bay Weekly, (May 2001) Feature article on personal experiences as a substitute teacher.
Maine Public Radio, Maine Things Considered (September, 2000) Community disaster planning.
WMPG, Portland Radio Theater (2001) Scripted and directed two of my own short stories.

RELATED WORK HISTORY

SAD #6, Bar Mills, ME, Substitute Teacher/Tutor 1999 - 2005
WCSH-TV, WYNZ RADIO, Portland ME, Reporter 1972 - 1993
OFFICE OF ENERGY RESOURCES, Augusta, ME, Director of Public Information 1982
MAINE INFORMATION RADIO NETWORK, Portland, ME, Bureau Chief 1980 - 1981

COMPUTER SKILLS

Web page design: www.jackcurran.net
Operating systems: Windows XP, 98, 95
Software: WordPerfect Office, Microsoft Office, Netscape, Internet Explorer

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Media Studies, Magna Cum Laude,
University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME, 2001

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Contact Information
    jack@jackcurran.net

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This page was last updated on May 22, 2006.