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Lloyd Alaban
693 Berryessa St.
Milpitas, California United States
Phone: 4087261332
Email: lloyd.b.alaban@gmail.com
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693 Berryessa St.
Milpitas, California United States
Phone: 4087261332
Email: lloyd.b.alaban@gmail.com
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Reporter, Print journalist
Resumes ID: 4075
Resumes Views: 26
Location: Milpitas, California, United States
Zip Code: 95035
Posted: 01.18.2021
Updated:
Job Type:
Job Category: Wire Services, Television, Online | New Media, Magazines, Public Relations | Marketing, Media Business Positions, Academia, Fellowships | Scholarship | Prizes, Publishing, Film, Advertising, Corporate Publications/Newsletters, Radio,
Objective
Award-winning freelance journalist seeking a print journalism job covering politics, government, and education. Skilled in WordPress, Audacity, and other CMSs. Strong media and communication professional with a master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication/Media Studies from San Jose State University. Highly proficient in print and long-form journalism.Education:
09.12.2007 - 06.10.2011
University of California, Santa Cruz
Sociology
Sociology
08.20.2015 - 05.25.2018
San Jose State University
Journalism and Mass Communications
Journalism and Mass Communications
Work Experience:
08.11.2020 - 11.11.2020
Journalist
News Break |
Write and edit articles for the News Break app focusing on politics, entertainment, local news, and tech. Edit other writers' articles for clarity and journalistic style.
News Break |
Write and edit articles for the News Break app focusing on politics, entertainment, local news, and tech. Edit other writers' articles for clarity and journalistic style.
11.14.2018 - 03.01.2021
Journalist
The Milpitas Beat |
Reporter and columnist for The Milpitas Beat, covering Milpitas City Hall, State Assembly, Board of Supervisors, local politics, local news and local businesses
The Milpitas Beat |
Reporter and columnist for The Milpitas Beat, covering Milpitas City Hall, State Assembly, Board of Supervisors, local politics, local news and local businesses
09.30.2018 - 09.30.2020
Technical writer
Cognizant |
Interact with client (Google) to code, draft and write content for Google Ads, Google Home, and Google Hardware. Use HTML knowledge to correct code in Google help center. Work with engineers, stakeholders, and content strategists to draft, edit, and post articles for customers.
Cognizant |
Interact with client (Google) to code, draft and write content for Google Ads, Google Home, and Google Hardware. Use HTML knowledge to correct code in Google help center. Work with engineers, stakeholders, and content strategists to draft, edit, and post articles for customers.
11.10.2018 - 11.30.2019
Journalist
San Jose Inside |
Write and edit articles for San Jose Inside. Articles cover San Jose City Hall, San Jose City Council, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, local politics, local news, local businesses, and local politicians in the South Bay.
San Jose Inside |
Write and edit articles for San Jose Inside. Articles cover San Jose City Hall, San Jose City Council, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, local politics, local news, local businesses, and local politicians in the South Bay.
04.02.2018 - 08.20.2018
Copywriter
Zooka Creative |
Write and edit content for Zooka’s clients, ranging from food brands to technology. Create exciting, compelling, and accurate copy for online brands to present on Walmart, Target, and Amazon.
Zooka Creative |
Write and edit content for Zooka’s clients, ranging from food brands to technology. Create exciting, compelling, and accurate copy for online brands to present on Walmart, Target, and Amazon.
08.25.2016 - 08.08.2018
Graduate Assistant
San Jose State University Department of Journalism and Mass Communications |
• Assist in the Journalism and Mass Communications department with TV studio productions at least once a month, information research for said productions, and participation in some on-camera school productions. • Provide monthly feedback on undergraduate journalism students’ stories with storytelling and video tips. • Searching relevant academic databases for literature related to sport and social issues. • Implementing a social media strategy using social media software for the Institute's Facebook to publish recent sports studies. • Assisting in the data analysis process of research studies. • Provide monthly feedback on undergraduate journalism students’ stories with storytelling and video tips.
San Jose State University Department of Journalism and Mass Communications |
• Assist in the Journalism and Mass Communications department with TV studio productions at least once a month, information research for said productions, and participation in some on-camera school productions. • Provide monthly feedback on undergraduate journalism students’ stories with storytelling and video tips. • Searching relevant academic databases for literature related to sport and social issues. • Implementing a social media strategy using social media software for the Institute's Facebook to publish recent sports studies. • Assisting in the data analysis process of research studies. • Provide monthly feedback on undergraduate journalism students’ stories with storytelling and video tips.
05.10.2016 - 08.10.2018
Editor-in-chief
Odyssey Online |
• Write one article weekly and edit at least seven articles weekly on topics such as race and social justice for Odyssey, a content creator-based website that publishes articles from writers and editors all across the country. • Develop a social media strategy for written content to optimize social media exposures on Facebook and Instagram. • Edit articles and give journalistic writing advice to a team of 10-15 writers.
Odyssey Online |
• Write one article weekly and edit at least seven articles weekly on topics such as race and social justice for Odyssey, a content creator-based website that publishes articles from writers and editors all across the country. • Develop a social media strategy for written content to optimize social media exposures on Facebook and Instagram. • Edit articles and give journalistic writing advice to a team of 10-15 writers.
10.02.2017 - 03.09.2018
Content Specialst
The Wink Initiative |
• Write clear marketing copy that meets brand objectives for clients such as Caviar, Lyft, and Honest. • Work closely with the marketing team to produce quality branded content. • Create blog posts using WordPress and embed sponsor links within the copy to create native content.
The Wink Initiative |
• Write clear marketing copy that meets brand objectives for clients such as Caviar, Lyft, and Honest. • Work closely with the marketing team to produce quality branded content. • Create blog posts using WordPress and embed sponsor links within the copy to create native content.
04.03.2017 - 09.29.2017
Editorial Intern
realtor.com |
• Pitch, edit, and write at least one story daily for the Realtor.com website, with a focus on unique homes, celebrity homes, and real estate advice. • Write video scripts and on-screen copy for realtor.com videos that focus on homeownership advice, as well as edit videos using the Adobe suite.
realtor.com |
• Pitch, edit, and write at least one story daily for the Realtor.com website, with a focus on unique homes, celebrity homes, and real estate advice. • Write video scripts and on-screen copy for realtor.com videos that focus on homeownership advice, as well as edit videos using the Adobe suite.
03.01.2021 -
Government and Politics Reporter
San Jose Spotlight |
Write, report and edit stories covering San Jose City Hall, including San Jose City Council.
San Jose Spotlight |
Write, report and edit stories covering San Jose City Hall, including San Jose City Council.
Total Years Experience:
11 yearsSkills:
Editing
Blogging
Online Journalism
Newsletters
AP Stylebook
Blog
News Writing
Broadcasting
Broadcast Television
Broadcast Journalism
WordPress
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Photoshop
Wix
Blogger
Desired Salary:
$50,000.00Occupations:
Audio Editor, Blogger, Book Editor, Bureau Chief/Deputy Bureau Chief, Camera, Audio Sound, Chyron Operator, Columnist, Copy Editor/Copy Desk Chief, Copy Writer, Communications Director/Head of Communications, Correspondent, Digital Content Producer/Editor, Editor General, Editor -Assignment, Assistant Editor/Sub Editor, Editor-Business Editor, Editor-Features, Editor-Government Editor, Editor-Lifestyle Editor, Editor-News, Editor-Projects Editor, Editor-Senior Editor (AME, Executive, Managing), Editor-Sports Editor, Editor-Translation, Editorial Supervisor, Editorial Writer, Editorial/News Assistant, Freelance Writer, Marketing Specialist/Marketing Assistant, Media Director, Multimedia Specialist/Multimedia Digital Journalist, News Director, Pressman/Composing, Producer-Assistant/Associate, Producer/Field, Production Assistant, Professor/Instructor/Teacher, Programmer/Progaming Executive, Project Manager, Public Relations Specialist, Publisher, Reporter-Business, Reporter-Crime, Reporter-Digital, Reporter-Education, Reporter-Fashion, Reporter-Feature Writer, Reporter-General, Reporter-Government Reporter, Reporter-Health, Reporter-Investigative, Reporter-Music/Entertainment, Reporter-News, Reporter-Restaurant Food, Reporter-Travel, Reporter-Transportation, Reporter/Sports, Reporter/Technology, Researcher/News Research, Scheduler, Social Media Evangelist/Community Manager, Social Media Content Editor, Social Media Manager, Technical Writer, Video Journalist/Videographer, Web Producer, Web Writer, Webmaster/Online Editor, Writer-
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