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Charles Bloomberg
Seattle, WA, USA
charlesbloomberg@gmail.com
(621) 799-5548
in/cbloomberg
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience in editing, research, and writing for major publications. Proven track record in investigative reporting and in-depth storytelling. Adept at using multimedia tools and analytics to drive reader engagement.
PROFESSIONAL Experience
Senior Investigative Journalist | Company A
January 2017 — Present, New York, NY, USA
• Spearheaded investigative journalism projects resulting in 10+ front-page stories, significantly increasing readership engagement by 20%.
• Developed a network of over 200 sources to produce exclusive reports on political corruption and corporate malfeasance utilizing advanced research methodologies.
• Managed a team of five junior journalists, providing mentorship and improving the productivity and quality of investigative pieces by 15%.
• Implemented data journalism techniques using Python and SQL to analyze large datasets, resulting in groundbreaking reports on social issues.
• Collaborated with multimedia editors to create engaging video content and interactive features that enhanced online reader experience by 25%.
• Developed a network of over 200 sources to produce exclusive reports on political corruption and corporate malfeasance utilizing advanced research methodologies.
• Managed a team of five junior journalists, providing mentorship and improving the productivity and quality of investigative pieces by 15%.
• Implemented data journalism techniques using Python and SQL to analyze large datasets, resulting in groundbreaking reports on social issues.
• Collaborated with multimedia editors to create engaging video content and interactive features that enhanced online reader experience by 25%.
Staff Writer | Company B
March 2013 — December 2016, Los Angeles, CA, USA
• Wrote and published over 300 articles on diverse topics including politics, environment, and technology, contributing to a 15% increase in digital subscriptions.
• Conducted in-depth interviews and produced investigative pieces leading to policy changes at state and local levels.
• Led a weekly column on technology trends, consistently receiving high reader engagement and shares on social media platforms.
• Utilized multimedia storytelling by integrating infographics and video clips to complement written articles, driving a 20% boost in pageviews.
• Conducted in-depth interviews and produced investigative pieces leading to policy changes at state and local levels.
• Led a weekly column on technology trends, consistently receiving high reader engagement and shares on social media platforms.
• Utilized multimedia storytelling by integrating infographics and video clips to complement written articles, driving a 20% boost in pageviews.
Reporter | Company C
January 2010 — February 2013, Austin, TX, USA
• Broke over 100 local news stories, rapidly delivering information through timely reporting and effective communication skills.
• Generated increased public awareness on community issues through comprehensive investigative reports and profiles.
• Coordinated with photographers and freelance writers to ensure balanced and visually appealing coverage.
• Generated increased public awareness on community issues through comprehensive investigative reports and profiles.
• Coordinated with photographers and freelance writers to ensure balanced and visually appealing coverage.
Junior Journalist | Company D
August 2007 — December 2009, Cleveland, OH, USA
• Researched and wrote up to 5 daily news articles, maintaining high editorial standards and meeting tight deadlines.
• Assisted senior journalists with background research, fact-checking, and editing, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Covered a wide range of topics from local government to human interest stories, developing versatile writing skills.
• Assisted senior journalists with background research, fact-checking, and editing, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Covered a wide range of topics from local government to human interest stories, developing versatile writing skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism | Northwestern University
June 2007
Expert-Level Skills
Investigative Journalism, Data Journalism, Research, Advanced Interview Skills, Digital Storytelling, Multimedia Content Creation, Editorial Leadership, Python, SQL, Social Media Engagement, Deadline Management, Effective Communication, Mentoring, Story Development, Analytical Thinking
