ZACH BERGSON (631) 759-0593 / zach.bergson@gmail.com / https://zachbergson.contently.

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EDUCATION University of Michigan B.A. in Public Policy anticipated May 2013 Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Current GPA: 3.589 EXPERIENCE The Michigan Daily Ann Arbor, MI Deputy Magazine Editor Sept 2012-Dec 2012 20+ hour per week position co-editing the Daily's weekly investigative news magazine. Assigned and edited feature stories about the University and the city of Ann Arbor. Editorial liaison to the Daily's Business Department and the Student Board of Publications. Oversaw data-intensive investigations into topics like voter redistricting and Ann Arbor housing. Online Editor Jan 2012-Sept 2012 40+ hour per week position producing videos, slideshows and infographics for Michigandaily.com. Managed a team of 10 videographers, writers and web developers. Led a team of designers and developers to create The Block M, a sports-focused website for the Daily. Created a new citizen journalism tool called #Michlinks that fostered community engagement with the Dailys readership. #Michlinks was featured on the blog College Media Matters. Ann Arbor, MI

Managing Design Editor Jan 2011-Dec 2011 40 + hour per week position leading a staff of 10 layout designers. In charge of layout for front page, sports and entertainment sections, as well as the weekly magazine. Received a first place award for Special Topics Design in the College News Design Contest hosted by the Missouri School of Journalism. The Hill Newspaper Washington, D.C. Capital Living Intern May 2012-Aug 2012 40+ hour work week researching, fact-checking and writing for The Hills Capital Living section. Authored over 30 stories and conducted an investigative report about commemorative legislation in Congress. Assisted in the management of photo shoots for The Hills 50 Most Beautiful People Issue, which received over four million hits online. Interviewed Congressman, Senators and lobbyists on a regular basis.

Gotham Gazette New York, New York News Intern May 2011-Aug 2011 35 + hour work week reporting on New York City and State politics and policy. Managed Twitter and Facebook feeds to expand online readership. Researched and compiled campaign contribution data for upcoming mayoral and city council elections in 2013. Skills Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, HTML, CSS, Final Cut Pro