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Margaret Waterman

mhw@bu.edu | margaretwaterman.com | 978.491.9255


EDUCATION
Boston University, Boston, MA
Expected: May 2015
Candidate for Bachelor of Science
Major: Journalism
Activities: The Daily Free Press, Society of Professional Journalists, London Study Abroad
EXPERIENCE
Boston University, Boston, MA, Public Relations Intern
Fall 2014-Present
Write press releases and media alerts on a wide range of topics; create media lists
Maintain verified, highly followed social media channels using Hootsuite
Facilitate broadcast and print interview opportunities for BU professors and faculty
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, New York, New York, Marketing Intern
Summer 2014
Copy-edited ratings reports and research papers
Updated department members on competitors activities and kept tabs on social media
Aided executives with press releases and media relations work
Bell Pottinger, London, United Kingdom, Public Relations Intern
2014
Made relevant media lists and determined target journalists and publications
Brainstormed for various types of client work and for new business pitches
Drafted social media calendars for clients

Spring

The Daily Free Press, Boston, MA, Campus News Editor


Spring 2013-Winter 2014
Oversaw
entirety
of
campus
news
section
and
managed
staff
writers
and associate editors

Edited and fact-checked more than 300 articles on tight deadlines and wrote blog posts
Live-tweeted campus events and scheduled social media posts
Additional work:
The Concord Journal (2013), Shawmut Design & Construction (2012-13)
HONORS & AWARDS
Boston University, Boston, MA
Deans Scholarship recipient
Concord-Carlisle Regional High School, Concord, MA
Named best overall Class of 2011 female graduate (John F. Donovan Flag Award)
D.A.R. Good Citizenship award recipient
INTERESTS
Skiing, travel, news, photography, blogging, film, food, field hockey
SKILLS

Press releases, media lists, media relations, AP style, writing, communication, social media,
Microsoft Office suite, research, event planning, Google analytics, blogs, networking

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