Charles Jurries ¡



Web site: Charlesjurries.wordpress.com

E-mail: Charles@whatsnewinnews.com
Twitter: @charlesjurries
Phone: 616.551.9809
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ý 2008²present, B.A. Journalism, Grand Valley State University (expected graduation date: 12/2010).
ý 2008²present, B.A. Communications, Grand Valley State University (expected graduation date: 12/2010).
ý 2005-2008, Associate of Arts, Grand Rapids Community College (completed).

„ositions Hel
ý 2009-Jan. to July, Web Help | ¯




  
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Develop special projects, coordinate online ads for placement

ý 2008-present, co-host / co-founder | +


A weekly podcast talking about media issues affecting journalism. Duties include drafting list of topics for
discussion, helping to manage/maintain web site (whatsnewinnews.com).

ý 2007-2008, Web Design Editor / Staff Writer | ¯






Developed web site, created content, created/placed ads, maintained online division. Job of ³Web Design
Editor´ created to accommodate work done. Staff writing job included covering faculty and staff issues and
concerns, including contract negotiations.

ý 2003²present, Cook / Waiter | 




Cook, grill, prep, and taking orders, working high-pressure job solo and with small teams.
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Ànternships
Radio News Intern, WGVU News, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Winter 2010)
News / Web Intern, WOOD-TV8, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Fall 2008.)

˜ ar s
ý Michigan Press Association, Deadline Story, ³Faculty Contract Finally Reached,´ Third Place, Division III, 2008.
ý Michigan Community College Press Association, Online Publication, First Place, 2008.
ý Michigan Press Association, Best Online Newspaper, First Place, Division III, 2008.
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„rofessional Organizations
ý ³The Collegiate,´ student-run newspaper at Grand Rapids Community College.
ý ³Grand Valley Lanthorn,´ student-run newspaper at Grand Valley State University
ý WOOD-TV 8, Grand Rapids, Mich. (intern, Fall, 2008)
ý WGVU News, Grand Rapids, Mich. (intern, Winter 2010)

„ublications
ý ³The Collegiate,´ writer, 2007-2008. (Including six front page stories.)

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