Bill Loellke

7740 Keswick Place ! St. Louis, MO 63119 ! Home: (314) 395-5404 ! Cell: (618) 535-5077 ! bloellke5@yahoo.com ! www.billloellke.com

Education
Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in Film Studies and Web Design

St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis, Missouri

May 2017

August 2013 - December 2013

Pursued PhD in Pharmacy. Left to pursue Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Media Experience
The Journal, Webster University

Lifestyle Editor for this nationally award winning student-run newspaper and website
Pitch, report, write and edit lifestyle-related stories for the print edition
Assign stories to reporters, address issues and make sure these stories come in on deadline
Establish contact between reporter and photographer

PLAYBACK:stl, St. Louis, Missouri

August 2014 March 2015

Hosted Behind the Screen, a cinema-based news radio show on this student-run radio station
Provided on-air commentary of current film news and trends

Pharmakon, St. Louis College of Pharmacy

May 2016 August 2016

Writing intern
Contributed online content for this LGBTQ-focused lifestyle magazine
Pitched, reported, wrote and edited LGBTQ-related stories, as well as stories concerning racial, bullying and religious issues
Reviewed and reported on theater in the St. Louis area, such as The Muny and That Uppity Theatre Company

The Galaxy Radio, Webster University

June 2016 Present

Contributing writer
Review mainstream and independent films for this online entertainment site

Vital VOICE Magazine, St. Louis Missouri

August 2014 - Present

August 2013 - December 2013

Reported, wrote and edited featured news stories for this student-run newspaper as staff writer
Specialized in stories related to freshman experience and freshman-exclusive events

Skills

Reporting, writing and editing copy

Editorial leadership

Final Cut Pro

Proficient in a wide variety of camera equipment

Work History
Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department, Jerseyville, Illinois

Manager at department-owned pool

May 2010-Present