Margaret De1esus

MargaretDeJesus88gmail.com http://linkd.in/DeJesus

OB1ECTIVE Seeking a position in Journalism or Public Relations Iield to utilize my writing,
editing and communication skills to make a positive impact on the media industry.

EXPERIENCE IAC/InterActiveCorp New York, NY
Corporate Communications Intern Jan. 2011-Present
O %rack news about IAC`s businesses and compile media clip reports Ior the year-end Business
Coverage Overview as well as Ior ongoing analysis and internal communication.
O ather inIormation and background needed Ior speech requests.
O rite Ieature articles highlighting brand announcements and consumer coverage.
O Assist with administrative tasks such as maintaining press lists, quarterly earnings reports,
researching technology conIerences Ior speaking opportunities and managing incoming calls.

Blueshirt Bulletin New York, NY
$taff Writer Jan. 2011-Present
O Contribute player analysis Ior the monthly print publication dedicated to covering the New York
Rangers.
O rite pre-game articles, scouting reports and weekly columns Ior the website and promote on %witter
and Facebook.

US Open Tennis Championship New York, NY
uest $ervices Summer 2011, 2010
O uided over 25,000 guests at Arthur Ashe Stadium on a daily basis answering questions, responding
to emergencies and meeting their needs to ensure their enjoyment and saIety.

The Fischler Report New York, NY
oston ruins correspondent/ Assistant Editor Jan. 2010-Oct. 2010
O rote analysis oI Bruins` games published in hockey broadcaster Stan Fischler`s weekly NHL
newsletter and edited other staII members` articles beIore publication.
O Interviewed NHL players, agents and PR personnel eIIectively Ior Ieature proIiles.

Staten Island Advance Staten Island, NY
Full Time Reporter/ Internship May-July 2008, 2009
O rote Ieature stories Ior the Shores section, city news articles and obituaries.
O Captured photographs oI local events Ior the website and contributed story ideas.

The Daily Free Press Boston, MA
City Assignment Editor/Contributing Writer Sept. 2006-April 2007
O Contributed pertinent story ideas daily Ior various departments and assigned stories.
O rote articles Ior the music, Ieature, opinion and city section, with one concerning the crisis in
DarIur credited in the oston Herald.

EDUCATION Boston University College of Communication Boston, MA
Bachelor oI Science in Journalism May 2010
Liberal Arts Concentration in History Magna Cum Laude
PA: 3.53
SKILLS
O MicrosoIt OIIice, Outlook, AP Style, Cision, Factiva, social media channels. Familiar with Adobe
Illustrator.