James D Samons

3381 south Crestview Dr, Columbia, MO 65203

Newspapers

Southeast Missourian Feb 2012 - Jan 2013
Se Live Editor
Feb 2012 - Jan 2013
Injury Recovery
Rockface Barband Nov 2006 - May 2011
Manager and Booking Agent
Southeast Missourian Mar 2004 - Jan 2009
General Assignment Reporter
Associated Press/Enps Jan 2004 - May 2008
Sports Stringer

Full Sail University 2010 - 2011
Southeast Missouri State University 2004 - 2008
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing, Journalism

Sports
Storytelling
Music
Newspaper
Advertising
Blogging
Social Media
Marketing Strategy
Adobe Creative Suite
Event Planning
Entertainment Management
Entertainment Journalism
Music Production
Problem Solving
Journalism
Online Journalism
Apple
Arts
Feature Articles
News Writing
Newspaper Design
Breaking News
Idea Generation
Theatre
Reviews
Fun
Interviewing Skills
Management
Editing
Copy Editing
Ap Style
Freelance Writing
Social Networking
Newspapers
Public Relations
Proofreading
Copywriting
Creative Writing
Social Media Marketing
Final Cut Pro
Video Editing
Broadcast
Video
Internal Communications
Photography
Indesign
Wordpress
Photojournalism
Editorial

Social Services
Children
Civil Rights and Social Action
Education
Environment
Science and Technology
Human Rights
Animal Welfare
Arts and Culture
Health

English

Freelance Music Management and Promotion
2006 to 2000
OFF! Magazine
Cape Girardeau, MO
2005 to 2009
Entertainment Journalist
OFF! Magazine
Cape Girardeau, MO
2005 to 2008
Reporter/ Section Editor
Sports Stringer, Associated Press
St. Louis, MO
2003 to 2007
Reporter

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
2009 to 2000
Music Business
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
2009
B.A. in Journalism

Mac and Windows proficient, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, AP writing style, iMovie, Garage Band, Quark