Melissa Shoup

Write promotional social media announcements as needed, for national television station, as part of a comprehensive marketing campaign for hiring actors.

Managed and edited weekly blog posts from five-person team of reporters for daily publication. Wrote over 60 daily briefs, and graphic design and implementation of print and web versions of daily community briefs. Improved structural design of briefs and blog layout.

Updated four social media pages, including three Facebook pages (2-6,000 likes), and one Twitter account (510 followers). Screened calls for radio contests. Edited and uploaded morning show segments to website. Engaged listeners through Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and online segments.

Proofread, researched, and wrote articles and blogs. Developed knowledge of Country and Western lifestyles, music and movies. Engaged readers through publishing blog about classic Country and Western movie quotes.

Wrote press releases, briefs, and four features, including interview and feature with local singer. Developed press releases and features for events in a timely fashion.

Wrote and edited stories on local news, including identity theft, CSU’s drag show, and school leadership programs. Transcribed interviews.