Resume

¶ A career uncovering truths through journalism

Samuel C. Cholke

A: 1839 W. Huron St., Chicago, Ill., 60622
P: (815) 751-6517
E-MAIL

SUMMARY

‡ A versatile publication specialist with detailed knowledge of all editorial positions
‡ Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills which aid an ability to quickly learn new skills
‡ Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines and complete projects consistently on time

EXPERIENCE

Reporter

Hyde Park Herald and Lakefront Outlook
1435 E. Hyde Park Boulevard, Chicago, Ill., 60615, www.hpherald.com
September 2007 to present

Duties included:
‡ Reporting on political and University of Chicago issues
‡ Copy editing both weekly publications in a lead role
‡ Setting in-house grammatical style

Technical Editor

Daily Chronicle
1586 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, Ill., 60115, (815) 756-4841, www.daily-chronicle.com
September 2004 to August 2007

Duties included:
‡ Copy editing and writing headlines for all news sections
‡ Content management of news packages and multimedia on Web site
‡ Editing wire and Lee Springfield Bureau stories for news sections
‡ Toning and editing photos for all sections
‡ Page layout for news sections and weekly entertainment and health sections
‡ Dummying paper, determining paper size and balance between editorial content and advertising

Copy Editor and Reporter

Northern Star
Campus Life Building, suite 130, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill., 60115, (815) 753-0101
November 2002 to May 2004

Duties included:
‡ Copy editing and writing headlines for all news sections
‡ Writing stories and features for weekly entertainment section

ACTIVITIES

‡ Nonfiction editor for Towers, Northern Illinois University literary journal
‡ Curator for “Art in Newspapers” exhibit at Nehring Gallery in DeKalb, Ill.
‡ Coding HTML Web sites and managing online audio and video content for friends’ and colleagues’ Web sites

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts degree, May 2004
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill.

Major: English
Minor: Philosophy