Jill Blocker

Multimedia Journalist Social Media Manager Experience

KOMO News Reporter/Web Producer - October 2011 January 2013

jnblocker@gmail.com + 41 79 916 ## ## jillblocker.com

Write, produce original online news content in fast-paced newsroom Manage hyper-local news sites with balance of quality journalism, SEO, trends Manage and increase community engagement on social media platforms Track and dissect analytics for numerous community news sites Discuss web stories on KOMO Newsradio during live segments

Fisher Interactive Network Social Media Marketer - May 2011 October 2011 Bernard Law Office Social Media Manager - October 2010 July 2011 EatDrinkandBe.org News Director June 2009 October 2010 The Star Press Multi-Media Reporter - February 2009 April 2009 Investigate and produce breaking news stories for daily newspaper Co-star in, film and edit video for Web video series Create food safety news website - generate topics, create structure and layout Delegate stories to reporters using multiple Web aggregates and SEO tactics Manage content and social media platforms for site Train co-workers on social media practices, digital tools Increase web traffic by strategizing SEO tactics Manage professional online presence on social media platforms Run social media accounts for all Fisher brands, including KOMONews, STAR 101.5, 570 KVI Increase physical fan base by managing social presence during concerts, events

The Washington Post, Uwire.com Beat Reporter August 2008 December 2008 Research and produce stories targeted to youth voters for WashingtonPost.com Co-manage live online discussion feeds about 2008 U.S. Presidential Election

Education
Ball State University, Muncie, Ind. Graduated: 2009 Bachelor of Journalism, Minor in Political Science

Newport High School, Seattle, Wash. Graduated: 2005

Honors
SPJ National Finalist, Ball Bearings Online Feature Reporting Camp Chesterfield, May 2008 First Place National AEJMC Competition, Best Student Online Magazine, Ball Bearings Online, 2007 Deans List, May 2006-2009 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Scholarship, recipient 2008 National Society of Collegiate Scholars, March 2006-2009 Knight Valor Award, 2005, 100 + hours of community service

Special Skills
Adobe Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver Avid iNews, NewsCutter, AP Syle Fluent English, A1 German language HTML PC and MAC computer platforms Digital video camcorders Web content management systems SEO Google Analytics Social Media Platforms