ANDREW SCOGGIN

6323 N. Magnolia Ave., Apt 1, Chicago, IL, 60660

269-362-4123
scoggin.andrew@gmail.com
andrewscoggin.com
EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism 2007 2011
Evanston, IL
B.S. in Journalism and Political Science
GPA: 3.676 graduated Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
The Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TX 04/2013 08/2014
Park Cities/North Dallas Editor, Neighborsgo
Reported and wrote daily in print and online, including spot news and enterprise, and edit weekly print section
Contributed to other sections such as Metro and Sports, and created video to pair with stories

Politically Inclined, Dallas, TX 12/2012 04/2013
Co-Editor
Wrote and edited analysis and commentary on U.S. politics oversaw website and social media

HousingWire Magazine, Plano, TX 10/2011 05/2012
Reporter
Covered real estate and mortgage finance industries stories ranged from pages-long features
to short Web posts reported on government agencies as well as financial institutions
The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, IN 06/2011 08/2011
Intern, News Reporter
Reported on topics including immigration, education and consumer protection
The Grand Rapids Press, Grand Rapids, MI 06/2010 08/2010
Intern, Online Reporter
Managed newspapers website, wrote breaking news stories and edited video

The Oregonian, Portland, OR 01/2010 03/2010
Intern, News Reporter
Covered crime and court proceedings, also worked as a copy editor

South Bend Tribune, South Bend, IN 06/2009 08/2009
Intern, Business Reporter
Reported on local industries, including recreational vehicles and hospitals

The Daily Northwestern, Evanston, IL 02/2009 12/2010
Sports Editor
Led coverage of Northwestern sports managed print and online content. wrote weekly
column Also served as campus news reporter and deputy editor in previous capacities
SKILLS
Adept at parsing through governmental structure and documentation, including budgets and ordinances, and covering public officials
Seasoned writer short and long-form storytelling, breaking news and enterprise stories on numerous topics
Well-acquainted with technology, such as Web production (WordPress), video production (Videolicious, Adobe Premiere Elements)
Experience with news photography (SLR, iPhone), social media (Twitter, Facebook), public records requests


REFERENCES

Keith Campbell, The Dallas Morning News
Interim Managing Editor
kcampbell@neighborsgo.com
214-977-2262

Jack Doppelt, Northwestern University
Professor, Medill School of Journalism
j-doppelt@northwestern.edu
847-491-3955

Bruce Tomaso, The Dallas Morning News
Assistant Metro Editor
btomaso@dallasnews.com
214-977-8213