Cameron Vigliotta: Editorial Intern in Portland, OR

Wrote and produced stories for multiple platforms, including internet and print. Pitched 1-2 pieces per week for the newspaper’s Arts and Culture section. Covered the outdoors, food, music, cannabis, and the performing arts in the city of Portland and beyond. Organized material, determined areas of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards. Aided editors, reports, writers, and upper-level media personnel in fact-checking, proofreading, and reporting efforts to ensure weekly editions were published with care.

Covered sports and athletics in the Pacific Northwest alongside a dedicated team of professional and passionate writers. Worked with editors, fellow reporters, and other media personnel to produce stories for a national audience. Researched and interviewed public figures, athletes, and Portland residents to find memorable stories worth sharing. Searched public records, online databases, and other sources of information to gather purposeful content that reflected publishing requirements and project goals.

Produced clear, concise and grammatically correct copy for small and medium-sized businesses in the Portland metro area. Worked alongside marketing consultants, editors, web developers, and marketing directors to create copy tailored toward client-based goals. Drove the creation of original concepts that resulted in effective and compelling communication. Utilized web markup language and search engine optimization to create a consistent brand voice for clients in financial, real estate, cannabis, labor, and service industries.