Samantha Ogletree
Jacksonville
Summary
Adaptable reporter with effective communication and relationship building. Experienced in engaging with diverse community members and known for strong commitment to accuracy and ethical reporting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter
Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Jacksonville, IL
05.2014 - Current
- Conducted in-depth interviews to gather accurate information for feature stories.
- Developed compelling narratives that engaged readers and elevated local issues.
- Engaged with community members to develop relationships that support trust.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Participated in community events as a representative of the publication, fostering positive relationships between the news outlet and its audience members.
- Addressed sensitive topics professionally while adhering to ethical standards.
- Established credibility with sources by building strong relationships.
- Adapted writing style for various formats including print and online publications.
- Maintained ethical journalism standards, ensuring fairness and objectivity in all reports.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
Editor
Daily Eastern News
Charleston, IL
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Learned foundational reporting and editing skills through college newspaper work.
- Provided mentorship to new reporters to support journalism program operations at Eastern Illinois University.
- Reviewed and allocated news articles to reporters to ensure appropriate assignment.
- Guided fellow students in developing newsgathering, editing, and interview skills to strengthen reporting execution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2013
High School Diploma -
Cahokia High School
Cahokia, Il05-2010
Skills
- Interviewing
- Information gathering
- Fact-checking
- On-scene reporting
- Copywriting
- Content management
- Information research
- Deadline adherence
- Relationship building
- Public and media relations
- Effective communication
- Staff collaboration
- Customer support
Timeline
Reporter
Jacksonville Journal-Courier
05.2014 - Current
Editor
Daily Eastern News
08.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Eastern Illinois University
High School Diploma -
Cahokia High School