Co-founder of Technically Philly
Greater Philadelphia Area
- Current
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- Co-founder at Technically Philly
- Past
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- Freelance journalist at Christopher Wink Writing, Editing & Multimedia
- Post-graduate Intern at Pennsylvania Legislative Correspondents' Association
- Editorial intern at Philadelphia Business Journal
- Opinion Editor at The Temple News
- Staff Writer at The Temple News
- Castmember at NBC
- City desk intern at Philadelphia Inquirer
- Research intern at The Committee of Seventy
- Education
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- Temple University
- Temple University-Japan
- University of Ghana
- Newton High School
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Christopher Wink’s Summary
I actively pursue freelance opportunities for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, businesses and other groups in need of experienced writers. I have experience with covering state government, urban politics, major metropolitan news and regional business developments, in addition to communities and university life. I hope to use this knowledge to write for a living, in varied forms and at diverse locales.
Christopher Wink’s Specialties:
Freelance writing, state government, urban politics, deadline writing, community coverage, breaking news
Christopher Wink’s Experience
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Co-founder
Technically Philly
(Writing and Editing industry)
February 2009 — Present (10 months)
I write, report and edit Technically Philly, an online news startup covering technology, science and innovation in the Philadelphia region.
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Freelance journalist
Christopher Wink Writing, Editing & Multimedia
(Newspapers industry)
September 2008 — February 2009 (6 months)
I pitch and write stories, edit copy and create multimedia for a variety of publications, companies and organizations.
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Post-graduate Intern
Pennsylvania Legislative Correspondents' Association
(Newspapers industry)
June 2008 — September 2008 (4 months)
I cover the Harrisburg, Pa. statehouse and the government of the sixth largest state in the country for five newspapers and a wire service on a rotating basis: the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Allentown Morning Call, the Harrisburg Patriot News, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Tribune Review and Capitol Wire.
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Editorial intern
Philadelphia Business Journal
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
December 2007 — May 2008 (6 months)
General assignment report, writing profiles of regional business leaders and news makers in various fields
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Opinion Editor
The Temple News
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
July 2007 — May 2008 (11 months)
Lead, develop and design the voice of The Temple News, its commentary, editorial and submissions, in addition to encouraing new young columnists and writers.
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Staff Writer
The Temple News
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
October 2004 — June 2007 (2 years 9 months)
Pitched, researched and wrote on deadline for an urban college newspaper serving the broad community of one of the largest, most diverse universities in the country, covering news directly affecting the university and its Philadelphia surroundings.
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Castmember
NBC
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GE; Broadcast Media industry)
August 2006 — December 2006 (5 months)
Castmember on the pilot season of an online-only reality show that chronicled the travel experiences of college students through video, photography and writing
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City desk intern
Philadelphia Inquirer
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Newspapers industry)
December 2005 — May 2006 (6 months)
General assignment reporter for metro section; covered courts, crime and breaking news for a major urban daily newspaper
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Research intern
The Committee of Seventy
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Political Organization industry)
September 2005 — February 2006 (6 months)
Researched policy, fact-checking, draft-writing, in addition to limited web design
Christopher Wink’s Education
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Temple University
BA , political science , 2004 — 2008
Completing an honors thesis on the Republican Party in local Philadelphia politics
- Activities and Societies:
- Temple University Honors Department; Temple University Political Science Department Honors; The Temple News, Cherry Crusade
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Temple University-Japan
2006 — 2006
Studied Asian politics during the Fall 2006 semester; lived in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo
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University of Ghana
2005 — 2005
Studied the West African aesthetic and regional history; lived in Accra, Ghana's capital city, during summer 2005
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Newton High School
2000 — 2004
Helped found the 'Cafeteria Clan Coalition'
- Activities and Societies:
- Varsity basketball, varsity soccer, Student Council
Additional Information
Christopher Wink’s Interests:
community stories, local politics, history, reading, Philadelphia, country music, basketball
Christopher Wink’s Groups:
The Temple News; Wired Journalists; Pi Sigma Phi, National Political Science Honor Society; Temple University Honors Department; Temple University Political Science Department Honors
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Temple University Alumni Group -
Alumni of The Temple News
Christopher Wink’s Honors:
UWire 100, most promising young journalists (May 2008); Temple University Class of 2008 Commencement Speaker (May 2008); Temple University's Diamond Award (May 2008) First Place, Collegiate Keystone Press Award for Personality Profile (April 2008); First Place, Collegiate Keystone Press Award for Spot News (April 2006); Ralph Vigoda Memorial Student Journalism Award (May 2006); Temple University's Diamond Award (May 2006); Scholar in Service to Pennsylvania, over 450 volunteer hours in one year (September 2006)
Christopher Wink’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- new ventures
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
