Web Content Administrator at Michigan Radio/NPR
Greater Detroit Area
- Current
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- Web Content Administrator at Michigan Radio
- Creator/Administrator at Supraterranean.com
- Past
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- Eco-Friendly Intern at Ingenex Digital Marketing
- Editorial Intern, Traverse Magazine at Prism Publishing, Inc.
- Contributing Writer for NOISE at Gannett
- Editorial Intern/Contributing Writer at UR Chicago Magazine
- Communications Intern at The Nature Conservancy
- Education
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- Michigan State University
- Michigan State University
- Troy High School
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Nick Meador’s Summary
I recently finished the Masters of Journalism program at Michigan State University, during which I focused on online news production.
My professional interests are diverse, and include Internet publishing and creative writing, as well as journalistic coverage of music, culture, science, and environmental issues. I’m interested in devising new ways for people to find information, interact, and share using the web.
During my graduate program, I started and edited the MusicEdge section on SpartanEdge.com. I also wrote for two other student publications, and wrote a monthly music column for NOISE Magazine. I’ve completed three internships in the communication field, two of which were in journalism. Consequently I have extensive experience with writing, reporting, and editing. I can create and edit content using text, photos, video and audio. I’m able to install and maintain WordPress blogs and HTML-based web sites.
Last summer I developed a web site called Supraterranean.com. The site was imagined as an interactive literary magazine for writers, filmmakers, and artists to self-publish their creative work, including everything from fiction to short films to experimental multimedia. I currently handle all editing, art direction, and web design for the site.
In the fall I participated in the Eco-Friendly Internship at Ingenex Digital Marketing in Ann Arbor, MI. The skills I acquired at Ingenex can be put to use in online publishing and journalism. For example, search engine optimization is necessary to direct traffic to a web site.
I frequently use many social media sites and Web 2.0 tools like Facebook and Twitter. I am experienced with Adobe Creative Suite 3, including Dreamweaver, Photoshop and InDesign. I’m comfortable with Mac applications for editing audio (GarageBand) and video (iMovie), and I have even more experience with Windows. I am fluent with Microsoft Office. In general I’m willing and able to rapidly learn new software and Internet tools.
Nick Meador’s Specialties:
print and online publishing; blog installation and maintenance; HTML- and CSS-based web development; editing text, photo, audio, and video; Adobe Creative Suite 3 (InDesign, Dreamweaver, Photoshop); Mac applications (iMovie, GarageBand); reporting, researching, interviewing; graphic design; digital marketing; search engine optimization (SEO)
Nick Meador’s Experience
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Web Content Administrator
Michigan Radio
(Online Media industry)
March 2009 — Present (9 months)
I manage the website and social media projects, including Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. I coordinate with programming, newsroom, marketing, and web programmers to ensure an effective online presence. Currently we're focusing on creating micro-sites for specific topics: http://generationymichigan.org, http://michiganradiopictureproject.org, http://facingthemortgagecrisis.org
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Creator/Administrator
Supraterranean.com
(Online Media industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Supraterranean.com is an open-access interactive web community for writers, filmmakers, and artists to self-publish their creative work, including fiction, nonfiction, essays, poetry, short films, photography, art, and multimedia. I currently handle all editing, art direction, and web design for the site.
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Eco-Friendly Intern
Ingenex Digital Marketing
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
September 2008 — November 2008 (3 months)
I was one of five participants in the Eco-Friendly Internship at Ingenex Digital Marketing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I worked on skills such as search engine optimization (SEO), Google and Facebook keyword advertisements, branding, and social media utilization. I wrote on individual and group blogs with updates about my work. I also attended the weekly LA2M (Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing) meeting to discuss digital marketing topics.
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Editorial Intern, Traverse Magazine
Prism Publishing, Inc.
(Publishing industry)
May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)
Travel reporting for Destination section. Updating daily content on website.
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Contributing Writer for NOISE
Gannett
(Public Company; GCI; Media Production industry)
August 2006 — May 2008 (1 year 10 months)
Wrote a monthly column profiling five albums in relation to a specific theme. Wrote one cover article on pet fostering in the Lansing area.
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Editorial Intern/Contributing Writer
UR Chicago Magazine
(Writing and Editing industry)
September 2006 — September 2007 (1 year 1 month)
Wrote reviews, artist profiles, and features for print magazine and web newsletter. Helped with interviewing, fact checking, and proofreading.
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Communications Intern
The Nature Conservancy
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
July 2007 — August 2007 (2 months)
Contributed to newsletter and other publications, and helped with special events.
Nick Meador’s Education
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Michigan State University
MA Journalism , Publication Design, Online Publishing, Journ. Ethics, Media Law, Environmental Journ. , 2007 — 2008
I started and edited the MusicEdge section for SpartanEdge.com from January 2007 to May 2008.
- Activities and Societies:
- Spartanedge.com, The Big Green, EJ Magazine
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Michigan State University
BS Zoology , core sciences, Spanish, psychology, philosophy , 2001 — 2005
- Activities and Societies:
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Spartan Ski Club president
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Troy High School
College Prep, Science, Spanish 1997 — 2001
- Activities and Societies:
- Troy High Ski Club
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Nick Meador’s Interests:
writing, reading, music, skiing, disc golf, guitar
Nick Meador’s Groups:
Environmental Journalism Association
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Michigan State University - College of Natural Science -
Supraterranean -
Michigan Radio
Nick Meador’s Contact Settings
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