Freelance Journalist at Morris Communications
Charlotte, North Carolina Area
- Current
-
- Freelance Journalist at Charlotte Magazine / Morris Communications
- Correspondent at Crossroads Charlotte
- Freelance Writer at University City Weekly
- Freelance Writer at Mountain Island Weekly
- Freelance Writer at Creative Loafing
- Volunteer at ProPublica
- Contributer at CLT Blog
- Freelance Writer at UNC Charlotte Magazine
- Owner at The Word Trade (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
-
- Copy writer for UNC Charlotte's Urban Institute at UNC Charlotte
- Freelance writer at QCityMetro
- Skirt! Setter at Skirt! Magazine
- Intern at Creative Loafing
- Freelance Writer at Eye and University City Magazine (The Charlotte Observer)
- Freelance Writer at The Mountain Island Monitor
- Guest Writer at Pet o' Mine Magazine
- Senior Staff Writer, Occassional Viewpoint Editor at The University Times
- Guest Writer at The Charlotte and Union County Weekly
- Ghost Writer at UNITS Magazine
- Book review writer at Reader Views
- Education
-
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Georgia State University
- Auburn University at Montgomery
- Recommended
-
4 people have recommended Rhiannon - Connections
-
119
connections
- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Websites
Rhiannon Bowman’s Summary
October 12, 2009
I am a freelance writer and sometimes photographer based in Charlotte, N.C. Currently, I write for several local media outlets on a variety of topics.
Meanwhile, I'm starting to stretch into the national market and have begun work on a non-fiction book with a make-you-laugh title.
It feels good to admit that I'm living my dream.
Best,
Rhi B.
Rhiannon Bowman’s Specialties:
Feature articles, news, opinion pieces, book reviews, blogging, newsletters, eBooks, editing, AP Style, social media, ghost writing and more.
Rhiannon Bowman’s Experience
-
Freelance Journalist
Charlotte Magazine / Morris Communications
(Privately Held; Newspapers industry)
November 2009 — Present (2 months)
I'm working on an article for Charlotte Magazine. It's currently slated for the February issue.
What's the story? You'll have to pick up a copy to find out! -
Correspondent
Crossroads Charlotte
(Writing and Editing industry)
August 2009 — Present (5 months)
I'm working with Crystal Dempsey's firm, From The Hip Communications, and a team of journalists and freelancers who tell the stories of people, groups and institutions on Crossroads Charlotte's blog. We are working to build social capital in Charlotte.
You can check out our work here: http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/bulletins/ -
Freelance Writer
University City Weekly
(Writing and Editing industry)
July 2009 — Present (6 months)
The University City Weekly is one of six papers produced by the Carolina Weekly Newspapers. (www.carolinaweeklynewspapers.com)
-
Freelance Writer
Mountain Island Weekly
(Writing and Editing industry)
June 2009 — Present (7 months)
The Mountain Island Weekly was once known as The Mountain Island Monitor. I freelanced for the Monitor from May 2008 until December 2008, after which the paper took a break from using freelancers thanks to a little corporate restructuring.
The paper, purchased by The Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group (http://www.carolinaweeklynewspapers.com/), is under new editorial leadership.
I'll begin freelancing for them again in July 2009. -
Freelance Writer
Creative Loafing
(Privately Held; Newspapers industry)
May 2009 — Present (8 months)
I started as an editorial intern in January 2009 and began freelancing with Creative Loafing the same week I graduated from UNC Charlotte. Currently, I take photos for the QCAfterdark blog, aggregate news and write short bits for several of the alternative weekly's blogs.
-
Volunteer
ProPublica
(Writing and Editing industry)
May 2009 — Present (8 months)
I am helping ProPublica watchdog stimulus projects in Mecklenburg County, NC.
Learn more here: http://www.propublica.org/ion/stimulus -
Contributer
CLT Blog
(Partnership; Online Media industry)
April 2009 — Present (9 months)
I'm one of the crew at CLTblog.com, looking for unique stories about the Queen City.
-
Freelance Writer
UNC Charlotte Magazine
(Writing and Editing industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)
Writing feature articles about successful and interesting UNC Charlotte alumnus. UNC Charlotte Magazine is a quarterly magazine published by the university's public relations department.
-
Owner
The Word Trade (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Writing and Editing industry)
January 2008 — Present (2 years )
We help small businesses use words wisely. Though I (technically) started the company in January 2008, we're hoping things will be in full swing by Fall 2009. Watch us evolve at http://thewordtrade.com
-
Copy writer for UNC Charlotte's Urban Institute
UNC Charlotte
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
October 2009 — December 2009 (3 months)
I’ve got a short-term, part-time contract to do some copy writing, create a little buzz and bust up geek-speak into bite-size chunks that have a little more flavor than’s customary for academia. Not sure where this project will lead, for now I’m just happy to be part of the team.
-
Freelance writer
QCityMetro
(Writing and Editing industry)
May 2009 — August 2009 (4 months)
I write short news stories and aggregate local, national and international news for QCityMetro.com. I used to manage their Twitter account (@Qcitymetro), but now it's automated. I'm happy to have helped them get their social media legs beneath them.
-
Skirt! Setter
Skirt! Magazine
(Privately Held; Writing and Editing industry)
July 2008 — July 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Note: I am not paid to blog for skirt! But, I was paid when they published my essay, Change of Plans: http://www.skirt.com/node/5244
-
Intern
Creative Loafing
(Privately Held; Newspapers industry)
December 2008 — May 2009 (6 months)
I'm learning a great deal, helping with social media, blogs, copy editing and even being offered a few writing opportunities.
-
Freelance Writer
Eye and University City Magazine (The Charlotte Observer)
(Public Company; MNI; Newspapers industry)
October 2008 — May 2009 (8 months)
Freelance writer for University City (UCity) Magazine. My first assignment, a feature, was the January '09 cover story.
-
Freelance Writer
The Mountain Island Monitor
(Writing and Editing industry)
May 2008 — January 2009 (9 months)
The Mountain Island Monitor is now The Mountain Island Weekly.
-
Guest Writer
Pet o' Mine Magazine
(Writing and Editing industry)
May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)
-
Senior Staff Writer, Occassional Viewpoint Editor
The University Times
(Writing and Editing industry)
July 2006 — August 2008 (2 years 2 months)
-
Guest Writer
The Charlotte and Union County Weekly
(Writing and Editing industry)
April 2008 — May 2008 (2 months)
-
Ghost Writer
UNITS Magazine
(Writing and Editing industry)
November 2007 — December 2007 (2 months)
I wrote this article on behalf of a local business man, not directly for the magazine.
-
Book review writer
Reader Views
(Writing and Editing industry)
December 2005 — August 2006 (9 months)
Note: I was not paid to write book reviews.
Rhiannon Bowman’s Education
-
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Communication Studies , Mass Media/ Journalism , 2006 — 2009
The University Times wrote a piece about me shortly before graduation. You can read it here: http://thewordtrade.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/utimes-42209.pdf
- Activities and Societies:
- Senior Staff Writer and Occasional Viewpoint Editor for The University Times; Member of the Non-Traditional Student Organization (NTSO); Member: Student Email Committee; Member: Earth Club; Adult Mentoring Program for Students (AMPS) as a mentor for incoming non-traditional students.
-
Georgia State University
Business , Risk Management and Insurance , 2002 — 2004
-
Auburn University at Montgomery
Business , Marketing and Economics , 1995 — 1998
- Activities and Societies:
- Manager, Collegiate Bookstore
Additional Information
Rhiannon Bowman’s Websites:
Rhiannon Bowman’s Interests:
Camping and hiking, Crafts (painting-- glass and canvas, crochet, collage), Traveling (anywhere), Reading (history, southern fiction, business related), Art (mostly modern), Music (I play classical music on the flute but listen to numerous genres)
Rhiannon Bowman’s Groups:
Student: Long Ridge Writer's Group; Member: Charlotte Writer's Club; Attendee: Hollis Gillespie's Shocking Real-Life Writing Academy; Attendee: North Carolina Press Association's 2008 Academy
-
UNC Charlotte Alumni -
Freelancers Union Group -
The Freelance Writers Connection -
Seth Godin's Triiibes.com -
Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation -
Women Writing for (a) Change -
Twittering -
skirt! scene -
Professional Bloggers -
White House
Rhiannon Bowman’s Honors:
UNC Charlotte: Outstanding Writer of the Year (2007-08); The University Times, Student Media Alumni Council (inducted in 2008); Dean’s List: Spring 2008, First and Second Summer Sessions 2008, Fall 2008; National Association of Women Business Owners Susan Z. Ainsworth Scholarship recipient (2008-09); Selected by Dean Nancy Gutierrez to participate in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' exclusive mentoring day. February 2009; Outstanding Journalism Graduate, the Communication Studies Department at UNC Charlotte. April 2009.
Rhiannon Bowman’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
