Freelance writer, editor
Greater Pittsburgh Area
- Current
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- Writer-editor at Monongahela Valley Hospital
- Freelance writer, editor at none
- President at National Society of Newspaper Columnists
- humor columnist at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Past
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- Columnist, web editor at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- copy editor at New Haven Register
- copy editor at Torrington (Conn.) Register-Citizen
- Copywriter at Charnas, Inc., advertising agency
- Education
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- Carnegie Mellon University
- Yale University
- Connections
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connections
- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Websites
Samantha Bennett’s Summary
I've been a writer and editor for newspapers most of my professional life, but since taking a buyout I'm looking for opportunities that utilize more of my skills and offer a brighter future than the newspaper business. I'm an award-winning humorist, I've cowritten a promotional book about Pittsburgh ("Pittsburgh: Smart City," available on Amazon.com), I've been well-received as a public speaker, have a background in theater and can comfortably read a teleprompter without putting viewers in a coma. My work has appeared in the Toronto Star, the Vancouver Sun, the Montreal Gazette and the Baltimore Sun. I have a smattering of TV and radio experience and would love to do more radio or voiceover work.
Samantha Bennett’s Specialties:
I am not afraid of public speaking and have completed a course in voiceover acting. My recent columns at post-gazette.com feature audio versions. I can even sing, though not in a way Simon Cowell would approve of.
Samantha Bennett’s Experience
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Writer-editor
Monongahela Valley Hospital
(Writing and Editing industry)
February 2009 — Present (10 months)
Speeches and written messages for president/CEO
Monthly employee newsletter -
Freelance writer, editor
none
(Writing and Editing industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
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President
National Society of Newspaper Columnists
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
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humor columnist
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Newspapers industry)
October 1998 — Present (11 years 2 months)
Weekly columns available online at www.post-gazette.com/columnists/.
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Columnist, web editor
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Newspapers industry)
October 1994 — December 2008 (14 years 3 months)
Features, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Daily, circ. 240,000 Monday-Saturday, 440,000 Sunday
Copy editor, paginator, columnist, online editor. Editing in Microsoft Word and pagination in Quark Xpress; editing in Adobe InCopy and pagination in Adobe InDesign (DTI system) -
copy editor
New Haven Register
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Newspapers industry)
1992 — 1994 (2 years )
Copy editing on universal news desk.
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copy editor
Torrington (Conn.) Register-Citizen
(Newspapers industry)
1990 — 1992 (2 years )
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Copywriter
Charnas, Inc., advertising agency
(Writing and Editing industry)
1989 — 1990 (1 year )
Samantha Bennett’s Education
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Carnegie Mellon University
M.A , Professional Writing , 1995
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Yale University
BA , English , 1984 — 1988
- Activities and Societies:
- Timothy Dwight College. Something Extra, Whim 'n' Rhythm (women's a cappella singing groups); Yale Glee Club.
Additional Information
Samantha Bennett’s Websites:
Samantha Bennett’s Interests:
Yoga, cycling, British comedy.
Samantha Bennett’s Groups:
National Society of Newspaper Columnists (President), Press Club of Western Pennsylvania
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Carnegie Mellon Alumni -
Carnegie Mellon MAPW
Samantha Bennett’s Honors:
Matrix Award from Women in Communications, 2000
Column of the Year, 75K+ circulation category, Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors, 2008
Samantha Bennett’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- getting back in touch
