Shannon McDonald

Shannon McDonald

Founder and Editor of NEastPhilly.com

Greater Philadelphia Area

Current
  • Owner/Editor at NEast Philly
Past
  • Freelancer for Wilmington News Journal at Gannett
  • Freelancer/Intern at Fishtown Spirit
  • Managing Editor at The Temple News
  • Editorial Intern at Philadelphia Style at Niche Media
  • Copy Editor at The Temple News
Education
  • Temple University
Connections
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Industry
Writing and Editing
Websites

Shannon McDonald’s Summary

I graduated Temple University with a B.A. in journalism. My experiences include writing, editing, photography, design and audio/visual editing.

I've started an online magazine and worked for weekly and daily newspapers, community publications and a glossy lifestyle magazine.

I've received awards for community reporting, academic achievement and editorial writing.

You can see my resume and clips at http://shannonmcdonald.net.

Shannon McDonald’s Specialties:

My specialties include community reporting/interviewing, copy editing, assigning stories, news and feature writing.


Shannon McDonald’s Experience

  • Owner/Editor

    NEast Philly

    (Writing and Editing industry)

    November 2008Present (1 year 1 month)

    I own and run a community news site exclusively for Northeast Philadelphia. News, columns, special features, Q&As and a community calendar are just some examples of content. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available.

    Contact me there at shannon [at] neastphilly [dot] com.

  • Freelancer for Wilmington News Journal

    Gannett

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GCI; Media Production industry)

    February 2009May 2009 (4 months)

    writing and shooting stories about Philadelphia geared toward Delaware residents

  • Freelancer/Intern

    Fishtown Spirit

    (Writing and Editing industry)

    November 2008May 2009 (7 months)

    copy editing, writing, managing and compiling the crime report

  • Managing Editor

    The Temple News

    (Writing and Editing industry)

    May 2008May 2009 (1 year 1 month)

  • Editorial Intern at Philadelphia Style

    Niche Media

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)

    May 2008September 2008 (5 months)

    - Reviewed stories for factual errors
    - Wrote pieces on deadline about Philadelphia's dining, real estate and retail scenes
    - Communicated with local businesses and personalities
    -Assisted editors and publisher at formal parties

  • Copy Editor

    The Temple News

    (Writing and Editing industry)

    August 2007May 2008 (10 months)


Shannon McDonald’s Education

  • Temple University

    B.A , Journalism


Additional Information

Shannon McDonald’s Websites:

Shannon McDonald’s Groups:

  •    Temple University Alumni Group
  •    Temple University School of Communications & Theater (SCT) Network/Alumni
  •    Alumni of The Temple News

Shannon McDonald’s Honors:

Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Keystone Press Award - 2007

David E. Brace Scholarship for Community Journalism - 2009

Temple University Diamond Award for excellence - 2009


Shannon McDonald’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • career opportunities
  • new ventures
  • expertise requests
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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