Independent writing professional
Phoenix, Arizona Area
- Current
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- Writer (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Tech reporter at The Business Journal
- Reporter at The Arizona Republic
- Reporter at The Tucson Citizen
- Director of Publications at Fraternity Management Group
- Reporter at The Arizona Daily Wildcat
- House Manager at Arizona Theatre Company
- Education
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- University of Arizona
- Brophy College Prep
- Connections
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252
connections
- Industry
- Newspapers
- Websites
Ty Young’s Summary
I am really a student of life, which is why I chose reporting as my profession. I like to write and learn about everything, especially things that impact large amounts of people. Through my seven years as a newspaper reporter, I've met a lot of people, each who have a story to tell.
Ty Young’s Specialties:
I have covered technology, sports, business, public safety, government and environmental beats as a reporter.
Ty Young’s Experience
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Writer
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Publishing industry)
March 2008 — Present (6 months)
I am a freelance magazine writer and co-author of a technology-based textbook.
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Tech reporter
The Business Journal
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)
January 2007 — March 2008 (1 year 3 months)
I cover technology and environmental issues in the greater Phoenix area. I look at all aspects of the fields, including the local, national and global,educational standards for math, science and other technology-related programs. I am most interested in how the business world is integrating more environmentally-friendly technology and decisions for the future. I am also interested in intellectual property litigation, server footprints in data centers, new wireless broadband deployment and well, lots more.
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Reporter
The Arizona Republic
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Newspapers industry)
June 2004 — December 2006 (2 years 7 months)
While at The Republic, I covered community recreation, youth and amature sports and a host of other beats. I was very interested in the privitization of youth sports, integration of amature sports business into city and state budgets and the physchological effect youth sports have on children.
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Reporter
The Tucson Citizen
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Newspapers industry)
January 2003 — May 2003 (5 months)
Covered general assignment and police beat. Despite my short time there, I enjoyed the freedom the editors gave me to write about the things that interested me at the time.
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Director of Publications
Fraternity Management Group
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)
September 2001 — January 2003 (1 year 5 months)
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Reporter
The Arizona Daily Wildcat
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Newspapers industry)
August 1999 — August 2002 (3 years 1 month)
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House Manager
Arizona Theatre Company
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry)
August 2000 — August 2002 (2 years 1 month)
Ty Young’s Education
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University of Arizona
1995 — 2003
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Brophy College Prep
Diploma, 1992 — 1995
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Ty Young’s Interests:
The latest in new technology, renewable energy and entrepreneurship.
Ty Young’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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