Greater Detroit Area
- Current
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- Auto Writer at The Associated Press
- Past
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- Technology/Business Reporter at The Denver Post
- Adjunct Faculty at Metropolitan State College of Denver
- Business Reporter at The New Haven Register
- Adjunct Faculty at Roxbury Community College
- Campaign Manager/Spokesperson at The Committee to Elect Denise Simmons- Cambridge City Council
- Researcher at The Boston Globe
- Content Developer at Boston.com
- Production Assistant at CNN, CNN International, CNNfn
- Education
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- Boston University
- Boston University
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Kimberly S. Johnson’s Experience
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Auto Writer
The Associated Press
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
November 2008 — Present (9 months)
Detroit-based business reporter for the world's largest news organization focused on the ever-changing auto industry, with primary responsibility on Ford, GM, Chrysler and the UAW.
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Technology/Business Reporter
The Denver Post
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Newspapers industry)
November 2004 — November 2008 (4 years 1 month)
Daily business writer focused on coverage of technology, biotechnology, telecommunications, cable and satellite television.
Most recently covered the airline industry and live-blogged from the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
Previously responsible for breaking news involving companies such as EchoStar Communications, Qwest, Liberty Media, Sun Microsystems, Comcast and Amgen. For the last four years, reported local and national news out of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Served as online business editor and editor of the Sunday real estate page, working with a team of freelance writers to develop stories about real estate investments and trends. Attended daily news meetings and directed news coverage when filling in as assistant business editor. -
Adjunct Faculty
Metropolitan State College of Denver
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 2007 — May 2008 (1 year 5 months)
Taught an introductory course in journalism and Media Writing. Involved in discussions to overhaul journalism department curriculum.
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Business Reporter
The New Haven Register
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Newspapers industry)
July 2002 — September 2004 (2 years 3 months)
Covered: Technology, biotechnology, telecommunications, retail, manufacturing.
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Adjunct Faculty
Roxbury Community College
(Higher Education industry)
February 2000 — April 2002 (2 years 3 months)
Taught: Introduction to Computers, Advanced Internet Concepts, Web Design, English Composition, Speech & Creative Writing.
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Campaign Manager/Spokesperson
The Committee to Elect Denise Simmons- Cambridge City Council
(Writing and Editing industry)
2001 — 2001 (less than a year)
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Researcher
The Boston Globe
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Newspapers industry)
January 1999 — January 2000 (1 year 1 month)
Wrote several articles as well. Focus on business and technology.
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Content Developer
Boston.com
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Online Media industry)
January 1998 — February 1999 (1 year 2 months)
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Production Assistant
CNN, CNN International, CNNfn
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
February 1996 — September 1996 (8 months)
London, NYC
Kimberly S. Johnson’s Education
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Boston University
M.S. , Business & Economics Journalism , 1996 — 1998
(Graduation- Jan. 1998)
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Boston University
B.S. , Broadcast Journalism , 1993 — 1996
Minor: Psychology (Social)
- Activities and Societies:
- Student Government, Peer Advisor, Dean's Host, Student Newspapers (city reporter and business editor), Student Radio, Student TV Newsmagazine, Graphic Design Center, Dean's Host, Study Abroad (London)
