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A dynamic, well-trained journalist who has proven himself in multiple media and through many complicated, international stories as a motivated and capable asset to any newsroom.
Correspondent (Journalist), World Radio Switzerland | Zurich, Switzerland | (June 2010 - )
Report from the German-speaking region of Switzerland for English-speakers through the production of features, interviews, or in-depth series. Host national newscasts. WRS is part of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation.
Notable Stories: Tax battle with Italy; Local Coptics mourn after Alexandria attack; Zurich police face discrimination complaints; Hell's Angels "not a criminal gang"; Solar plane flies through the night; Ricola's herbal farmer; 500 year old deck of cards found
Fellow, Robert Bosch Stiftung (Foundation) | Germany | (2009 - 2010)
One of 20 young American leaders chosen to live and work in Germany for one year, and meet with European leaders and power brokers in major European cities. Worked with Westdeutcher Rundfunk (WDR) in Cologne, and Bayerischer Rundfunk in Munich (Spring 2010). Notably selected by WDR to cover President Obama’s Nobel peace prize acceptance in Oslo.
Freelance Reporter | Regional and National networks | (2005 - Present)
Contributed to NPR, Deutsche Welle, the Northwest News Network, Northwest Public Radio, PRI, and the BBC.
Morning Producer/Reporter, KJZZ 91.5 FM | Phoenix, AZ | (Jan 2006 – Apr 2009)
Produced, wrote, edited, reported and mixed long-form features, spot news and newscasts for this NPR News station in the fifth largest US city. Occasionally hosted local programs and contributed nationally. **Listener Cumulative 300,000
Notable Stories: Comparing US and German Guest-workers; Arizonans at Landstuhl; a Sedona prayer amplifier; cyber vigilantism; German pilots flying over desert; Wireless video in ambulances
Coordinator, Sonic Roots Teen Radio Project | Tempe, AZ | (Sep 2007 – October 2008)
Established this project to teach radio journalism to Arizona high school students.
Gastjournalist/Arthur F. Burns Fellow, Deutsche Welle | Bonn, Germany | (July 2008 - Sept 2008)
Reported from Germany, primarily focusing on immigration issues.
News Director/DeeJay, KUOI 89.3 FM | Moscow, ID | (May 2004 – June 2005)
Other work experience: Newspaper reporter, webmaster, photo specialist, and student TV reporter/anchor.
University of Leicester (UK)
Fall 2011 – 2013 (expected)
M.A., International Relations and World Order
University of Idaho
Fall 2002 – May 2005
B.S., Journalism
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Poynter Institute, Power Reporting Seminar, St. Petersburg, Florida
April/May 2007
Transatlantic Climate Bridge, Berlin/Hamburg, GER
7Dec2008 – 14Dec2008
Administered by InWent (an NGO.) Toured renewable energy sites on the country's northern coast. Used the experience as part of a multi-part series about energy in Arizona for KJZZ 91.5 FM, Phoenix.
Institut für Sprachvermittlung und internationalen Kulturaustausch (IFS), Berlin, GER
June - August 2009
Studied German language, society and culture as a continuation of studies begun by private tutor in February 2009. Coached at a C1 language level on the CEFR scale.
Native English speaker; proficient in German; very basic French
Proficient with the following programs/equipment:
Software
• Microsoft Office Applications: Word, FrontPage, etc.
• Pro Tools for Macintosh Computers
• Cool Edit 2.0/Adobe Audition
• SADIE
• Movie Maker, iMovie, some Final Cut
• Smart FTP, Filezilla, etc (online file transfers)
• Audio Vault (studio audio file management system)
• Joomla, Zope (Webpage building, data managers)
Hardware
• Marantz Digital Flash recorder
• Mini disk recorders and studio players
• Studio control board/Master control function
• DMOD and ISDN Interfaces
• GL2 Mini DV camcorder
• Multiple mic/lighting setups
Awarded the Robert Bosch Fellowship for Young Leaders by the Robert Bosch Stiftung, to work and live in Germany in 2009/2010. The program facilitated visits with power brokers and leaders in major German cities, Brussels, Paris, Warsaw and other locales.
Awarded the Arthur F. Burns Fellowship from the International Center for Journalists in 2008. Worked for Germany's National Broadcaster Deutsche Welle in Bonn, and concentrated on immigration issues.
Won two 2006 Associated Press Awards; “First Place” Use of Sound; “Second Place” Sports Feature
Won three 2005 SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards; Two “First Place,” and one “Second Place” for radio features
Awarded the first-ever Michael Kirk Award for Broadcast from the University of Idaho in 2005.
Work has been heard on Deutsche Welle; BBC’s “World Today”; NPR’s “All Things Considered”; NPR’s “Latino USA”; NPR Newscasts; PRI’s “The World”; NPR’s “ Day to Day”; Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR); “Living on Earth” and the Native News Network.
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Eagle Scout (Silver Palm), with experience as an aquatics instructor at regional and national Boy Scout facilities
Alumnus and former vice president of Kappa Sigma fraternity, Gamma-Theta Chapter (RP: GMC)
High School Student Body President (Priest River Lamanna High School, 2001/2002)
Boys State Delegate (American Legion-sponsored civics program, 2001)
References available upon request.
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About Me 
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