John S. Adams's Email Addresses & Phone Numbers

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Journalist, researcher, and freelance writer & editor with a broad range of professional media experience in newspaper, magazine and social media. Proven ability to produce in-depth investigative reporting, policy analysis, and research in the areas of politics, energy, natural resources, environment and social justice. Independent, self-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Large network of well-placed sources in the private, state, federal, legal, non-profit, and social justice arenas. Specialties: Experience researching and writing award-winning long-form investigative news stories. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Ability to quickly develop reliable and knowledgeable sources and build relationships across a broad range of social and political landscapes. Strong library, online and computer-aided research and analysis skills. Ability to utilize numerous Macintosh and Windows computer programs. Experienced in digital photography and video.Freelance Writer @ From March 2015 to Present (9 months) Freelance Writer @ Independent research and writing, technical writing, ghostwriting, feature writing, copy writing and media consulting. Extensive knowledge of government, environment, and energy issues. Experience covering the legal system, politics, agriculture, and the Rocky Mountain lifestyle including hunting, skiing and other recreational pursuits. Ability to work on assignment and possess the tools and the skills to produce a complete package, including text, photographs, video, and website design. Possess a vast network of contacts and partners throughout Montana and the West. From 2003 to Present (12 years) Correspondent @ From January 2010 to March 2015 (5 years 3 months) Capital Bureau Chief @ Report and write from the state capital about major issues affecting people, places and landscapes in Montana, with a focus on government and politics. Specialize in in-depth watchdog journalism, comprehensive policy analysis, open government advocacy and computer-aided research. From November 2007 to March 2015 (7 years 5 months) Staff Writer @ Research and report stories for Montana's largest weekly newspaper. Have investigated and reported stories of statewide and national import. Utilize conventional and online resources to cover a diverse beat that includes environment, politics, state and federal government and courts. Special areas of focus include forest planning, national park planning, local and state government, human rights, science, health care, education, business, natural resources and conservation. From April 2005 to November 2007 (2 years 8 months) Staff Writer @ Daily duties included researching, writing and reporting on issues of importance to a southeastern Wisconsin community. Experience covering government. Covered local police, fire, county court and hospital beats and state and local politics. Contributed news stories and photos to the state and national AP news wires. From February 2002 to November 2004 (2 years 10 months) Editor @ From 2001 to 2002 (1 year) Assistant Editor @ Developed story ideas and editorial calendars and helped manage a stable of freelance writers. Wrote cover stories and feature articles for five magazines. Assigned stories, developed themes and oversaw magazine production. From 2000 to 2002 (2 years) Music Director @ Coordinated on-air music programming for college radio station. Worked with program director to develop on-air programming. Worked with national promotional agencies to cultivate a broad range of music. Reviewed albums for on-air play suitability. Hosted a live on-air morning radio show. Read public announcements, news, weather and played music. Interviewed local and touring bands and musicians for promotional materials and on-air interviews. Learned the basics of radio broadcasting. From January 2001 to May 2001 (5 months) BA, English, Creative writing @ University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point From 1997 to 2001 Sturgeon Bay High School From 1993 to 1997 John S. Adams is skilled in: Newspapers, Research, Storytelling, Journalism, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Magazines, Copywriting, Politics, News Writing, AP Style, Photography, Newspaper, Broadcast, Interviews