News and Entertainment Journalist
I'm a dedicated storyteller who reports on pop culture, celebrities, and other vital news happening in our world
My Professional Portfolio
Hello, my name is Jennifer! Welcome to my online portfolio! I am a news and showbiz journalist, formerly from L.A. now based on the Oregon coast with a passion for storytelliing. I specialize in both print and digital mediums and excel in crafting investigative and feature articles as well as quick turnaround pieces.
About Me
My Education
I have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism with a Collateral Field in History from California State University, Northridge. During my studies, I learned core skills in reporting, writing, researching, and data analysis to find and present information effectively. During a yearlong break from journalism, I satisfied my craving for something totally different and enrolled in culinary school! I earned a Diploma from The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California, Los Angeles, where I took courses in baking, chocolates and confections, European cakes, artisan breads, Latin cuisine, garde manger, nutrition, culinary arts management and menu management. The business courses were my favorite because I learned practices and insights that can be applied to my work as a journalist.
My Experience
My Experience
My Experience
I have more than 20 years experience as a Senior Editor and Reporter covering celebrities, movies, TV, streaming, and red carpet events. I have worked for both print and digital media where I gained knowledge in photo layout, page design, CMS programs and the benefits of using SEO to increase website traffic and greater visibility. Most r
I have more than 20 years experience as a Senior Editor and Reporter covering celebrities, movies, TV, streaming, and red carpet events. I have worked for both print and digital media where I gained knowledge in photo layout, page design, CMS programs and the benefits of using SEO to increase website traffic and greater visibility. Most recently I worked for an L.A.-based celebrity news and picture agency developing leads, reporting, writing and editing copy for major publishing clients in the US, UK and Australia [Star Magazine, OK! Magazine, The National Enquirer, Globe, Examiner, Life & Style, Heat, New Idea], and on a fully remote basis since 2020. (Earlier in my career, I covered the education beat, CHP, and the fire department.) I have managed and mentored teams of reporters both staff and freelance, and I still thrive on learning something new. I am proficient at multitasking and I am results driven. My goal is to keep people informed and entertained with compelling stories.
My Skills
My Experience
My Experience
I have enthusiasm for provocative subjects and news issues, and an abundant knowledge of pop culture, television, music, movies and celebrities both past and present. I have an innate ability to understand what's news and a love for those human interest stories about real people, real lives. I can tackle any subject. I have a gift fo
I have enthusiasm for provocative subjects and news issues, and an abundant knowledge of pop culture, television, music, movies and celebrities both past and present. I have an innate ability to understand what's news and a love for those human interest stories about real people, real lives. I can tackle any subject. I have a gift for interviewing and getting people to open up. I am adept at supervising, organizing and strategic planning, and I share a strong teamwork mentality with those I work with.
My Hobbies
My Experience
My Hobbies
My hobbies include yoga, Pilates, spin classes and nature walks, walks on the beach with my dogs - but not both at the same time because they are a spirited Golden Retriever and a fast-growing German shepherd pup! I also do a lot of hiking, taking advantage of the beautiful trails my adopted home state of Oregon has to offer, plus ri
My hobbies include yoga, Pilates, spin classes and nature walks, walks on the beach with my dogs - but not both at the same time because they are a spirited Golden Retriever and a fast-growing German shepherd pup! I also do a lot of hiking, taking advantage of the beautiful trails my adopted home state of Oregon has to offer, plus river boat rides, gardening, reading, cooking and traveling to new places and meeting people.