Used PowerPoint 2010 to create short slideshow about my experience as a general reporter for Current in Carmel. Be sure to visit youarecurrent.com and search "Nina Johnson" to read any of my articles highlighted in this presentation.

1. CARMEL | FISHERS | NOBLESVILLE | WESTFIELD | ZIONSVILLE
Nina Johnson
General Reporter
Carmel, Indiana
• Report on regular City Council
and School Board meetings
• 350-word news articles by strict deadline
• community interest stories
• interviewing skills
• AP style
© 2012 Nina Johnson

2. City Council & School Board Meetings
• Attendance of three evening meetings per month
• Agendas ranging from financial reports,
economic development,
community announcements
and public hearings
• Quickly prioritize issues for newsworthiness

3. Multi-tasking under deadlines
Research a range of topics
Verify information
Dr. Jeff Swensson 2010 - 2013
Carmel Clay Superintendent
Follow-up initial interview questions
through email or phone calls
Search for relevant photographs,
planned unit development sketches,
legal records
Seek relevant sidebar or highlight
box information
Pursue spin-off stories

4. Published in
Both print and online versions
If you’d like to read an article,
please visit www.currentincarmel.com and search “Nina Johnson”