Cuyler Dunn 

Lawrence, KS 66047

(785) 766-9442

ctdunn7@gmail.com

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JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

Contributing Reporter, The Lawrence Times

MAY 2022 - PRESENT

• Contributed reporting and writing for local news website The Lawrence Times

• Worked directly with editors and advisers with professional experience at local and national news outlets

• Covered breaking news and feature stories in local government, arts and culture, education and national politics.

Co-Editor-in-Chief, The Budget

MAY 2021 - MAY 2022

• Worked with acclaimed adviser as a member of the nationally award-winning newspaper The Budget

• Managed development, editing and publishing of content created for print newspaper and website including stories, graphics, page designs and video features

• Handed out story assignments, directed assignment meetings and evaluated submitted pieces to manage execution of work and publication schedule

• Created award-winning designs, stories, multimedia pieces and editorial content

• Mentored and managed a team of 60 staffers working for three publications

Assistant Online Editor, The Budget

MAY 2020 - May 2021

• Collaborated with writers to develop, strengthen and maintain individual voice and hone unique writing style

• Edited, rewrote and prepared multiple pieces per week by adjusting reading level to make understanding articles easier and more interesting

• Evaluated reporter stories, shaped content and helped improve overall work quality through careful review, detailed editing and constructive feedback

• Published pieces online and promoted through social media sites such as Twitter and Instagram

Staff Reporter, The Budget

January 2019 - May 2020

• Submitted weekly story pitches and bi-weekly stories for three different publications 

• Was charged with setting and meeting deadlines regularly and contributing to help finish all publications on final deadlines

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HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISTIC AWARDS

• Kansas Student Journalist of the Year

• KSPA (Kansas Scholastic Press Association) Regional Contest Champion in Sports Writing

• KSPA Regional Contest Champion in News Writing

• KSPA State Contest Champion in News Writing

• Winner of more than 12 KSPA Monthly Awards for News Writing, Sports Writing, Feature Writing and Multimedia Storytelling

• Five Articles Posted to Best of School Newspapers Online

• JEMKC (Journalism Educators of Metropolitan Kansas City) Best of Show Feature Writing Third Place

• JEMKC Best of Show News Writing First Place

• Quill and Scroll Honor Society Member

• National Scholastic Press Assocation Honor Roll

• John P. and Mary Kaiser scholarship recipient from the University of Kansas

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OTHER HIGH SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Academic

• University of Kansas Chancellor's top scholar

• LHS Ci3T award of Academic Excellence

• Advanced Placement Scholar

• National Merit Commended Scholar

Tennis

• Four-year member of LHS varsity tennis team, including being top player on team ladder for three years

• Sunflower League, regional and state medalist

• Head Recruiting Rankings top 100 player in the Great Plains

Debate

• Third place at state tournament and two time semifinalist at Kansas Championship series debate tournament

• Four year letter winner, team award winner and team captain on LHS debate team

Band

• Four-year member of LHS band, including three year member of Wind Ensemble, the top concert band at LHS

• Three-year member of LHS Marching Lions, including two-year section leader

• Member of All-District Band

Choir

• Four-year member of LHS choir, including two year member of A Cappella and Chorale, the top ensembles at LHS

• Three-time All-District choir member and two-time All-State choir member

• Outstanding member directors award