Cuyler Dunn
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 766-9442
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JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
Contributing Reporter, The Lawrence Times
MAY 2022 - PRESENT
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Contributed reporting and writing for local news website The Lawrence Times
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Worked directly with editors and advisers with professional experience at local and national news outlets
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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
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Worked with acclaimed adviser as a member of the nationally award-winning newspaper The Budget
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Managed development, editing and publishing of content created for print newspaper and website including stories, graphics, page designs and video features
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Handed out story assignments, directed assignment meetings and evaluated submitted pieces to manage execution of work and publication schedule
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Created award-winning designs, stories, multimedia pieces and editorial content
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Mentored and managed a team of 60 staffers working for three publications
Assistant Online Editor, The Budget
MAY 2020 - May 2021
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Collaborated with writers to develop, strengthen and maintain individual voice and hone unique writing style
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Edited, rewrote and prepared multiple pieces per week by adjusting reading level to make understanding articles easier and more interesting
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Evaluated reporter stories, shaped content and helped improve overall work quality through careful review, detailed editing and constructive feedback
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Published pieces online and promoted through social media sites such as Twitter and Instagram
Staff Reporter, The Budget
January 2019 - May 2020
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Submitted weekly story pitches and bi-weekly stories for three different publications
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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
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Kansas Student Journalist of the Year
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KSPA (Kansas Scholastic Press Association) Regional Contest Champion in Sports Writing
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KSPA Regional Contest Champion in News Writing
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KSPA State Contest Champion in News Writing
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Winner of more than 12 KSPA Monthly Awards for News Writing, Sports Writing, Feature Writing and Multimedia Storytelling
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Five Articles Posted to Best of School Newspapers Online
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JEMKC (Journalism Educators of Metropolitan Kansas City) Best of Show Feature Writing Third Place
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JEMKC Best of Show News Writing First Place
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Quill and Scroll Honor Society Member
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National Scholastic Press Assocation Honor Roll
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John P. and Mary Kaiser scholarship recipient from the University of Kansas
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OTHER HIGH SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Academic
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University of Kansas Chancellor's top scholar
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LHS Ci3T award of Academic Excellence
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Advanced Placement Scholar
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National Merit Commended Scholar
Tennis
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Four-year member of LHS varsity tennis team, including being top player on team ladder for three years
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Sunflower League, regional and state medalist
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Head Recruiting Rankings top 100 player in the Great Plains
Debate
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Third place at state tournament and two time semifinalist at Kansas Championship series debate tournament
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Four year letter winner, team award winner and team captain on LHS debate team
Band
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Four-year member of LHS band, including three year member of Wind Ensemble, the top concert band at LHS
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Three-year member of LHS Marching Lions, including two-year section leader
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Member of All-District Band
Choir
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Four-year member of LHS choir, including two year member of A Cappella and Chorale, the top ensembles at LHS
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Three-time All-District choir member and two-time All-State choir member
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Outstanding member directors award