David Stephenson

• Correct and approve news content for the independently operated newspaper of Drexel University

+Developed and organized public relations actions for the Freedom Rings Partnership Federal Grant in Philadelphia that had a market reach of 75,000 residents +Created video and web-based advertising for the Freedom Rings Partnership +Facilitated a Sustainable Broadband Adoption Grant for 5,000 Philadelphia Housing Authority Residents

• Correct and approve news content for the independently operated newspaper of Drexel University • Assign news stories and lead a 15 person group of student news writers • Author news reports and interview major news makers • Gather information and news tips from the Philadelphia area

• Developed content for an online media delivery program • Promoted digital content from media partners to subscribers through social media and cross posting content • Used a digital content management system to effectively supply real time news and commentary to subscribers

• Organized voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts in the Pennsylvania 31st House District • Developed and produced social media and digital media campaigns for a targeted voter audience • Used vote building software to effectively direct and target campaign efforts to supportive areas • Conducted canvasing and events both with the candidate and with volunteers • Solicited donations and volunteers and helped with campaign fundraising efforts

• Corrected and approve news content for the independently operated newspaper of Drexel University • Assigned news stories and lead a 15 person group of student news writers • Authored news reports and interview major news makers • Gathered information and news tips from the Philadelphia area

• Authored news reports and interviewed major news makers • Gathered information and news tips from the Philadelphia area

• Addressed customers inquiries about produce products • Oversaw department during shift • Cataloged perishable store stock • Created and presented hand crafted catered products

• Contributed to an organizing action that facilitated a pro-union contract with a major commercial grocery firm at 40 locations • Planned political actions and public demonstrations in both union and non union settings • Contributed to membership drives of up to 2,000 workers in hostile non-union work environments • Lobbied local government on union related issues • Represented union members in contract disputes with major commercial employers

BA Communications in Global Journalism

Activities: The Triangle (Independent Newspaper)