I’m currently reporting at The Virginian-Pilot, my hometown newspaper in Norfolk, Virginia. Feel free to check out my work here, click the links below, or email me at Saleen.Martin25@gmail.com.
My current goal is to become an entertainment/social issues/lifestyle/art and culture writer!
Check out my work below.
- What you need to know about Virginia Beach ‘Bachelor’ contestant Victoria Fuller
- Man who married sweetheart at Virginia Beach hospital dies
- Hidden crypts, tunnel unearthed at Norfolk church could be part of the Underground Railroad
- Local performers use laughter to talk about climate change, flooding and other issues plaguing Norfolk
- One word, many meanings: Use of the N-word by white and black football players renews a debate.
- Women discuss how to be a natural curly girl while traveling the world, studying abroad
- Local ensemble to celebrate Crispus Attucks and Sam Cooke through dance on Saturday
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Education
Master of Arts
Journalism concentration
University of Georgia
May 2018
Bachelor of Arts
English and Secondary Education concentration
Virginia Wesleyan College
May 2014
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Work Experience
Staff Writer – DART Squad (Digital Action in Real Time)
The Virginian-Pilot
August 2018 – Present
- Report and write daily news, enterprise, and other stories for print and Pilotonline.com
- Enter articles and photos into a content management system for the online version of The Virginian-Pilot
- Work the night shift twice a week, responding to crime and breaking news scenes
Graduate Assistant
University of Georgia’s Division of Marketing & Communications
January 2017 – May 2018
- Report and write features, profiles, and press releases for the media communications department
- Enter articles and photos into a content management system for the online version of Columns, the university’s weekly newspaper
Digital Intern
WAVY-TV 10
June 2017 – August 2017
- Wrote stories for the web (WAVY.com and hrScene.com)
- Posted multimedia stories about Hampton Roads
- Created and scheduled Facebook posts promoting coverage
- Assisted in operating the website with regular updates and constantly emerging content
- Contacted sources to verify information for stories
- Organized a spreadsheet listing animals and participating shelters in the “Clear the Shelters” campaign
- Communicated regularly with local shelters to ensure that featured pets were still available prior to posting them on the WAVY-TV 10 Facebook page
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Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere, InDesign, InCopy and Audition
- Skilled in WordPress, Expression Engine and Arc
