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Miroslav

Summary

Seasoned writer, editor and researcher with a decade of experience in media, reporting and project management. Experienced in carefully crafted news stories and successfully maintained relationships with government and press officials. Currently a candidate for a Master's in Archaeology and Heritage at the University of Leicester, with four years of experience in archaeological field work in Ontario as an A license holder.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Archaeological Field Technician

CRM Group
05.2023 - Current
  • Ongoing fieldwork in the Windsor/Essex area

Editor-in-Chief

Contact Studios
12.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
  • Supported and encouraged executive leadership to provide independent and objective advice, opinions and perspectives to enhance publication.
  • Adhered to ethical guidelines and standards to promote responsible publication and media practices.
  • Established editorial direction and publication policies and procedures and monitored and maintained functional consistency.

Archaeological Field Technician

Thomas G. Arnold & Associates
12.2022 - 12.2022
  • Stage 3 Essex

Archaeological Field Technician

Lincoln Environmental Consulting
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Stage 4 Niagara Falls
  • Stage 3 Niagara Falls
  • Stage 3 St. Thomas

News Reporter

DoubleBlind Magazine
05.2019 - 10.2020
  • Interviewed individuals from government to activist groups for breaking news stories.
  • Presented news by researching, developing and covering news events in the field of national drug policy.
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.

Election Reporting

SiriusXM Michael Smerconish
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Contributed 2020 election reporting to the website of CNNs Michael Smerconish while following presidential candidate Joe Biden across the country.

Regular Contributor

The Bay Street Bull
08.2016 - 08.2019
  • Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
  • Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
  • Interviewed a variety of business leaders and entrepreneurs to develop compelling business news stories.

Senior Staff Writer

Herb
10.2017 - 02.2019
  • Wrote daily news stories in the area of drug policy, developed leads and constructed headlines.
  • Established and maintained relationships with credible sources in the US Justice Department and various businesses and activist groups.
  • Disseminated and gathered news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
  • Developed compelling online video content for a social media audience of over 1 million.

Staff Writer

The Plaid Zebra
07.2015 - 09.2017
  • Created, edited, and imaged copy and blog posts.
  • Interviewed guests on specific topics.
  • Researched and produced daily news reports.
  • Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
  • Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
  • Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories.
  • Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.

Education

Master of Arts - Archaeology & Heritage

University of Leicester
Leicester, UK
10.2024

Master of Arts - Political Science

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
04.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
04.2012

Skills

  • Copy Proofreading
  • Budget Compliance
  • Interview Techniques
  • Deadline Attainment
  • Media Communications
  • Web Content Creation
  • Artifact Classification
  • Archival Research
  • Archive & Collections Management
  • Familiarity with Standards and Guidelines

Certification

  • Licensed Archaeologist Ontario (Avocational)

Volunteer Work

  • Volunteer Researcher and Archivist at Caldwell First Nation Environment and Consultation Department
  • Member of the Executive for the Windsor Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society

Timeline

Archaeological Field Technician

CRM Group
05.2023 - Current

Archaeological Field Technician

Thomas G. Arnold & Associates
12.2022 - 12.2022

Editor-in-Chief

Contact Studios
12.2021 - Current

Archaeological Field Technician

Lincoln Environmental Consulting
04.2021 - 10.2021

Election Reporting

SiriusXM Michael Smerconish
11.2019 - 02.2020

News Reporter

DoubleBlind Magazine
05.2019 - 10.2020

Senior Staff Writer

Herb
10.2017 - 02.2019

Regular Contributor

The Bay Street Bull
08.2016 - 08.2019

Staff Writer

The Plaid Zebra
07.2015 - 09.2017

Master of Arts - Archaeology & Heritage

University of Leicester

Master of Arts - Political Science

University of Windsor

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Windsor
Miroslav