James H. Jimenez
Multimedia Production | Grayling, MI
The ability to write is akin to the chameleon changing color; the good copywriter can adapt their skills into many different formats and still push out the intended message in their own different way. In four years of expereince, I have developed my skill as a copywriter, producer, and a journalist through many different media, and I am confident that my writing skills will come in handy to your organization.
Writing Samples
Death threats after Syracuse game uncovers disturbing social media trend
January 03, 2016
Opinion writing can be difficult, especially if it's on an extremely sensitive topic, such as the freedom of speech and the Internet. However, that is what the journalism industry is all about; starting a conversation to make the public aware of certain issues. I took a look at what fans of the Syracuse footbal team were saying shortly after a controversial hard hit took out their quarterback and why it's indicative of a disturbing pattern.
Interview with April Goss
January 01, 2020
It's not often you get the chance to talk to a history maker, but when the chance came through to interview with the second woman to ever score a point in Division I football, I took the opportunity to talk to her about her accomplishment and what it means for women in sports.
CMU running back Thomas Rawls arrested for felony theft
January 03, 2016
Reporting on heavy stories is a tough, but necessary part of the journalistic profession. When the star running back of my alma mater was arrested hours before a key game in the season, I had to chase down all the facts myself as the story broke, and reported what I found. sticking to the hard facts, even if they were unfavorable.
Commissioner Steinbrecher: No more MAC events in Indiana
January 03, 2016
I used my political science background to try and explain why the Religious Freedom Act recently passed in Indsiana was a big deal to readers in layman's terms after Mid-American Conference Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher became the first Division I commissioner to ban events in the state just days before the Final Four was to take place in Indianapolis.