Jax Jacobsen
Journalist, Editor
Professional Status
Freelancer
Available
About Me
Veteran journalist with a passion for research and pursuing new angles behind breaking stories. Proven ability to gain trust of industry leaders and others and to bring deeper, more insightful approach to reporting.
- French - Fluent
- English - Native
- Spanish - Beginner
- Russian - Beginner
- Best story in April 2014 – SNL Financial Metals & Mining Desk
- Twice included in Foreign Policy Interrupted’s Friday round-up of notable reporting by female journalists (2014)
- The Guardian (UK) International Development Journalism finalist (2008)
- Sensitivity to complex content issues
- Over 10 years of web editing and editorial experience
- Ability to convey information clearly and concisely
- Ability to select appropriate communication approaches
- Skilled in using web-based technologies to transform and broadcast media monologues into social media dialogues
- Fostered the creation and exchange of user-generated content to build value and brand loyalty for my company and reach influential consumers
- Actively maintain Facebook account with more than 5,000 subscribers, providing a 2-way multimedia conversation: Facebook.com/CentralAsiaNewswire
- Build a loyal group of 1,380 Twitter fans in just 6 months, providing value, learning from industry experts, and staying current with technology: Twitter.com/CANewswires
- Proficiency in all MS Office applications with additional expertise in content management systems (CMS)
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe PhotoShop
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, international environment
- Experience in a multicultural environment
- Ability to work on a team, as well as working autonomously
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Functional Web Design for Today's News Audiences, Newsu.org
