Resume

Here’s my resume, and you’ll find a downloadable PDF of it at the bottom of the page. Thanks!

jklyce@yahoo.com; johnklyce.com

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism; minors in French and English (Summa Cum Laude) May 2018

Department of Journalism and Strategic Media, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee

Experience

Memphis Business Journal

Memphis, Tennessee. Staff Writer (Sept. 2019- present)

Wrote stories on campaign contributions, environmental sustainability, local businesses and development. Researched and compiled numbers and statistics for the journal’s database.

The Daily Memphian

Memphis, Tennessee. Freelance Reporter (Jan. 2019- present)

Wrote stories on the natural environment, wildlife conservation and local businesses.

Click Magazine

Hernando, Mississippi. Reporting Intern and Contributing Writer (Aug. 2017- present)

Gathered sources and information, secured interviews, attended events, and wrote stories on people, food and culture of the region

Memphis Mirror

Memphis, Tennessee. Contributing Writer and Podcast Producer (Aug. 2017- May 2018)

Wrote stories on pivotal Memphis issues, such as food deserts and cultural gaps. Produced, wrote and hosted
podcasts on Memphis Public Transportation problems and cultural bridges.

The Daily Helmsman

Memphis, Tennessee. Feature Writer and General Assignment reporter (Aug. 2015- Dec. 2016)

Wrote feature and human interest stories on subjects both around campus and in the wider community. Reported on issues such as crime, elections and legislation that would impact the university.

Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature

Nashville, Tennessee. Media Personality, Broadcast Journalist (Nov. 2014- Nov.-2017)

Secured, arranged, and held on-camera interviews with Tennessee state senators, representatives, and cabinet members. Covered stories on bills, events, and elections of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature.

Skills

Design: Adobe Indesign, Photoshop; Microsoft Office.

Multimedia: Adobe Premiere; Audacity.

Music: Classical Piano study, 15 years

Awards

  • Marc Perrusquia Excellence in Reporting Awards, first place, University of Memphis, Apr. 2018
  • Elinor Grusin Excellence in Writing Awards, first place, University of Memphis, Apr. 2017
  • Best of the South in Feature Writing, Southeastern Journalism Conference, Feb. 2017
  • Best Feature Writer of The Daily Helmsman, University of Memphis, Apr. 2016
  • Best Broadcast Journalist of TISL, Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, Nov. 2014, Nov. 2017
  • Dean’s List, University of Memphis, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
  • Member of Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society, Apr. 2017- Present
  • Member of Pi Delta Phi Honor Society, Apr. 2017- Present
  • Joe and Lila Norton Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement, University of Memphis, 2017-2018
  • Memphis Gridiron- Jim White Scholarship, University of Memphis, 2016-2017
  • Frank R. Ahlgren Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement, University of Memphis, 2015-2016
  • Dean’s scholarship, 2014-2018
  • Tennessee Hope Scholarship, 2014-2018

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