Professional Experience
I am a well-published journalist covering everything from breaking news to features to court cases. I have had many pieces run on page one of the Chicago Tribune. You can see my work at www.bergerreport.com. I am a very resourceful reporter known to never miss a deadline.
Expertise
Reporter
15 Years
Writer
15 Years
Social Media
7 Years
Specialty
Government
15 Years
Health
15 Years
Lifestyle
15 Years
Industries
Newspaper - National
15 Years
Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
15 Years
Newspaper - Local/Regional
5 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
15 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Chicago Tribune (10+), CBC Canada (1-2), CBS News New York (1-2)
Other Work History
reported on WGN radio on the Rod Blagojevich trial, appeared on WWTW-TV for Rod Blagojevich trial, covered court cases and reported in a column for CBC in Canada (Conrad Black)
Computer Skills
proficient
Equipment
camera and Olympus digital recorder
References
will be provided (see Linkedin profile for reference by Chicago Tribune national editor (worked on stories on Katrina)
Awards
Illinois Press Association Award, nominated for Peter Lisagor award
Associations
ASJA, AWJ, Chicago Headline Club