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Lynn Smith

lynn.smith@thejournalismshop.com
Work: (949) 673-7443
Cell: (949) 287-1199
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A professional writer with expertise in print and online media. Specializes in news features and profiles. Experienced in interviewing artists and celebrities. Has produced award-winning projects individually and as a member of a team of writers, editors and photographers. Works have been published extensively in major newspapers and distributed nationally and internationally. 

Available for freelance writing assignments including photo and video, documentary work, consulting, speechwriting, grant proposals, corporate communications, media relations and travel. 

Professional Experience 

Los Angeles Times – Los Angeles

Staff Writer, Calendar section 2002-2008 

Staff Writer, Southern California Living Section, 1992-2002 

Staff Writer, Orange County edition, 1982-1991 Staff writer – (1997-2008)

Technical Skills

Windows, Mac OS, Blackberry, Final Cut Pro, AVCHD videocam and still photo.

 
Accomplishments

  • Los Angeles Times editorial award for group coverage of the 

    2008 writers' strike

  • JC Penney-Missouri national award 1992 for best feature 

    article, "Daddy's Girls."

  • Los Angeles Times editorial award 1990 for feature on how AIDS changed Laguna Beach

  • Orange County Press Club awards for stories and editorials. 
Education

 

2010 Media Bistro Course in Advanced Multi-Media Journalism

2009, Digital Media Institute courses in Final Cut Pro, and
Filmmaking and Storytelling

2000, UCLA literary journalism workshop

1996, fellow, Casey Journalism Center, University of Maryland

1971, University of Southern California, post graduate study in art history

1969, B.A., Occidental College, Los Angeles

 

 

 

 

 

 
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