Linda Fullerton Hersey, MBA
email: linda.hersey.fullerton@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Journalism experience reporting on politics, government and the military in Alaska and Washington, D.C. Background as an investigative reporter offering informed storytelling supported by data analysis. I also worked as content developer for a STEM university, foundation on tax reform and healthcare system.
EXPERIENCE
Reporter on Military and Defense, December 2022-current
I have experiencie working for two separate publications covering U.S. military programs and policy.
Political Reporter, February 2021-September 2022
Reported on the Alaska Legislature and Congressional delegation on issues that spanned energy, the economy, climate change and Arctic policy.
Digital Content & Social Media Specialist (ongoing)
Loveitt Street Media
Loveitt Street is my freelance business as a writer, editor and social media manager for clients in education, digital news and philanthropy.
Social Media & Digital Content Manager, 2015-2018
Nonprofit hospital system
Scaled medical content for a new web platform representing hospitals and clinics. Established review system for publishing clinical content.
Social Media & Communications Coordinator, 2013-2015
Florida Polytechnic University
Wrote and coordinated website content for a new STEM university established by the Florida Legislature. Introduced social media, penned speeches, edited accreditation documents.
Regional Editor, 2012
Aol.com
Based in southwest Florida, I oversaw several community-based news sites staffed with full-time reporters.
EDUCATION
Florida International University, 2011-2013, Master’s in Business Administration.
Boston University, Bachelor’s Degree, English Lit.
Miami-Dade College, Associate’s Degree, Mass Communications.
References upon request.