LaToya M. Sutton

Experience

6/2005-present: The Wake Weekly, Wake Forest, N.C.
General Assignment Reporter
Cover government, school and community issues in Rolesville, Wakefield and northern Wake County.
Proofread copy to ensure accuracy and adherence to Associated Press style.
Take photos.

2002-2005: The Free Press, Kinston, N.C.
Education Reporter
Covered K-12 schools in two counties and a community college.
Covered the town of Pink Hill, a small town outside Kinston.
Wrote features.
Wrote obits and crime briefs as needed.
Covered breaking news.

1997-2001: The Peace Times (Student newspaper), Peace College, Raleigh, N.C.
Editor, 2000-01; Writer, 1997-2001
Managed a staff of 13 students.
Edited copy.
Developed story ideas.
Assigned stories to staff members.
Wrote articles.

August-December 2000: Media Intern, Raleigh City Museum, Raleigh, N.C.
Wrote press releases.
Reorganized media list.
Designed post cards and flyers.
Contacted broadcast and print media representatives about museum events and activities.

Education
Peace College, Raleigh, N.C.
B.A. – May 2001, Communications

Honors
N.C. Press Association – General News Reporting, Third Place, 2003
Peace Times Award – 1998, 2001
National Collegiate Minority Leadership Award, 2001