Kendra Penningroth

Multimedia Journalist
T: 480-316-2890 E: krpenningroth@gmail.com

Experience

Arizona Capitol News News Intern January 2017 - May 2017

I worked as a general reporter for The Arizona Capitol Times. I reported on local press
conferences and local government.

Cronkite News Washington Correspondent January 2017 - May 2017

I worked as an education reporter for Cronkite News Washington, D.C. Bureau. I
interacted with congressmen and other elected officials on a regular basis. I also pitched
stories several times a week. I have experience covering large-scale events, like the 2017
Presidential Inauguration.

The State Press Columnist and Editor August 2015 - present

I have worked as an opinion columnist, opinion editor and digital editor at The State
Press. As a columnist I pitched stories weekly and produced extra content whenever
budget gaps needed to be filled. As an opinion editor I hired 15 to 18 columnists, led
pitch meetings and edited content daily. As a digital editor I am responsible for copy
editing sports, news, arts and magazine content. I am also responsible for scheduling
social media posts on Facebook and Tweet Deck.

East Valley Tribune Editorial Intern January 2016 - May 2016

I interviewed local business owners, fundraisers and officials for profiles and event
coverage. I also contributed to the arts section, Get Out, where I wrote play and movie
reviews, and interviewed actors and producers. I was also responsible for finding content,
and writing the blurbs, for event schedules in Get Out.

Ocotillo Living Magazine Editorial Intern February 2014 - August 2015

I produced content for community and business sections, and edited all sections of the
magazine. I also created the section, Ocotillos Original, which invited community
members to submit original artwork, home design or writing to the publication.

Education
Arizona State University Barrett, the Honors College Class of 2018
I will be receiving my B.A. from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass
Communication, with a minor in criminal justice/criminology.

Skills
I thrive when leading a group, working as a team member or working independently.
I am a thorough note taker and interviewer.
I know how to respectfully speak to people of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
I have beginners knowledge of Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, HTML coding and DSLR
shooting.
Awards
Society of Professional Journalists regional award in the Editorial Writing category -
2016
Society of Professional Journalists national finalist in the Editorial Writing category -
2016
Nominated for a Hearst award in the multimedia category - 2017