William Crockett
Seattle based freelance journalist
ABOUT
Currently, I am a language assistant at a Spanish vocational school in Madrid, Spain. I am interested in furthering my teaching career around the world to gain experience and perspective. Previously, I worked as a freelance journalist while pursuing my education at the University of Washington. My areas of expertise include music-centered newsmaking, social activism writing and multimedia communication. I have years of experience working with various publications and media outlets, covering news stories, writing articles, and creating content for different platforms.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
I have a wide range of skills and expertise that enable me to produce high-quality content for different mediums. My skills include but are not limited to:
- Research and analysis
- Interviewing and fact-checking
- Writing and editing
- Multimedia content creation
- Social media management
JOURNALISTIC EXPERIENCE
Jun 2023 - Jun 2024
Staff Writer at Washington Blues Society's Blues Letter
Nov-Dec 2022
Freelance Writer at The Seattle Medium
Jan 2021-Jan 2022
Staff Writer at Husky Media Group
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Journalism and Public Interest Communication
Minor: Environmental Studies
Graduated Jun 2024
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Annual University of Washington Dean’s List
- Pioneer Award for Community Journalism recipient
- Jody Deering Nyquist Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research recipient