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Molly McGinn
mollymcginn@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications
Award-winning writer and journalist, child development expert, pinko marketer, interactive & multimedia product developer, and documentary filmmaker.
King’s English Content Director 2008 – 2009
Writer and online media strategist. Managing Editor of a leadership develop magazine “100th Monkey;” and assistant producer for ArtBeat 2009, an annual arts event in May that hopes to bring a spirit of collaboration to the local arts organizations, as well as provide a stage for our emerging local artists.
The Dotmatrix Project Assistant Producer 2008 – 2009
A monthly show that brings together local bands, photographers, and filmmakers to document one evening’s performance.
Kindermusik International Senior Writer – 2002 to 2008
- Combine child development research, creative play activities, video clips, and music downloads into one interactive enewsletter for Kindermusik famillies called Tune In.
- Produced documentary film in multiple locations to tell one story about five extraordinary Kindermusik Educators. Published the video on YouTube to foster community.
- Created the initial Kindermusik blog which led to the training of a couple hundred Educators on the community power of blogging and modern Web services.
- Research various angles of Universal Pre-K and child development issues, trends, and current events to establish Kindermusik’s marketing program.
News & Record
General Assignment Reporter – 2000-2002
Covered City Council, courts, and neighborhood stories, as well as national stories with a local impact.
News & Observer
Journalism Intern – 1999
General assignment stories and breaking news.
Assistant to the Managing Editor – 1997-1999
Education
Elon University 1992-1996
Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Creative Writing
Minor in Art and Jazz studies
Awards
- Amie Street Top 50 Best Albums of the Year, 2007 – “Girl with Slingshot.”
- Audience Choice, 2006 – For soundtrack and film production in the 48 Hour Film Festival.
- Distinguished Achievement Award, 2004 – For Excellence in Educational Publishing, project Tune In.
- Distinguished Achievement Award Finalist, 2003 – For Excellence in Educational Publishing, project Tune In.
- Community Journalism Award, 2002 – For covering a series of oral histories on black history in High Point, NC.
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