PETER CORBETT
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480-658-1020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Experienced writer with wide ranging communication skills. That includes content development for print and digital, social media, TV and radio interviews, copy editing and research. Quick learner, adaptive to new technology and a versatile team player.
HIGHLIGHTS
EMPLOYMENT
5/16 to 10/18 - Arizona Department of Transportation
Public information officer at ADOT’s Traffic Operations Center informing travelers via social media of statewide traffic conditions, writing news releases and blogs, plus sharing agency messaging via TV and radio interviews.
1/92 to 11/15 – Arizona Republic and Phoenix Gazette
Assigned beats included Glendale city hall reporter, covering Arizona Coyotes business dispute with the city. Previously worked as a reporter covering technology, real estate, tourism, transportation and sports-business. Assignments included coverage of Scottsdale real estate development and major events – Super Bowl, Barrett-Jackson car auction, Phoenix Open and Cactus League baseball.
3/84 to 12/91 – Scottsdale Progress
Promoted from education reporter to opinion page editor and then city editor, supervising a staff of eight reporters and directing daily news coverage.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in English Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona
ACTIVITIES
[email protected]
480-658-1020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Experienced writer with wide ranging communication skills. That includes content development for print and digital, social media, TV and radio interviews, copy editing and research. Quick learner, adaptive to new technology and a versatile team player.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Writing experience on an array of topics, including real estate, development, tourism, technology, transportation, education and sports-business
- Drafting news releases and blogs
- Training in media relations via Phoenix Fire Department/FEMA, Cary Pfeffer of ClearComm Consulting, APS PIO Symposium and iPhone video production
- Proficient in Microsoft Word with training in Excel and Power Point
- Expertise in Associated Press Style
- Sensible judgment and perspective learned as a journalist covering business and politics
EMPLOYMENT
5/16 to 10/18 - Arizona Department of Transportation
Public information officer at ADOT’s Traffic Operations Center informing travelers via social media of statewide traffic conditions, writing news releases and blogs, plus sharing agency messaging via TV and radio interviews.
1/92 to 11/15 – Arizona Republic and Phoenix Gazette
Assigned beats included Glendale city hall reporter, covering Arizona Coyotes business dispute with the city. Previously worked as a reporter covering technology, real estate, tourism, transportation and sports-business. Assignments included coverage of Scottsdale real estate development and major events – Super Bowl, Barrett-Jackson car auction, Phoenix Open and Cactus League baseball.
3/84 to 12/91 – Scottsdale Progress
Promoted from education reporter to opinion page editor and then city editor, supervising a staff of eight reporters and directing daily news coverage.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in English Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona
ACTIVITIES
- Created ontheroadarizona.com, an ongoing travel blog on Arizona back-road destinations. In its first year, Phoenix New Times selected it as the Best Arizona Travel Blog for 2016.
- Arizona Interscholastic Association official for high school basketball and baseball from 2006-to present.
