Staff Writer
Forkast News
Remote
09.2022 - Current
- 88 bylines
- Write daily breaking news shorts, and longer feature articles
- Conduct in-depth research, investigation and interviews for Forkast+, the news outlet's exclusive subscriber content
Dylan Jay Butts
Journalist
Hong Kong SAR
Summary
Determined and flexible reporter with the efficiency to cover breaking news and the investigative skills to for in-depth feature articles. Since beginning my journalism career in late 2021, I have published over 150 articles across 3 publications . Prior to journalism, I built a professional foundation in the renewable energy and affordable housing industries.
Work History
Writing Tutor/Editor (part-time)
Weave News (Nonprofit)
Remote
08.2021 - Current
- Lead and mentor University students accepted to the Glocal Exchange Grant in investigating, reporting, and writing stories during their abroad semester
Graduate Trainee
NBC News
Remote
06.2022 - 08.2022
- 17 bylines
- Rotate between work with social media desk, dotcom desk, and news planning desk (I month each)
- Pitched video and stories for NBC's Morning News Now Headlines
Production Intern
Forkast News
Remote
01.2022 - 07.2022
- 43 bylines
- Produce breaking news stories
- Conduct industry research and production planning
Business Desk
SCMP
Hong Kong SAR
12.2021 - 01.2022
- 13 bylines
- Pitch, write, and publish news stories for SCMP Business
- Monitor primary sources, attend press conferences, conduct interviews for developing stories
Education
M.D. - Journalism
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR 09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics Major, Math & Government Minors
St. Lawrence University
Canton NY 08.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Investigative research
Timeline
Staff Writer
Forkast News
09.2022 - Current
Graduate Trainee
NBC News
06.2022 - 08.2022
Production Intern
Forkast News
01.2022 - 07.2022
Business Desk
SCMP
12.2021 - 01.2022
M.D. - Journalism
The University of Hong Kong
09.2021 - 05.2022
Writing Tutor/Editor (part-time)
Weave News (Nonprofit)
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Economics Major, Math & Government Minors
St. Lawrence University
08.2015 - 05.2019
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
years of post-secondary education
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