Nicholas Jackson

 

Publications

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Work Experience

  1. Texas Monthly Blog Contributor 01/2008 - present ( > 2 yrs )

    Contributed numerous articles on various election-related issues.

  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica Blog Contributor 01/2008 - present ( > 2 yrs )

    Contributed articles of moderate length on architecture, arts and culture.

  3. Chicago Unzipped Editor-in-Chief 05/2006 - present ( > 3 yrs )

    Responsible for all second- and third-edition content; Oversaw production of Chicago Unzipped, an innovative guidebook to the city created entirely by college students and accompanying Web site, www.chicagounzipped.com; Maintained staff of approx. 150 editors, writers, photographers and designers at several universities; Over 6,000 copies sold.

  4. Texas Monthly Editorial/New Media Intern 01/2008 - 03/2008 ( 2 mons )

    Developed ‘Recipe’ and ‘Out & About’ newsletters for subscribers; Wrote, updated, fact-checked and published new media content; Transcribed interviews for senior editor; Moderated user forum and blog comments.

  5. Encyclopaedia Britannica Editorial Intern 06/2007 - 08/2007 ( 2 mons )

    Updated world population data in consultation with Geography editors; Converted, edited and expanded pop culture biographies for the core department; Assisted with research and writing for timeline project; Worked on Web development.

Education

  1. Northwestern University Bachelor of Science in Journalism (BSJ) 2009

    Concentration: Magazine Print Journalism; Focus: Editing; Elective Concentration: Art History; Social Science Concentration: Psychology. Journalism classes include: Reporting and Writing the News; Enterprise Reporting in Diverse Communities; Journalism Residency: Magazine Presentation; Journalism Residency: Magazine Writing; The Press, The Pentagon & The Public; The Past, Present & Future of News; Magazine Writing; Magazine Editing.

  2. Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy High School Diploma 2005

    State-funded public school in Aurora, Illinois, with an acceptance rate currently at 20%-25%. Funding totals approximately $28,000/year per student.