Resumé
www.traciwhitephoto.com
personal e-mail: [email protected]
+0611741744
Groningen, The Netherlands
[Objective]
Freelancer journalist passionate about travel, LGBT rights, women's empowerment, equality of representation, the democratic necessity of a free press and access to information.
[Work Experience]
Traci White Media
Groningen, the Netherlands
September 2011 -- present
Owner
All-around media company offering services ranging from documentary and portrait photography to video work, copy editing, translations, voice overs and audio editing.
Word on the Wire
Groningen, The Netherlands
November 2017 - present
Founding member
A member of a team of experienced journalists with an extensive network in the Netherlands and the United States. Our first article about American ambassador Pete Hoekstra's family history was published in NRC.next and NRC. We thrive on getting to the bottom of every topic and creating stories through words, video, audio and photography, both online and in print.
The Northern Times
Groningen, The Netherlands
January 2018 - August 2019
Contributor (translator, writer, photographer)
The Northern Times is the first English-language news medium focused on the three northern Dutch provinces of Groningen, Drenthe and Friesland.
Universiteitskrant
Groningen, The Netherlands
January 2014 - May 2017
Freelance writer and international editor
Covering the international section and news along with photo reportages for the online publication of the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Daily News-Record
Harrisonburg, VA
March 2010 -- June 2011
Staff photographer
A member of an award-winning photo department with emphasis on studio work and sports coverage, in addition to daily enterprise work and long term photo stories.
The Danville Register & Bee
Danville, VA
September 2008 -- March 2010
Staff photographer
Working as the sole staff photographer for a 20,000 circulation daily publication in southern central Virginia. Creating daily photos for print edition, including features, breaking news, business profiles, life style, and heavy coverage of local sports. Prep basketball, football and baseball are emphasized, as well as biannual full weekend coverage of NASCAR races at Martinsville Speedway. Production and posting of multimedia projects with video, audio and still images. Occasionally responsible for articles, especially breaking news and features.
The Winston-Salem Journal
Winston-Salem, NC, USA
June 2008 -- August 2008
Intern
One of five staff photographers responsible for shooting sports, studio assignments, portraits, candid shots, multimedia packages, and documentary work. Editing and captioning are emphasized, as well as self-starting and being proactive in finding worthwhile stories.
The Daily Tar Heel
Chapel Hill, NC, USA
August 2007 -- December 2007
Assistant photo editor
One of four editors, responsible for a staff of 40 photographers. Assignment of staff photographers to stories (times, locations, and news peg) Edited photographs and captions for print edition and placed final images on InDesign page
Created slideshows for DTH Web site, provided coverage of special events and breaking news
The Daily Tar Heel
Chapel Hill, NC, USA
February 2007 – December 2007
Staff photographer
Covered local assignments for leading daily university newspaper. Worked with multiple desks within the newspaper to cover events, including sports, university, state and local, arts and features.
The ArtsCenter
Carrboro, NC, USA
Marketing Assistant
September 2005 — December 2007
Wrote radio advertisements, created promotional photography and maintained up-to-date information on non-profit arts organization's website. Maintained contacts with advertisers and donors.
Western Carolinian
Cullowhee, NC, USA
Staff writer
July 2004 -- May 2005
Wrote film reviews, performance previews, editorials, interviews and political analysis articles.
[Languages]
English (native)
Dutch (fluent - NT2I diploma recipient)
Spanish (sufficient)
[Education]
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
August 2005 - December 2007
Graduated, B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (semester abroad)
February 2005 — June 2005
English and American Studies
Western Carolina University
August 2003 - December 2004
English and Political Science
[Skills]
Wordpress
Photoshop
Final Cut Pro
Audacity
Microsoft Office
[Honors]
Third Place News, Virginia News Photographers Association, Second Quarter Clips Contest 2011
First Place General News, Region 3, National Press Photographers Association, April 2011
Third Place Feature/Multiple Picture, Region 3, National Press Photographers Association, April 2011
Second Place, 2010 Clip Contest, Virginia News Photographers Association
Third Place General News Photo, Region 3, National Press Photographers Association, November 2010
First Place Feature Photo, Virginia News Photographers Association Third Quarter Clips Contest 2010
Second Place Multiple, Virginia News Photographers Association Third Quarter Clips Contest 2010
Third Place Feature, Virginia News Photographers Association Second Quarter Clips Contest 2010
First Place News Photo, Virginia News Photographers Association Fourth Quarter Clips Contest 2009
Winner of March 2009 MegaAward for Best Community Photo
Winner of October 2009 MegaAward for Best Community Photo
Honorable Mention Multimedia Package in Best of Photojournalism 2008 (“On the Line”)
Don & Barbara Curtis grant recipient
personal e-mail: [email protected]
+0611741744
Groningen, The Netherlands
[Objective]
Freelancer journalist passionate about travel, LGBT rights, women's empowerment, equality of representation, the democratic necessity of a free press and access to information.
[Work Experience]
Traci White Media
Groningen, the Netherlands
September 2011 -- present
Owner
All-around media company offering services ranging from documentary and portrait photography to video work, copy editing, translations, voice overs and audio editing.
Word on the Wire
Groningen, The Netherlands
November 2017 - present
Founding member
A member of a team of experienced journalists with an extensive network in the Netherlands and the United States. Our first article about American ambassador Pete Hoekstra's family history was published in NRC.next and NRC. We thrive on getting to the bottom of every topic and creating stories through words, video, audio and photography, both online and in print.
The Northern Times
Groningen, The Netherlands
January 2018 - August 2019
Contributor (translator, writer, photographer)
The Northern Times is the first English-language news medium focused on the three northern Dutch provinces of Groningen, Drenthe and Friesland.
Universiteitskrant
Groningen, The Netherlands
January 2014 - May 2017
Freelance writer and international editor
Covering the international section and news along with photo reportages for the online publication of the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Daily News-Record
Harrisonburg, VA
March 2010 -- June 2011
Staff photographer
A member of an award-winning photo department with emphasis on studio work and sports coverage, in addition to daily enterprise work and long term photo stories.
The Danville Register & Bee
Danville, VA
September 2008 -- March 2010
Staff photographer
Working as the sole staff photographer for a 20,000 circulation daily publication in southern central Virginia. Creating daily photos for print edition, including features, breaking news, business profiles, life style, and heavy coverage of local sports. Prep basketball, football and baseball are emphasized, as well as biannual full weekend coverage of NASCAR races at Martinsville Speedway. Production and posting of multimedia projects with video, audio and still images. Occasionally responsible for articles, especially breaking news and features.
The Winston-Salem Journal
Winston-Salem, NC, USA
June 2008 -- August 2008
Intern
One of five staff photographers responsible for shooting sports, studio assignments, portraits, candid shots, multimedia packages, and documentary work. Editing and captioning are emphasized, as well as self-starting and being proactive in finding worthwhile stories.
The Daily Tar Heel
Chapel Hill, NC, USA
August 2007 -- December 2007
Assistant photo editor
One of four editors, responsible for a staff of 40 photographers. Assignment of staff photographers to stories (times, locations, and news peg) Edited photographs and captions for print edition and placed final images on InDesign page
Created slideshows for DTH Web site, provided coverage of special events and breaking news
The Daily Tar Heel
Chapel Hill, NC, USA
February 2007 – December 2007
Staff photographer
Covered local assignments for leading daily university newspaper. Worked with multiple desks within the newspaper to cover events, including sports, university, state and local, arts and features.
The ArtsCenter
Carrboro, NC, USA
Marketing Assistant
September 2005 — December 2007
Wrote radio advertisements, created promotional photography and maintained up-to-date information on non-profit arts organization's website. Maintained contacts with advertisers and donors.
Western Carolinian
Cullowhee, NC, USA
Staff writer
July 2004 -- May 2005
Wrote film reviews, performance previews, editorials, interviews and political analysis articles.
[Languages]
English (native)
Dutch (fluent - NT2I diploma recipient)
Spanish (sufficient)
[Education]
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
August 2005 - December 2007
Graduated, B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (semester abroad)
February 2005 — June 2005
English and American Studies
Western Carolina University
August 2003 - December 2004
English and Political Science
[Skills]
Wordpress
Photoshop
Final Cut Pro
Audacity
Microsoft Office
[Honors]
Third Place News, Virginia News Photographers Association, Second Quarter Clips Contest 2011
First Place General News, Region 3, National Press Photographers Association, April 2011
Third Place Feature/Multiple Picture, Region 3, National Press Photographers Association, April 2011
Second Place, 2010 Clip Contest, Virginia News Photographers Association
Third Place General News Photo, Region 3, National Press Photographers Association, November 2010
First Place Feature Photo, Virginia News Photographers Association Third Quarter Clips Contest 2010
Second Place Multiple, Virginia News Photographers Association Third Quarter Clips Contest 2010
Third Place Feature, Virginia News Photographers Association Second Quarter Clips Contest 2010
First Place News Photo, Virginia News Photographers Association Fourth Quarter Clips Contest 2009
Winner of March 2009 MegaAward for Best Community Photo
Winner of October 2009 MegaAward for Best Community Photo
Honorable Mention Multimedia Package in Best of Photojournalism 2008 (“On the Line”)
Don & Barbara Curtis grant recipient
