Dillon Seckington
Media
Education
Bachelors in English - creative writing
University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg, Missouri
Bachelors in digital media production - digital journalism
University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg, Missouri
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Graduated Winter 2023
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Graduated Winter 2023
Experience
Muleskinner / Opinions Editor
August 2021 - May 2023 Warrensburg, Mo.
Leads the Opinions section with reporters and edited stories for both print and online coverage.
Muleskinner / Features Editor
January 2022 - May 2023 Warrensburg, Mo.
Leads the features section with reporters and edited stories for both print and online coverage.
Warrensburg Star-Journal / Intern Reporter
June 2022 - August 2022 Warrensburg, Mo.
Reported on local news, features, and other aspects of Warrensburg for print and online coverage through photography and writing.
Emcee / Author Talk UCM
October 2022 Warrensburg, Mo.
Chosen to emcee and lead discussion with an event with a historic member of the first U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball team Millie Barnes, and author Andrew Maraniss.
Co Editor-In-Chief / Arcade Magazine
August 2022 - May 2022 Warrensburg, Mo.
Used experience from other editing positions to edit the 16th edition of Arcade Literary Magazine.
Web Production Manager / Arcade Magazine
August 2022 - May 2022 Warrensburg, Mo.
Designed and published the 16th Arcade Literary Magazine online edition.
Intern / Steel City Media
May 2023 - Present Kansas City, Mo.
Worked with employees at SCM to promote local events, concerts, etc. through local radio stations in Kansas City.
Awards
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Best of SNO - "Rap, Roommates and a Future in Music
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Outstanding Student Leader x2 - University of Central Missouri
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MCMA Honorable Mention -Entertainment / Music Review
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UCM Officer of the Year
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MCMA Best Overall Opinions Section