Sue Washburn

Quick Resume

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE

Sue has been working as a freelance writer and editor since 2000. Her clients include The Thoughtful Christian, Redstone Presbytery, Presbyterians Today Magazine, The Ellis School, Apple Hill Playhouse, Pittsburgh Parent magazine and other media outlets. As a freelancer Sue does the following:

• Generate ideas for articles, newsletters and brochures
• Write text for newspapers, magazines, newsletters and brochures 
• Assign, edit and layout text for brochures, newsletters and magazines
• Oversee design, printing and distribution of print products

MEDIA EXPERIENCE

Sue spent five years working in Pittsburgh radio as a talk show producer, news writer and reporter for various stations including KDKA, WSHH and WJPA. She also spent time flying in circles in an airplane over the city of Pittsburgh reporting on traffic to various radio stations.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Sue has also devoted several years to working with high school youth, both as a public school teacher and a church volunteer. In this capacity, she has taught English, Video Production and directed several theatrical presentations.

AWARDS

2006 Gold Award: Pittsburgh Parent; "Dealing with Overweight Kids," Sue Washburn, writer; Pat Poshard, editor
Judges description: A first-person opening provides authenticity to this helpful and hopeful report on causes and solutions to child obesity. A mother willing to be this honest about such a pervasive problem earns respect.

2005 Bronze Award: Pittsburgh Parent; "Kids Exploring the Environment," Sue Washburn, writer; Pat Poshard, editor
Judge's Description: Good reporters know there is no substitute for firsthand observation, as the writer proves with a "take-me-there" lead from Mrs. Lokay's fourth-grade classroom. I can almost hear the "rhythmic drone of the earthmovers" and smell the freshly-laid asphalt. Added kudos for the helpful section on ways parents can teach their children to learn about their own environment.

Other Awards