Nathan Cain has ten years experience as a professional communicator. He has worked for newspapers in Georgia and North Carolina and in public relations for the State of Georgia. He has a bachelor’s in English from Presbyterian College and a Master’s in mass communication from the University of Georgia.
Work History
- July 2007- Present - Public Relations and Information Specialist II for Georgia DJJ, Decatur, GA
Responsibilities include:
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Writing speeches
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Writing, editing, and laying out the agency's quarterly newsletter
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Assisting in the agency’s crisis communications
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Updating the agency Web site
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Writing and disseminating press releases and official statements
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Assisting with preparation for meetings of the Board of Juvenile Justice
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Answering customer service requests from the public
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Answering questions from the media
- June 2006- June 2007- Writer for the Western Carolina Business Journal, Asheville, NC
Responsibilities included:
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Writing stories on all aspects of business
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Writing for a bi-weekly video podcast
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Compiling, editing and proofreading briefs and lists
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Editorial writing
- May 2005- April 2006 - Regional Reporter for The Albany Herald, Albany, GA
Responsibilities included:
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Covering breaking news in a 25 county area
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Day to day beat coverage of Lee County, one of the 10 fastest growing counties in Georgia
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Writing long form Sunday pieces on economics and government
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Dec. 2001-Aug. 2003-Staff Writer for The Covington News, Covington, GA
Responsibilities included:
- Reporting on county government, municipal government and court beats
- Photography
- Copy editing
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July 2001-Nov. 2001— Staff Writer for The Rockdale Neighbor, Conyers, GA
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Sept. 2000-June 2001— Staff Writer for The Madisonian, Madison, GA
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Aug. 1999-Aug. 2000— Freelance Writer, various publications, Asheville, NC