Profile: Eddie North-Hager

Assignment Date

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March 23, 2011

Apply to be Peer Review Editor

The Peer-Review editor has three main responsibilities – to ensure fair and accurate reporting, to be a second pair of eyes before a story is published and to be a sounding board as the reporter develops a story. At any time the Peer-Review editor can also report suspicious activities to Spot.Us.
September 27, 2010

Reporter/Researcher

The Reporter/Researcher will contribute their skills and expertise to the project by finding and interviewing key players and community members involved with Marlton Square as well as researching property records and contracts.

For pitch: Redevelopment Hell
June 29, 2010

Community Reporter

The community reporter will collect stories and photos from residents who remember Marlton Square the way it once was - a destination filled with 300 businesses - as well as nearby homeowners and apartment renters who have to deal with Marlton the way it is now - boarded up, covered with graffiti and home to less than a dozen businesses.

For pitch: Redevelopment Hell
June 29, 2010

Photographer

The photographer will document the happenings of Marlton Square, the state of the center, which businesses are currently open and the activities that go on throughout the week. The photographer will also illustrate the surrounding residential and business districts to give the reader context of where Marlton Square is located.

For pitch: Redevelopment Hell
June 29, 2010

Videographer

The videographer will create a short film using original work as well as contributions of video and photography from the team and community.

For pitch: Redevelopment Hell
June 29, 2010

Graphic Artist/Reporter

The graphic artist will create an interactive timeline, parcel map of Marlton Square and a graphic to explain redevelopment tax increment. The graphic artist will also be asked to help research and report the story.

For pitch: Redevelopment Hell
June 29, 2010

Lead reporter and co-editor

The lead reporter and co-editor will help coordinate the project, make assignments, lead contributors, conduct research as well as edit and assemble the final piece.

For pitch: Redevelopment Hell
June 29, 2010

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For pitch: Redevelopment Hell
June 28, 2010

Apply to be Peer Review Editor

The Peer-Review editor has three main responsibilities – to ensure fair and accurate reporting, to be a second pair of eyes before a story is published and to be a sounding board as the reporter develops a story. At any time the Peer-Review editor can also report suspicious activities to Spot.Us.
For pitch: Redevelopment Hell
May 18, 2010

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