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Title:
Reporter, Field Producer, Writer
Location:
Twentynine Palms, California
Education:
BA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California (2000-2003); Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities from Mount San Jacinto Jr. College (1997-2000)
Expertise:
Entertainment, Travel, Health & Fitness, Non-Profit Industries, Media Relations
Experience:
With over two decades of experience, Heather Newgen is a seasoned reporter, field producer, and writer specializing in the entertainment, travel, health & fitness, and non-profit industries. She has a proven track record in writing, reporting, and producing, having worked with notable publications and online platforms such as Eat This Not That! Health, Mtime.com, InStyle Magazine, Wonderwall/MSN, Fandango, ComingSoon.net, and Life & Style Weekly Magazine. Heather's work includes covering breaking news, true crime, trending news stories, personal finance, health & fitness, TV, film, and entertainment. She is also the founder of The Voluntourist, where she creates compelling storytelling that's impactful and inspiring.
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