Daniel E. Higgins
Buffalo, NY 14222
danhiggins@gmail.com
(716) 997-3991
Education
Goucher College, Towson, MD 2012 (anticipated)
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction
Thesis: The Cabin in the Woods, a narrative nonfiction, investigative account of the disappearance of 11-year-old Jaliek Rainwalker and the institutions who failed him.
SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY 1999
Bachelor of Arts in English
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Attended 1993-1994
Journalism major
Teaching Experience
The University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Adjunct Instructor, 2010 – present
English 201, Spring 2011: Advanced Writing I
English 101, Fall 2010: Introduction to Writing
SUNY Albany, Albany, NY
Adjunct Instructor, 2007-2008
Magazine Writing, Spring 2008
Interviewing for Journalists, Fall 2007
Professional Experience
Line Producer, 2011-Present
YNN Buffalo
Produce eight, daily 30-minute newscasts for 24-hour news station. Write and approve scripts. Develop story ideas with reporters and assignment editors. Coordinate daily tapings between studio and off-site control room.
Freelance editor and editorial consultant, 2009- present
Work with early-stage and established companies to help build a web presence from scratch. Manage and create content based on my own proposals or creative direction from client. Edit and write internal and external communications. Provide editing, line editing, copy editing, and general writing coaching and advice.
bp Magazine, 2011
Editor
Assign and edit all editorial content for quarterly publication about bipolar disorder. Offer editorial guidance to 20 freelance writers, including nine regular columnists. Work with publisher and writers developing story ideas, editorial direction, and magazine policy. Help shape content from idea through multiple revisions. Follow production schedule. Stay within magazine budget.
Demand Media, 2010 — present
Copy editor
Copy edit online articles written by primarily new writers. Suggest revisions, edit for AP style and SEO, approve final drafts for publication.
The Times Union, Albany, New York 2004-2009
Columnist, investigative reporter, business reporter
Conceived and developed investigative column focused on government watchdog and consumer protection stories. Developed companion blog that averaged 50,000 page views per month. Shot and edited still photos and video. Wrote and managed investigative projects. Wrote features and general assignment stories.
The Post-Star, Glens Falls, New York, 2002-2004
Business reporter
Produced business news and features stories.
The Ithaca Journal, Ithaca, NY, 2000-2002
Staff writer.
Covered local politics, crime, and general assignment.
Eagle Broadcasting, Ithaca, NY, 1999-2001
News Director
Managed staff of three reporters. Handled logistics and problem solving related to providing news content for four radio stations simultaneously.
B and B Broadcasting, Canton, NY, 1996-1997
News director
Co-host of morning program. Provided news content for two stations.
WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY, Spring 1993
Intern
Awards
New York State Associated Press, Features Writing, Third Place, 2005
New York State Associated Press, Business Writing, Third Place and Honorable Mention, 2004
Sylvia Angus Award for Creative Writing, 1999
