Alessandra Malito
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Ellen Thompson, CPT, FNS, FMS
To say Alessandra is an enterprise reporter would be an understatement. There really must be a stronger term. But until I can put my finger on it, I will simply detail what makes her one of the most impressive young reporters I have had the pleasure of working with. During the years I have known Alessandra, she has always operated on a rock solid foundation comprised of impeccable editorial judgment and unforgiving accuracy. I have since witnessed her transform into a conscientious journalist, who has a knack for source building and crafting objective articles. Alessandra asks the questions some reporters may not have thought to ask, or even worse, to scared to ask.
Frank Posillico
Alessandra is a star reporter and can find a story in sometimes even the hardest circumstances. After working with her at The Statesman, I have seen Alessandra follow a story for months on the closing of the Southampton campus. She spent a great amount of time on that piece and was able to write a concise story about the decision process that the administration took to close the campus and captured the great controversy surrounding the closure. She is dogged and resourceful, and she will not stop until she gets her story.
Ellen Thompson, CPT, FNS, FMS
To say Alessandra is an enterprise reporter would be an understatement. There really must be a stronger term. But until I can put my finger on it, I will simply detail what makes her one of the most impressive young reporters I have had the pleasure of working with. During the years I have known Alessandra, she has always operated on a rock solid foundation comprised of impeccable editorial judgment and unforgiving accuracy. I have since witnessed her transform into a conscientious journalist, who has a knack for source building and crafting objective articles. Alessandra asks the questions some reporters may not have thought to ask, or even worse, to scared to ask.
Frank Posillico
Alessandra is a star reporter and can find a story in sometimes even the hardest circumstances. After working with her at The Statesman, I have seen Alessandra follow a story for months on the closing of the Southampton campus. She spent a great amount of time on that piece and was able to write a concise story about the decision process that the administration took to close the campus and captured the great controversy surrounding the closure. She is dogged and resourceful, and she will not stop until she gets her story.
Ellen Thompson, CPT, FNS, FMS
To say Alessandra is an enterprise reporter would be an understatement. There really must be a stronger term. But until I can put my finger on it, I will simply detail what makes her one of the most impressive young reporters I have had the pleasure of working with. During the years I have known Alessandra, she has always operated on a rock solid foundation comprised of impeccable editorial judgment and unforgiving accuracy. I have since witnessed her transform into a conscientious journalist, who has a knack for source building and crafting objective articles. Alessandra asks the questions some reporters may not have thought to ask, or even worse, to scared to ask.
Frank Posillico
Alessandra is a star reporter and can find a story in sometimes even the hardest circumstances. After working with her at The Statesman, I have seen Alessandra follow a story for months on the closing of the Southampton campus. She spent a great amount of time on that piece and was able to write a concise story about the decision process that the administration took to close the campus and captured the great controversy surrounding the closure. She is dogged and resourceful, and she will not stop until she gets her story.
Ellen Thompson, CPT, FNS, FMS
To say Alessandra is an enterprise reporter would be an understatement. There really must be a stronger term. But until I can put my finger on it, I will simply detail what makes her one of the most impressive young reporters I have had the pleasure of working with. During the years I have known Alessandra, she has always operated on a rock solid foundation comprised of impeccable editorial judgment and unforgiving accuracy. I have since witnessed her transform into a conscientious journalist, who has a knack for source building and crafting objective articles. Alessandra asks the questions some reporters may not have thought to ask, or even worse, to scared to ask.
Frank Posillico
Alessandra is a star reporter and can find a story in sometimes even the hardest circumstances. After working with her at The Statesman, I have seen Alessandra follow a story for months on the closing of the Southampton campus. She spent a great amount of time on that piece and was able to write a concise story about the decision process that the administration took to close the campus and captured the great controversy surrounding the closure. She is dogged and resourceful, and she will not stop until she gets her story.
Experience
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MarketWatch
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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100 - 200 Employee
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Retirement reporter
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Feb 2019 - Present
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Personal Finance reporter
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Sep 2016 - Feb 2019
I cover personal finance, such as savings, debts, current events as it pertains to consumers' wallets, as well as retirement.
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InvestmentNews
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technology reporter
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Feb 2015 - Sep 2016
Report on technology in financial advising, including software, apps, social media and robo-tech; attend conferences and meet with advisers; analyze data. Report on technology in financial advising, including software, apps, social media and robo-tech; attend conferences and meet with advisers; analyze data.
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The Wall Street Journal
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Reporter
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Mar 2014 - Jan 2015
Cover New York City stories for the Metropolis blog, take pictures and edit audio. Cover New York City stories for the Metropolis blog, take pictures and edit audio.
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The New York Times
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Transcriber
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Sep 2013 - Jan 2015
Transcribe interviews for the Lens blog.
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Lens Blog intern
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
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InvestmentNews
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Assigned and report business stories. Assigned and report business stories.
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NBC News
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
Write U.S. and World news stories for NBCNews.com Write U.S. and World news stories for NBCNews.com
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Queens Chronicle
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Queens, NY
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Freelance Writer
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Dec 2012 - Feb 2014
Wrote stories for the weekly Queens paper on a variety of topics including community board meetings and anything to do with a number of the borough's many neighborhoods. Wrote stories for the weekly Queens paper on a variety of topics including community board meetings and anything to do with a number of the borough's many neighborhoods.
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Society of Professional Journalists at Stony Brook University
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Stony Brook University
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President
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May 2012 - May 2013
Plan events and panels, discuss topics related to journalism, network with other journalists Plan events and panels, discuss topics related to journalism, network with other journalists
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Newsday Media Group
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
Cover local stories for the website, take photos and video Cover local stories for the website, take photos and video
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The Statesman
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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News Editor
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Sep 2010 - May 2012
I cover the news, assign stories, edit stories, layout, do special sections and always try to make the paper just a little bit better each time in the process I cover the news, assign stories, edit stories, layout, do special sections and always try to make the paper just a little bit better each time in the process
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Long Islander
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Huntington, NY
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Intern
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May 2007 - Jan 2012
I write local news, arts & entertainment, sports and other features as an intern since I was a sophomore in high school. I write local news, arts & entertainment, sports and other features as an intern since I was a sophomore in high school.
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Freelance Writer
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May 2007 - May 2011
Cover stories of high school sports for Long Island and New York City Cover stories of high school sports for Long Island and New York City
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Student Assistant
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Work in the office and help with day to day tasks and projects. Work in the office and help with day to day tasks and projects.
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Various editorial positions
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Sep 2005 - Jun 2009
Held various editorial positions for the high school newspaper, created their first website Held various editorial positions for the high school newspaper, created their first website
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Intern
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2009 - 2009
Morning radio show; cut audio files for the air; help at events; day to day tasks. Morning radio show; cut audio files for the air; help at events; day to day tasks.
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Education
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The American College of Financial Services
ChFC -
2013 - 2014
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Master's degree, Business Reporting -
2016 - 2017
Boston University
Certified Financial Planning program, Financial Planning and Services -
2015 - 2016
City University of New York-Hunter College
Certificate in Finance and Accounting -
2009 - 2013
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
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