Len Melisurgo
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M. David Goodwin
Lenny is a top-notched editor who is flawless in his organizational preparation. He is intimately familiar with New Jersey politics, understands the political, cultural and social landscapes that make the Garden State a special place. He is sensitive to readers' needs and a detailed word editor. He is willing to take on tasks that many would find either to overwhelming or tedious because of the magnitude of the project. Above all, Lenny is a good and compassionate friend and family man.
M. David Goodwin
Lenny is a top-notched editor who is flawless in his organizational preparation. He is intimately familiar with New Jersey politics, understands the political, cultural and social landscapes that make the Garden State a special place. He is sensitive to readers' needs and a detailed word editor. He is willing to take on tasks that many would find either to overwhelming or tedious because of the magnitude of the project. Above all, Lenny is a good and compassionate friend and family man.
M. David Goodwin
Lenny is a top-notched editor who is flawless in his organizational preparation. He is intimately familiar with New Jersey politics, understands the political, cultural and social landscapes that make the Garden State a special place. He is sensitive to readers' needs and a detailed word editor. He is willing to take on tasks that many would find either to overwhelming or tedious because of the magnitude of the project. Above all, Lenny is a good and compassionate friend and family man.
M. David Goodwin
Lenny is a top-notched editor who is flawless in his organizational preparation. He is intimately familiar with New Jersey politics, understands the political, cultural and social landscapes that make the Garden State a special place. He is sensitive to readers' needs and a detailed word editor. He is willing to take on tasks that many would find either to overwhelming or tedious because of the magnitude of the project. Above all, Lenny is a good and compassionate friend and family man.
Experience
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NJ Advance Media
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Reporter
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Nov 2015 - Present
Primarily covering the weather beat, focusing on New Jersey storms, weather trends and weather data. Also covering other New Jersey news as part of our Topics & Features team at NJ Advance Media.
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Web Producer | Digital Operations
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Sep 2014 - Oct 2015
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The Star-Ledger
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Online Editor
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May 2011 - Sep 2014
Responsible for overseeing the online news coverage for New Jersey's largest newspaper.
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News Editor
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Jan 2004 - Jul 2011
News editor at The Star-Ledger, New Jersey's largest news organization. Also wrote about reality television shows ("American Idol," "Survivor" and "America's Got Talent") for the Ledger's TV blog on nj.com. (www.nj.com/entertainment/tv)Former editor of Morristown Green, the Ledger's entertainment guide for the Morristown area.
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Regional News Editor
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Nov 1995 - Jan 2004
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News Reporter
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Feb 1990 - Oct 1995
Worked as a reporter in The Star-Ledger's Middlesex County news bureau, covering local politics, municipal news and breaking news, including several stories that gained national attention. (Edison pipeline explosion, Piscataway carjacking murder, Timmy Wiltsey disappearance, Woodbridge Center "car baby" case) Also served as an assistant bureau chief for more than four years.
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Education
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Rutgers University
B.A., Journalism
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