Matthew Robare
Regional Rail Communications Director at TransitMatters- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Latin Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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TransitMatters
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Rail Communications Director
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May 2020 - Present
In charge of managing communications for Regional Rail advocacy -- writing op-eds, communicating with reporters, assisting with communications strategy and assisting with writing and editing white papers as part of promoting better rail service in Greater Boston. In charge of managing communications for Regional Rail advocacy -- writing op-eds, communicating with reporters, assisting with communications strategy and assisting with writing and editing white papers as part of promoting better rail service in Greater Boston.
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The American Conservative
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Nov 2013 - Present
Regular contributor to The American Conservative, especially their New Urbs section. Regular contributor to The American Conservative, especially their New Urbs section.
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Casino Boston
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor In Chief
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Nov 2016 - Jan 2019
I write and edit Casino Boston, a monthly, print-only publication covering the construction of Wynn Resort's $2.4 billion Encore Boston Harbor resort and casino. I have to go to meetings of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and various meetings in Everett, MA. I also do photography for the publication. I write and edit Casino Boston, a monthly, print-only publication covering the construction of Wynn Resort's $2.4 billion Encore Boston Harbor resort and casino. I have to go to meetings of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and various meetings in Everett, MA. I also do photography for the publication.
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GateHouse Media New England
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporter
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Apr 2013 - Jan 2019
I write local news for The West Roxbury Transcript, a WickedLocal newspaper. I've also infrequently written for The Allston-Brighton Tab, one of its sister publications. I write local news for The West Roxbury Transcript, a WickedLocal newspaper. I've also infrequently written for The Allston-Brighton Tab, one of its sister publications.
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Urban Liberty
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Australia
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Retail
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Journalist
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
Reporting on urban development and transportation in Greater Boston. Urban Liberty has 31 followers and has received 22,786 visitors. Half of those visits were made this year. Reporting on urban development and transportation in Greater Boston. Urban Liberty has 31 followers and has received 22,786 visitors. Half of those visits were made this year.
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Reporter
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Feb 2012 - Jun 2013
I reported on town government and events. I covered the town's illegal deficit problems, the hiring of a new public school superintendent, the acrimonious debates in the Board of Selectmen and bomb scares at the high school and local mall. I reported on town government and events. I covered the town's illegal deficit problems, the hiring of a new public school superintendent, the acrimonious debates in the Board of Selectmen and bomb scares at the high school and local mall.
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Massachusetts Daily Collegian
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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News writer
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Massachusetts Daily CollegianCovered 2010 state representative electionCovered the search for a new UMass presidentCovered science issues Massachusetts Daily CollegianCovered 2010 state representative electionCovered the search for a new UMass presidentCovered science issues
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The Massachusetts Daily Collegian
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial and Opinion Editor
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Sep 2010 - May 2011
Massachusetts Daily Collegian, University of Massachusetts AmherstResponsible for fulfilling editorial mission of a free, independent, student-oriented, interactive and engaged opinion section for New England's largest college daily newspaperIncreased staff size from 15 dedicated writers to 30Managed a staff of 40Integrated podcasts, audio slideshows and videoIncreased student engagement both in print and online
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Arts Writer
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Sep 2008 - May 2011
I wrote film, theater and drink reviews, casting a critical eye on popular culture with acerbic wit and a belief in aesthetic standards.
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Assistant Editorial and Opinion Editor
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Oct 2009 - May 2010
Assisted in overseeing the production of the daily Ed/Op content for New England's largest collegiate daily newspaper.
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Education
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism