Andy

McWhorter

Experience
The Crimson White
University of Alabama

Editor-in-Chief 
December 2014 May 2015
Managed a staff of more than 80 students to produce a
10,000-circulation paper serving the University of Alabama and
surrounding community four days a week in print and every day
online. Had ultimate oversight over all editorial decisions.

Production Editor 
April 2014 December 2014
Oversaw all major writing operations of the paper. Served as a
member of the editorial board.

Assistant News Editor 

October 2013 April 2014
Managed a team of writers, edited articles and wrote breaking and
investigative news pieces.

Staff Reporter 
May 2013 October 2013
Wrote two or more articles per week for the news desk.

Contributing Writer 

Contact Information

Website:AndyMcWhorter.com
Email:aamcwhorter@gmail.com
Phone Number:

(205) 613-1210

Twitter:@AndyMcWhorter

B-Metro Magazine
Birmingham, Alabama

Education
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Bachelor of Arts
May 2015, Cum Laude

Majors: English, History

Minor: Blount Undergraduate Initiative (Liberal Arts)

Honors and Programs

Blackburn Institute
University of Alabama

2014 Present
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

English Honors Program

University of Alabama

2013 2015
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Deans and Presidents Lists

2012 2015
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Blount Undergraduate Initiative
2011 2015
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Skills

News judgment
Leadership experience
Ability to work well on tight deadlines
Proficiency:
Social media
Microsoft Office
Online content management systems
Photography
French language

August 2011 May 2015

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

May 2012 July 2013

Contributing Writer
Profiled and reviewed both local and visiting musical artists for
shows, festivals and album releases.

4 Day Weekends 
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

July 2014 Present

Featured Contributor
Developed, researched and wrote long-form features and profiles,
including cover stories.

You Hear This? 

Birmingham, Alabama

August 2011 April 2012

September 2012 April 2013

Executive Editor and Founder

Created a website of nightlife, music and culture in Tuscaloosa.

Weld for Birmingham 

Birmingham, Alabama

December 2011 August 2012

Assistant Editor of Weld Local 

May 2012 August 2012
Assisted editing Weld Local, a blog covering Birmingham
businesses and social issues.

Contributing Writer 

The Birmingham Weekly 

Birmingham, Alabama

December 2011 August 2012

Summer 2010 Summer 2011

Editorial Assistant 
May 2011 August 2011
Wrote and edited news articles, features, cover stories and briefs;
oversaw events calendars and wrote an events preview column.

Editorial Intern
July 2010 May 2011
Reported on a variety of local environmental, social and political
issues. Wrote weekly briefs.