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Welcome to my journalism and public relations work webpage

My name is Jack Timothy Harrison and I am a recent graduate of Michigan State University, where I studied journalism, public relations and political theory & constitutional democracy.

Included on this webpage is my work experience specifically in journalism and public relations. To view my complete resume and links to my portfolio, please view the tabs in the upper corner.

For questions or comments please reach out to me at my personal link: https://linqapp.com/jack_harrison

I also encourage you to view my LinkedIn & follow me on Twitter. You can also email me at harr1565@msu.edu.

Journalism Roles

Correspondent, Capital News Service (2022 - 2023)

Statewide bylines including The Detroit News, Bridge, MIRS, among others

Staff writer & reporter, East Lansing Info (2020 - 2021)

Staff writer & reporter, Spartan Newsroom (2021)

Managing editor & staff writer, Michigan GOP Youth Newsletter (2019 - 2020)

This newsletter reported on political events to 8,000 readers

Workshop attendee, MIPA Summer Workshop (2017-2019)

MIPA is the association of high school publications in Michigan that offers workshops and awards

Editor & staff writer, Huron High School Emery (2016 - 2019)

This was my high school newspaper

Last Articles

Blue-collar suicides focus of state prevention effort | Bridge MichiganMental health problems, especially suicides, are significantly higher among blue-collar workers compared with other occupations, according to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

Local ballot proposals create complex cannabis environmentCANNABIS CULTURE: The results of Michigan’s local ballot proposals to legalize retail...

Missaukee County Residents Devastated by Passage of Proposal 3 - American Communities ProjectDemocratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won reelection in Michigan by 10 points, but not with the help of Missaukee County (Working Class Country), which turned out for Republican Tudor Dixon at the highest percentage of any county at 71%. For the number of Missaukee residents upset with Gov. Whitmer during the pandemic, the issue of abortion […]

Addressing Disability Complaints a Top Priority for Civil Rights DepartmentDisability discrimination complaints to the Department of Civil Rights now outpace complaints based on race. The department wants to ramp up its enforcement of legal protections and increase public education and awareness.

Local trial court funding endangered as Michigan Supreme Court ruling loomsLocal criminal court funding in Michigan remains uncertain as a deadline next year approaches that could eliminate a major source of money.

Advocates hope for big year for renewable energyLANSING — Energy advocates are seeking to increase Michigan solar and wind power following an average year for the state’s renewable energy production.

Students, MSU Officials Weigh in on Couch Burnings, Property Destruction in East LansingWhile ELPD and MSU officials promise repercussions for burning couches and vandalism, MSU students tell ELi's Jack Timothy Harrison how they view Saturday's postgame events. The gap is clear.

Public Relations Roles

Student Practitioner, Martin Waymire (2022)

A top Lansing based public relations firm with a focus in public policy

Public Relations Chair and Spokesperson,

Michigan Federation of College Republicans (2020-2022)

Statewide federation of college republican chapters at Michigan universities

Student Ambassador, James Madison College (2021-2022)

Spokesperson to prospective and incoming students

Communications Director, MSU College Republicans (2020-2022)

Managed internal communications with chapters and external communications with media

Parting words from two student practitioners - Martin WaymireJack Harrison One of the speakers in the first class I took for my public relations minor was Kathy Barks Hoffman, a now retired vice president and consultant at Martin Waymire. She told us about Martin Waymire’s work and clients, and I asked questions. Class ended that day, and I went about my week. A […]

Journalism Awards

Mary Gardner Scholar, MSU (2023)

For the top-10 students in the School of Journalism

Kappa Tau Alpha Inductee, MSU (2021)

For students in the top 10% of the class in the School of Journalism

Top Writer and Reporter in Michigan, MIPA (2019)

All seniors across the state were eligible to apply

All State Journalism Staff, MIPA (2019)

1st Place Feature Columnist, MIPA (2019)

This was a column I started in 2017, first receiving an honorable mention

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