Sterling DuPre
Chattanooga
Summary
Dynamic news analyst and podcaster skilled in public speaking, fact-checking, and digital content creation. Proven ability to analyze trends and engage audiences effectively. Extensive political history both in commentary and engagement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
News Analyst and Podcaster
Publius Press
Lookout Mountain, TN
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted in-depth research on current events to enhance storytelling and audience understanding.
- Utilized media monitoring tools to track public sentiment and emerging narratives effectively.
- Presented findings to stakeholders, driving strategic decisions based on data-driven insights.
- Collaborated with the editorial team to ensure accuracy and consistency in news coverage.
- Collaborated with the editorial team to ensure accuracy and consistency in news coverage.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into a cohesive a cohesive a story for television or radio broadcast.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
- Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote news topics.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Provided constructive criticism to peers through regular performance evaluations, fostering an environment of continuous improvement within the newsroom.
- Pitched unique story ideas that aligned with editorial priorities during daily planning meetings with senior staff members.
- Enhanced news coverage by researching and analyzing complex issues in local, national, and international affairs.
- Participated in community outreach initiatives, representing the organization at public events and fostering positive relationships with local stakeholders.
- Maintained a thorough understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies to stay ahead of the competition in news coverage quality and delivery methods.
- Collaborated with editors and producers to develop content strategies that elevated the quality of news programming.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Managed digital platforms to disseminate news content effectively across multiple channels for maximum reach.
- Increased audience engagement with timely, accurate, and insightful reporting on breaking news events.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain a high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
Political Candidate
Self
East Ridge, TN
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Ran a competitive first-time campaign for School Board, earning 43% of the vote against a professionally backed opponent through grassroots efforts and direct voter engagement.
- Conducted extensive door-to-door canvassing, personally knocking on hundreds of doors after full-time work hours to connect with voters and understand community concerns.
- Built broad coalitions by personally interfacing with local political officials, bureaucrats, community organizers, and voters to build support and lasting relationships.
- Designed and executed a targeted text messaging campaign that successfully raised awareness and mobilized likely voters across the district.
- Planned and delivered numerous public speaking engagements, including answering unvetted audience questions and presenting speeches ranging from 30 seconds to 30 minutes.
- Self-taught political processes, strategy, and campaigning while developing persuasive communication skills and advocating effectively in a competitive environment.
- Demonstrated exceptional personal advocacy and relationship-building, generating meaningful community connections that extended beyond the election cycle.
Shipper
Publius Press
Lookout Mountain, TN
10.2012 - 02.2022
- Coordinated shipping logistics to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Oversaw packing processes, maintaining quality standards for outgoing orders.
- Operated warehouse management systems to track inventory levels and shipments.
- Trained new staff on shipping procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced shipping errors and delays.
- Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
- Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe working environment by following established workplace safety guidelines.
- Processed and restocked returns.
- Coordinated storage locations and product movements.
- Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations.
- Streamlined warehouse operations with the implementation of effective organization systems for easy product retrieval.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to minimize discrepancies between actual stock levels and system records.
- Improved shipping efficiency by optimizing packing procedures and inventory management.
- Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns regarding shipments quickly and effectively.
Retail Clerk
Rock City Gardens Inc
Lookout Mountain, GA
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experience and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, ensuring a seamless checkout experience.
- Trained new staff on store procedures and best practices for efficient operations.
- Implemented best practices for cash handling and end-of-day reconciliation processes.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized retail environment.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the checkout.
- Supported fellow employees during high-traffic periods or absences by stepping in where needed without hesitation.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, ensuring a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chattanooga Christian School
Chattanooga05-2012
HVAC Repair
Georgia Northwestern Technical Institute
Rome, GAGeneral Studies
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Political acumen: has a history of following and understanding nuanced political issues and landscape
- Ethical analysis
- Media literacy
- Fact-checking: Strong intuition for factual stories and an ability to quickly research details to sniff out inconsistencies
- Digital literacy: Extensive experience with various digital platforms both as a content producer and a user Personal experience with Facebook, Facebook Reels, Youtube, Youtube Shorts, TikTok, Twitter (Xcom), Reddit, and more
- Writing proficiency: Generates 100-150 word Executive Summaries of top political issues daily
- Current anffairs knowledge: understands top issue with ease only possible from constant immersion, follows political races, legislative developments, and judicial issues daily
- News monitoring: stays up to date with developing stories even during downtime Has a good sense of which stories will continue to develop and which will fizzle out
- Audience engagement
- Breaking news coverage: Ability to rapidly assess and summarize key issues within minutes of a breaking story
- Podcast production: 4 years of experience hosting a podcast, controlling flow, and avoiding dead air Experience managing audio/visual files Experience uploading and disseminating produced episodes for public consumption
- Time management: Extensive experience writing stories on a 2 hour deadline Extensive experience identifying podcast topics and recording episodes based on those topics same day
Timeline
Political Candidate
Self
11.2025 - 05.2026
News Analyst and Podcaster
Publius Press
03.2022 - Current
Retail Clerk
Rock City Gardens Inc
11.2012 - 01.2013
Shipper
Publius Press
10.2012 - 02.2022
HVAC Repair
Georgia Northwestern Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Chattanooga Christian School
General Studies
Chattanooga State Community College
Eagle Scout Award
Spent years practicing the Scout Oath and Law. Learned leadership skills as a patrol leader, organizing and disciplining younger scouts. Learned self-control and situational awareness. Earned merit badges and ranks on a time schedule, proved ability to complete Eagle Scout requirements before 18th birthday. Completed Eagle Scout project including 80+ hours of personal work time identifying a need, decaying community basketball court, fundraising to accomplish the task, and refurbishing the court by removing debris, repainting court lines, replacing backboards, and retarring the court.