Maria Benevento

Experienced freelance writer with nearly 30 years in newspaper industry

PR professional with background in newspaper reporting and college instruction

Experienced reporter covering Kansas statehouse news and political developments.

Local reporting and audience engagement in Columbia, MO

Local government coverage in the Kansas City area across state lines

Breaking news editing with focus on local and regional news content

Election administration and suburban politics coverage

Investigative reporting focused on in-depth local issues in Kansas City

Architecture, engineering, and special sections coverage in Kansas City business.

Focus on news and stories relevant to Kansas City and surrounding areas

Field reporting and news coverage in Southeastern Ohio broadcasting

Public radio production and reporting focused on Kansas City region

Multimedia journalism with experience as real-time editor in Omaha, Nebraska

Experienced reporter and multimedia journalist with a decade in TV news industry

Experienced journalist known for integrity and insightful reporting at Kansas City Business Journal.

Media pitches, press releases, website and newsletter copy, email marketing copy

Police, nonprofits, and engineering coverage with news direction expertise

Editorial content and production for education association

News reporting focused on Kansas City Metro area and local stories

Missouri politics and government coverage

Founder and Owner of Cate Marian Content Strategies, LLC. Experienced front-page reporter for a 40,000-circulation regional newspaper north of Boston. Oversaw content platform and daily e-newsletter for Promax's 'Daily Brief'.

School and features reporting focused on local community and education topics

Reporter at DOS Mundos Bilingual Newspaper based in Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Experienced journalist contributing bilingual news coverage.

Experienced writer and editor with 15+ years in Kansas City area newspapers

Sports and news reporting focused on Kansas and university athletics

Proofreading, editing, writing, and repurposing content for websites and blogs

Multimedia reporting focused on Kansas City and regional news coverage

Experienced journalist collaborating with state senators, small business owners, school board members, hospital communications personnel, and first responders.

Suburban schools and education reporting in St. Louis area

Digital and print content with editorial experience