Journalism Experience
DECEMBER 2019 – PRESENT
JANUARY 2020 – present
JANUARY 2017 –DECEMBER 2019
August JUNE 2019 – JULY 2019
AUGUST 2018 – NOVEMBER 2018
COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT
University of Houston College of Education, Houston, TX
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UH college established to improve the education and health of all
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Coordinate interviews, write articles spotlighting faculty, staff and student success
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Generate Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram social media content content for 3300+ followers
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Co-developed concept, instructions and storyboard for a video celebrating 2020 graduates using footage submitted by faculty and staff
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STAFF REPORTER
OutSmart Magazine, Houston, TX
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An organization that covers both local and international news about the LGBTQ community
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Write monthly print and online publications about Houston LGBTQ community, leaders, arts and lifestyle, reaching 26000+ audience
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Pitch story ideas and assist managing editor by proof-reading drafts of contributing writers
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WRITER/EDITOR
University of Houston Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, Houston, TX
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UH college committed to the performing and visual arts
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Interviewed sources and wrote articles highlighting faculty, alumni and student achievements
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Edited newsletters, advertisements, brochures and other marketing collateral for seven UH schools and centers
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Tracked and maintained data analytics for e-communications using iModules
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FELLOW
Newsy, Columbia, MO
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An organization dedicated to anti-partisan news
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Completed weeklong Newsy Academy bootcamp for national news production training
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Created 10+ animations to improve storytelling using Motion software
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Edited videos to emphasize unbiased news using Final Cut software
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ONLINE AND UNIVERSAL DESK INTERN
Houston Chronicle, Houston, TX
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Largest daily newspaper in Houston, Texas
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Revised 10+ articles at copy desk and contributed to breaking news
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Conducted cold calls and performed on-the-ground reporting
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Compiled relevant slideshows for articles to encourage audience engagement
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