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Sam Molitor
2227 Payne St
Evanston, Illinois United States

Phone: (224)216-3693
Email: ssrmolitor@gmail.com
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Intern


Resumes ID: 12156
Resumes Views: 2
Location: Evanston, Illinois, United States
Zip Code:
Posted: 09.23.2026
Updated:
Job Type:
Job Category: Television, Online | New Media,
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Education:

08.20.2023 - 05.31.2027
Loyola Marymount University
Journalism, Economics minor
Bachelor’s Degree


Work Experience:

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Writer/Reporter, LMU Newsroom, University Marketing and Communications, September 2024 - Present (Seasonal)
Supervisor: John Kissel, journalist and professor
- Report and write feature stories, event recaps, and student spotlights for LMU's official news site and digital publications
- Attend campus events and conduct interviews with guests, faculty, students, and alumni to produce accurate, engaging content under editorial deadlines

-Publish university-facing articles that reflect institutional tone while maintaining journalistic clarity and voice
- Collaborate with editors and university stakeholders to ensure factual accuracy, brand alignment, and story cohesion
 

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Loyola Marymount University, March 2025 - Present
Supervisor: Elizabeth Aguilera, multimedia journalist and professor
- Conduct investigative background research for developing stories by reviewing studies, public records, and prior media
coverage, synthesizing findings into concise notes that guide reporting
- Identify subject-matter experts and practitioners to support interviews and strengthen sourcing for ongoing investigative projects
- Fact-check completed drafts, verifying data, quotes, and claims to ensure accuracy and editorial integrity prior t o
publication
- Lead research on the environmental and social fallout o f the Exide battery plant closure, organizing and analyzing large volumes of qualitative data to map community voices, historic coverage, and systemic patterns

 

Founder, LMU's Student Chapter o f the Asian American Journalists Association, Fall 2025
- Founded the LMU student chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association, establishing the organization's
constitution, mission, and digital presence
- Led initial meetings, member recruitment, and outreach efforts, building an engaged community o f students committed to diversity and representation in journalism
- Coordinated with professionals at AAJA for guidance, direction, and support to launch a sustainable, student-run chapter
 

Community Archive Intern, Evanston ASPA (Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander American), Summer 2025
- Build and organize Evanston's first Asian American community history archive using interactive digital mapping tools
- Curate and input stories, historical context, quotes, and images into individual map markers for a public-facing story map
- Contribute to the digital preservation of historically underrepresented communities i n digestible formats
 

Marketing & Creative Lead, Emily Shane Foundation, September 2024 - December 2025
- Develop and oversee EF's annual marketing calendar, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, campaign timelines, and our dedication to educational equity across LA
- Delegate and manage assignments for team members, including short-form video production, graphic design,
newsletters, PR initiatives, and event promotion
- Write, edit, and schedule original content across social media platforms, email campaigns, and other digital channels to expand reach and engagement
• Lead coordination through Slack and weekly strategy meetings, streamlining communication, project management, and accountability

 

Marketing & Operations Intern, WebScouts Cooperative, May 2026 - Present
- Conduct comprehensive social media audits and build multi-platform content strategy (Instagram, X, Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube) for clients, including cross-competitor analysis to identify high-performing content formats and gaps
- Develop Linkedin content strategies for multiple professional roles (RevOps strategists, full-stack developers) by analyzing competitor profiles, documenting content patterns, and assessing engagement trends across comparable accounts
- Complete self-directed learning modules on CRM architecture, business systems, database structures, RevOps frameworks, and the customer journey t o support client implementation work
- Performing ongoing competitor research and market analysis to inform The Web Scouts' growth marketing strategy



Total Years Experience:

2 years

Skills:

  • Reporting
  • Interviewing and Sourcing
  • Feature Writing
  • Content Creation
  • Editorial Collaboration
  • Fluent in MailChimp, Slack, Logic Pro X , Final Cut Pro X , Microsoft and Google Suites, ArcIS Story Maps, Canva
  • Qualitative Research
  • Digital Marketing
  • Data Organization
  • Adaptability and Initiative
  • Video - Recording and Editing
  • Audio - Recording and Editing

Occupations:

Intern



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