Opinions Section Positions
Resumes ID: 4070
Resumes Views: 8
Location: Katy, Texas, United States
Zip Code: 77494
Posted: 01.15.2021
Updated:
Job Type:
Job Category: Newspapers,
Objective
A recent graudate of the University of Floirda with degrees in journalism and political science, I am looking for internship opportunties but am also open to working up to full time in opinion journalism roles.
Education:
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06.22.2016 - 12.19.2020
The University of Florida
Journalism & Political Science
Work Experience:
05.14.2019 - 08.24.2020
Opinion Contributor
The Gainesville Sun |
Wrote about issues including the need for comprehensive diversity education, the problematic usage of the phrase “Chinese Coronavirus” and how UF perpetuated misinformation while targeting student protesters (UF apologized after publication).
06.22.2016 - 12.19.2020
Opinions Editor, Columnist, Contributing Photographer
The Independent Florida Alligator |
Crafted hard-hitting editorials and solicited guest columns for one of the largest student-run newspapers in the country, publishing a total of 52 opinion pieces over the course of four months. After the publication of critical columns, the University of Florida adjusted its COVID-19 testing approach to offer weekly testing and removed victim-blaming language in its timely warnings after sexual assaults. Prior to serving as opinions editor, I wrote a popular watchdog column covering student government at UF.
Skills:
Aside from writing editorials and taking front page-worthy photos, I am also skilled in live-streaming, social media management, avoidng oxford commas and making mentaiko pasta from the packaged stuff.
Occupations:
Columnist, Editor General, Editorial Writer, Intern, Photographer/Photo Editor