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Aviva Bechky
10 SCOTCH MIST CT
ROCKVILLE, Maryland United States
Phone: 2027474825
Email: avivabechky@gmail.com
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10 SCOTCH MIST CT
ROCKVILLE, Maryland United States
Phone: 2027474825
Email: avivabechky@gmail.com
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Reporter, Editorial/News Intern, Newsletter Writer
Resumes ID: 8963
Resumes Views: 3
Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States
Zip Code: 20854
Posted: 07.16.2023
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LinkedIn Resume: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviva-bechky-4741971b7/
Objective
I'm a reporter and storyteller interning in the features department at The Seattle Times, currently seeking a part-time job or summer 2024 internship where I could report breaking news and dive into enterprise projects. I have experience in metro news and features writing — especially on the education, public health and arts beats — as well as in investigative reporting, news editing and social media writing. I study journalism, data science and gender & sexuality studies at Northwestern University.Education:
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09.27.2021 - 06.16.2025
Northwestern University
Journalism and Gender & Sexuality Studies
Journalism and Gender & Sexuality Studies
Work Experience:
03.23.2023 - 05.30.2023
Print Managing Editor
The Daily Northwestern |
Edited content from campus, city, arts/entertainment, sports + opinion desks 4 nights a week. Guided editorial decisions regarding anonymous sourcing, breaking news + investigative reporting.
The Daily Northwestern |
Edited content from campus, city, arts/entertainment, sports + opinion desks 4 nights a week. Guided editorial decisions regarding anonymous sourcing, breaking news + investigative reporting.
06.20.2023 - 08.25.2023
Features Intern
The Seattle Times |
Report + write 2-3 articles each week, covering equity in the arts, the outdoors, food + music. Successfully pitch stories on topics like diversity initiatives at local craft fairs + Black oral history projects. Cover some of Seattle’s biggest summer events: MLB All-Star Week, large music festivals.
The Seattle Times |
Report + write 2-3 articles each week, covering equity in the arts, the outdoors, food + music. Successfully pitch stories on topics like diversity initiatives at local craft fairs + Black oral history projects. Cover some of Seattle’s biggest summer events: MLB All-Star Week, large music festivals.
12.26.2022 - 03.22.2023
City Editor
The Daily Northwestern |
Wrote 2-4 pieces a week on D.C., national + international LGBTQ news.
The Daily Northwestern |
Wrote 2-4 pieces a week on D.C., national + international LGBTQ news.
09.12.2022 - 12.25.2022
Development and Recruitment Editor
The Daily Northwestern |
Drove traffic to University Archives by increasing Instagram + Twitter presence, boosting engagement by creating Instagram Reels. Conducted archival research + wrote 2-3 posts weekly on topics from research to student activism.
The Daily Northwestern |
Drove traffic to University Archives by increasing Instagram + Twitter presence, boosting engagement by creating Instagram Reels. Conducted archival research + wrote 2-3 posts weekly on topics from research to student activism.
06.14.2022 - 09.01.2022
Editorial Fellow
District Fray Magazine |
Oversaw + edited all coverage of the City of Evanston, including 11 different beats. Led staff of 30+ reporters. Managed story budget to produce at least 3-4 stories a night, 5 nights a week. Developed 2023 municipal election guide with profiles on 15 City Council, Board of Education candidates.
District Fray Magazine |
Oversaw + edited all coverage of the City of Evanston, including 11 different beats. Led staff of 30+ reporters. Managed story budget to produce at least 3-4 stories a night, 5 nights a week. Developed 2023 municipal election guide with profiles on 15 City Council, Board of Education candidates.
08.15.2022 - 01.02.2023
Freelance Reporter
Metro Weekly |
Recruited + trained more than 50 new staff members to create print + digital content. Edited stories for structure + content 3-4 nights a week, teaching many to write first pieces of journalism.
Metro Weekly |
Recruited + trained more than 50 new staff members to create print + digital content. Edited stories for structure + content 3-4 nights a week, teaching many to write first pieces of journalism.
11.01.2021 - 12.16.2022
Social Media Aide
Northwestern University Archives |
Pitched, reported + wrote about 2 articles weekly about D.C. arts + entertainment. Covered theatre, music, fine arts, literature, sports. Fact-checked + copy edited stories for entire monthly print magazine. Chose headlines + focus keywords for search engine optimization when uploading magazine to WordPress.
Northwestern University Archives |
Pitched, reported + wrote about 2 articles weekly about D.C. arts + entertainment. Covered theatre, music, fine arts, literature, sports. Fact-checked + copy edited stories for entire monthly print magazine. Chose headlines + focus keywords for search engine optimization when uploading magazine to WordPress.
Total Years Experience:
2 yearsSkills:
Reporting: Writing on deadline, feature writing, data analysis and visualization, copy editing, communication + active listening
Data Science Softwares: R, Quarto
Other Computer Skills: Adobe Creative Cloud (including InDesign, Audition, Premiere Pro), WordPress, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
Language: Intermediate Spanish
Occupations:
Reporter-Education, Reporter-Feature Writer, Reporter-General, Reporter-Music/Entertainment, Reporter-News-
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