EXPERIENCE

Intern, Texas Monthly, Fall 2009
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1. Wrote web exclusives for texasmonthly.com. Observed and learned the different roles that each of the staff members of the magazine fulfill to keep it running smoothly. Transcribed audio clips for writers, as well as archives dating back to 1973, when Texas Monthly was first printed. Successfully performed intern duties such as fact-checking and researching, attended monthly editorial meetings, and pitched story ideas.

Intern, Time Out New York, Summer 2009
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1. Developed unique online content for the site and created a daily blog series called The day in music news. Provided in-the-field reporting on several breaking news stories. Assisted with a variety of day-to-day tasks that included linking, cropping photographs, uploading video, music and other supporting material to accompany blog posts. Started a new series and remained as a contributor.

Associate Editor, The Daily Texan, Spring 2009

1. Corrected stylistic errors and verified accuracy of facts before printing stories. Advised students on generating story ideas, writing techniques, maintaining relationships with sources, and more. Acted as a leader and covered assignments as a reporter as well. Established communication with different departments to expand coverage of the section.

Intern, Austin Monthly Magazine, Spring 2009

1. Contributed to the magazine’s credibility by verifying the accuracy of its facts before publishing. Trained to edit/fact-check stories and cold-call sources. Wrote blurbs for the events guide at a steady rate, and longer pieces when opportunities arose. Gained editorial freedom and exposure to the workings and deadlines of a city magazine.

Blogger, 2008-2009
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1. Created posts with sound, video or photographic elements related to the theme of the blog post. Understood the work involved in keeping up with a minimum of three posts per week.

Webmaster, Society of Professional Journalists, UT Austin Chapter, 2008-2009
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1. Designed website from scratch. Supervised and trained a group of students to do multimedia coverage of events using sound, photo and video elements. Coordinated student members to blog using CoverItLive at events hosted by the group.

Intern, KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, Fall 2008,

1. Learned how a non-profit organization operates, updated membership information using Raiser’s Edge, assisted in planning an event for 700 people and coordinated 40 volunteers while it happened.

Writer, The Daily Texan, Spring & Fall 2008

1. Wrote reviews on cultural and entertainment events for the Life & Arts section. Learned the importance of media relations and doing previous research before approaching sources. Observed deadlines.

Administrative Assistant, Texas Union, 2007-2008

1. Assisted the supervisor of the Events Co-Sponsorship Committee, a student-run group in charge of sponsoring student events. Learned to manage my time responsibly and work effectively without supervision. Strengthened my written, verbal, and organizational skills. Drafted contracts, secured travel arrangements, maintained Excel sheets, and other secretarial duties. Built friendly relationships with coworkers.