Journalist and copywriter based in Los Angeles. Currently breaking news at The Corsair.
Intro
I’m a self-motivated and dependable journalist seeking employment opportunities in Media and Entertainment. I have an AA in journalism, and I am currently pursuing my bachelor’s- recently enrolled at Loyola Marymount University.
I’ve held a variety of professional writing and editing positions in journalism, marketing, and the entertainment industry where I’ve been responsible for delivering everything from social copy to long form features.
Work Experience
Managing Editor | The Corsair News | Dec 2021 - Current
Create and oversee content strategies and their implementation. Manage a team of writers, content creators, and editors to execute a production newspaper, accompanying online content, and social media content on schedule.
News Editor | The Corsair News | Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
Identified News and breaking stories to be published online and for print. Edited copy and assisted writers to ensure content met the information needs of a small-market audience. Coordinated with social, multimedia, and photography teams to guarantee content met a high standard of quality over very short timeframes.
Marketing and Onboarding Mgr | Ziprent | Aug 2020 - Current
Generate and follow-up with leads using Yelp and Thumbtack, SEO strategies, and direct engagement. Write and market rental listings and manage a large-scale real estate syndication system. Cultivate healthy client relationships through innovative and invested problem-solving.
KCRW Intern | KCRW | March 2020-Aug 2020
Designed playlists and wrote blog posts centering around music discovery, and KCRW events. Assisted with general administrative and operational tasks.
Sales Advisor | Microsoft | Aug 2015 - Oct 2019
Drove overall sales and financial performance by preparing, analyzing, and reconciling sales and financial reports; determining trends and areas of opportunity; communicating results, and implementing improvements. Delivered one-on-one and large group training sessions to clients and business partners.