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Experience Arts Staff Writer, Mic | March 2016 August 2017

Editorial Fellow, Mic | January 2016 March 2016
Pitched, wrote and edited stories for Mic's arts and entertainment vertical with a mix of
essays, reviews, interviews and reported features
Planned coverage for the section ahead of important television and film releases in
addition to relevant award shows alongside senior editor
Collaborated with Mics social and SEO teams to find strong subject areas and angles to
focus section coverage

Editor, Bleacher Report | October 2015 December 2015

Edited and moderated content for Bleacher Report's website, spanning several college
and professional sports leagues
Evaluated and provided feedback to Bleacher Report writers

Communications Coordinator, D.C. United | May 2014 August 2014

Produced written materials for D.C. United games and online content such as press
releases, training notes, feature stories and game previews
Coordinated interviews with players and coaches for local and national media coverage

Skills Thorough understanding of AP Style and house copy rules, social media fluent, Search
Engine Optimization, various content management systems, WordPress, Microsoft Office,
Google Drive, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop

Organizations Television Critics Association

Society of Professional Journalists

Education Ithaca College | Ithaca, New York

Bachelor of Science: Sport Media, Cum Laude May 2015