Sara Molina

molinas@iu.edu
(219) 256-6889
6870 Cactus Avenue Portage, Indiana, 46368
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-molina-003621201/

EDUCATION
Indiana University, Media School- Bloomington, IN August 2020 - December 2023
GPA: 3.78/4.00
Major: Bachelors of Journalism BAJ: News Reporting and Editing concentration, Pre-Law Plan
Scholarships/Awards: Hudson and Holland 4 year Scholars Program, Hudson & Holland Guarantee,
J.K. Rose Memorial Scholarship, College of Arts + Sciences Executive Dean's List Fall and Spring 2021

INVOLVEMENT/LEADERSHIP
Civic Leaders Center – IU Bloomington August 2020 – May 2021
Student Advocate
● Organized student discussions relating to civic engagement and leadership in politics
● Networked with 80+ influential leaders in local politics through seminar classes
● Established volunteering task-force committees with Civic Leaders in the Bloomington community
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
● Promoted diversity and inclusion within the committee by recruiting diverse discussion panelists
● Organized 50+ hours of community service and involvement events to educate about diversity
● Facilitated conversations with Civic Leader members about social justice through outreach activities

EXPERIENCE
WTIU/WFIU NPR from Indiana University – IU Bloomington August 2022 - Present
News Reporting and Writing Intern
● Pitch story ideas to executive board pertaining to news in the Bloomington vicinity
● Write and edit stories for publication on WTIU’s website to spread relevant news to the public
● Work within a centralized team of 4 reporters to meet deadlines while maintaining high quality news

Black Voices Desk, Indiana Daily Student – IU Bloomington Nov. 2021 - Present
Reporter and Writer
● Uplifted minority students on campus by interviewing 20+ diverse sources about marginalized issues
● Curated weekly stories for the Indiana Daily Student Newspaper
o Page Views: 10k views, 7.6k visitors, 8.2k minutes, 20 stories published
▪ Black Voices: Department Stores are done with White Christmases - 2,433 visitors
▪ Black Voices: Representation is an ‘Encanto’: Afro-Latinos will not be erased - 1,580
visitors

J&J’s Pizza Shack – Portage, IN May 2021 – July 2021

Pizza and Sandwich Artist / Kitchen Crew
● Crafted pizzas and sandwiches 30 hours a week to create an enjoyable experience for customers
● Serviced calls using effective communication skills to keep kitchen operations running smoothly
● Cleansed kitchen nightly and organized the shop for opening the next day to help incoming staff

SKILLS/INTERESTS
Adobe Premiere Pro | Adobe Photoshop | Writing | Adaptable | Diversity | Chicago