Samantha Bell

Phoenix, AZ | (949) 606-4787

justsambell1@gmail.com

Summary

Journalist skilled in reporting, editing, photography and producing through in depth studies and training by the Cronkite School and
professional internships.

Experience

Arizona Foothills Magazine | AZ, Phoenix

Editorial Intern | 01/2024 - Present
Writing and editing for azfoothills.com and our weekly newsletters on assigned topics and fact checking materials as needed.
Article research for the January, May, and November print issues
Editorial for the January, May, and November print issues

The Arizona Republic - azcentral.com | AZ, Phoenix

Digital Production Intern | 08/2023 - 12/2023
Writing headlines, selecting photos, editing copy and producing and publishing content for azcentral.com
Optimizing for search and following the best digital practices
Deadline-driven environment
Utilization of Presto and Microsoft programs
Strong command of spelling, grammar and AP style
Basic news judgement

Arizona PBS | AZ, Phoenix

Production Trainee | 01/2023 - 04/2023
Able to operate and perform duties with the chyron, prompter, technical directing, audio, editing and cameras.
Trained to take down and set up sets for different shows.
Skilled in operating different production softwares.
Qualified to assist in the production of a live broadcast.

Skills

Editing, Documentation review, Writing Skills, AP Style, Publishing, Production Management, Production Design, Time management,
Communication skills, Computer literacy, Microsoft word, Leadership, Photography, Microsoft Office

Education

Arizona State University | Phoenix, AZ

Journalism and Mass Communications | 05/2026
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications Dean List: December 2022 (Fall), May 2023 (Spring), December
2023 (Fall)

Invited to report for Cronkite News in Washington D.C. during the fall of 2024 for the Presidential election.

Huntington Beach High School | Huntington Beach, California

06/2022
Varsity swim team (3 years)
Student council member (2 years)
Yearbook staffer (1 year), writing editor (1 year), Editor-in-Chief (2 years)