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WRITER
  • http://www.hercampus.com/author/arianna-coghill
  • https://www.theodysseyonline.com/@coghillalmymail.vcu.edu
  • https://vimeo.com/161518926
Professional Summary
Enthusiastic and personable journalism student with big dreams of becoming a reporter. She's well versed in social media management, writing under deadlines, committing to research and well versed fact checking, and conducting personable interviews. 
Skills
  • Exceptional writer
  • Sound editorial judgment
  • Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
  • Great camera presence, good public speaking skills
  • Promoting and maintaining a professional social media image and brand
  • Creative writing background
  • Blogging expert
  • Team player
  • Fast learner
  • Effective communicator
Work History
Writer08/2016 to 11/2016
Company Name – City, State
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Mostly worked in editorial pieces pertaining to Pop Culture
  • Often used Social Media platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook, to promote articles and generate shares for the site. 

Staff Writer, Social Media Promoter, Editor12/2016 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Wrote, edited and produced uplifting articles and blog posts pertaining to socially and politically relevant issues. 
  • Promoted local events occurring in the area
  • Edited other articles and blog posts

Writer 12/2016 to Current
Company Name
  • Wrote thinkpieces pertaining to several various art forms including film, television, and animation. 
Writer, Member of the Editorial 08/2016 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Wrote several editorials, working under a strict deadline. 
  • Researched and wrote 1 piece or more per week for Her Campus at VCU.
  • Promoted the HerCampus brand on several social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. 

Student Reporter08/2015 to 01/2016
Company Name – City, State
  • Served as Student Reporter in the Emmy Award winning Innovation Workshop "Inside the NanoFab", an educational production on nanotechnology and an in depth exploration of the National Institute's of Science and Technology's NanoFab
  • Served as an Actor in the 2015 Student Rights and Responsibilities video, rehashing the rights and responsibilities for Fairfax County students. 
  • Served as a Student Reporter for "Innovation Workshop: Electronic Circuits", an educational production on electrical circuits and how they effect the technology used in everyday appliances. 

Education
Bachelor in Humanities and Sciences: Broadcast and Print & Online JournalismCurrentVirginia Commonwealth University- City, State
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School Attended

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

Job Titles Held:

  • Writer
  • Staff Writer, Social Media Promoter, Editor
  • Writer, Member of the Editorial
  • Student Reporter

Degrees

  • Bachelor in Humanities and Sciences : Broadcast and Print & Online Journalism Current

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