ABIGAIL CELAYA
Prescott Valley,Arizona
Summary
Led initiatives to cultivate strong relationships with sources, enhancing story development and accuracy. Oversaw comprehensive coverage of diverse topics and breaking news, ensuring timely and relevant reporting. Drove efforts to create compelling narratives from the ground up, leveraging rich sources.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Solutions Reporter
WNI News
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Analyzed local education issues, emphasizing solutions and community impact.
- Facilitated interviews with educators, administrators, and students to gather insights and feedback.
- Conducted thorough investigations and authored articles on challenges and innovations in school policies.
- Captured original photographs to enhance visual storytelling for print and digital media.
Public Relations Assistant
Lumen Strategies
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Crafted press releases and media communications to enhance client visibility.
- Developed engaging content for diverse platforms, including websites, blogs, social media accounts, and newsletters.
- Executed comprehensive research and curated media lists for press releases.
- Managed and updated a comprehensive database of industry contacts to enhance targeted campaign development.
Breaking News Reporter
The Arizona Republic
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated daily newscast production by sourcing relevant material from newspapers, radio stations, and various news outlets.
- Conducted interviews with sources to gather information for breaking news stories.
- Cultivated robust research and fact-checking skills to uphold news story accuracy.
- Conducted interviews with news subjects and verified facts for credibility.
Communication Dining Assistant
NAU Road Scholar
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated dining arrangements at hotels and restaurants for Road Scholar guests.
- Facilitated communication with hospitality teams to ensure awareness of guest allergies and food modifications.
- Facilitated reservation and ticket procurement for guests.
- Engaged with guests to gather feedback on customer service experiences with Road Scholar.
Features Writer Intern
The West Valley View
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed, researched, and wrote feature stories for publication in print and online media outlets.
- Created story outlines based on assigned topic or theme for upcoming features.
- Edited and proofread feature articles prior to submission to editors for review.
- Traveled to locations to write stories from firsthand experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Journalism
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff12.2024
Skills
- Social media coordination
- Media relations
- Media training
- Communications strategies
- Press release writing
- Reporting
Timeline
Public Relations Assistant
Lumen Strategies
05.2024 - 02.2025
Education Solutions Reporter
WNI News
04.2024 - 12.2025
Breaking News Reporter
The Arizona Republic
07.2023 - 05.2024
Features Writer Intern
The West Valley View
06.2022 - 08.2022
Communication Dining Assistant
NAU Road Scholar
02.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Journalism
Northern Arizona University