ANNA JORDAN
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Honors student specializing in writing with exceptional communication skills, substantial experience in various academic and extracurricular leadership positions, and goal-oriented attitude prioritizing flexibility and progress
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
DJ/Radio Show Host, Writer, Music Writing Intern
KXSC Radio
01.2025 - Current
- Contribute content surrounding curated music choices to be featured in the station's biweekly newsletters
- Review and cover live music events in Los Angeles for the station's blog and newsletter
- Host a weekly radio show with curated music and originally written comedic interludes
USC/ITA Program Assistant & Undergraduate Student Consultant
American Language Institute of USC
09.2023 - Current
- Process, input, and track data for the program's participants via spreadsheet and coordination with other assistants
- Correspond with student participants as well as mentor a portion of students to be attentive and communicative when interacting with their international students
- Take feedback from professors within the program to improve the performance of mentees in order to provide most effective experience for international students
- Organize program-wide events for administration and program participants to easily interact and learn more about the program
Associate Managing Editor
Daily Trojan
08.2023 - Current
- Review student-written articles in English and Spanish to ensure adherence to Daily Trojan content style and standards
- Supervise several sections and their respective staffs
- Work with the managing team to oversee the administration of the paper
- Write relevant articles in Spanish and English to contribute to the Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Opinion, Spanish, Features, News, and Magazine sections
- Formerly served as Chief Copy Editor and Arts & Entertainment Editor
Editorial intern, writer
Music Connection Magazine
07.2020 - Current
- Contribute to production with editing, writing, and data organization
- Write content for the magazine, including book reviews, live concert reviews, and album reviews
- Publish press coverage of the magazine's sponsors and relevant industry news
Orientation Leader
USC Orientation Programs
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Compile and compose information relevant to incoming students regarding ways to prepare for their first year at USC
- Correspond with incoming students and parents to expand understanding of the orientation experience and of advise both parties how best to prepare for their first year at USC
- Lead and guide groups of incoming students during orientation days through activities, Q and A sessions, tours of campus facilities, and move-in days in both the summer and spring sessions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English - Creative Writing
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California05-2027
Skills
- English (Native), Spanish (Semi-fluent speaker, fully literate), French (Semi-fluent speaker, semi-literate)
- Programming: Java, HTML, C, python, JavaScript, CSS
- Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms), Adobe Suite
PUBLICATIONS
4 poems published in Spanish and French in the Fall 2024, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 editions of USC's multilingual literary journal, Trojan Bloom
Timeline
DJ/Radio Show Host, Writer, Music Writing Intern
KXSC Radio
01.2025 - Current
Orientation Leader
USC Orientation Programs
03.2024 - 01.2025
USC/ITA Program Assistant & Undergraduate Student Consultant
American Language Institute of USC
09.2023 - Current
Associate Managing Editor
Daily Trojan
08.2023 - Current
Editorial intern, writer
Music Connection Magazine
07.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English - Creative Writing
University of Southern California